Praise for the Aria SB upper register

[Fionn]

In regard to the early Matsumoku-made Aria Pro II SB basses, it must be said ... The neck above the 12th fret with its even profile, the 12” fretboard radius, the beautifully sculpted transition from neck to body (neck-through-body design), and that deep-cut bottom horn makes for a highly accessible, super-fast, and easily playable upper register. The nicest I’ve ever played, truth be told. The fact that there are 24 frets is an incredible bonus.

Playing basses like these makes me want to hang above the 12th more, getting in-about the high zone like I’m guided there, so inviting are these basses in this regard.

Subjective, I know, but for me this is the greatest upper register in all Bassdom 🏆

 

Edited January 1, 2019 by Fionn

[pnefc42]

Great basses! I have 80s era SB1000 & SB700 basses, both extremely playable!! 😀

[totorbass]

Sounds like "Orion bass solo" to me. I think Cliff was playing his Aria then?