oldslapper Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Made in Japan Aria Pro II Laser Electric Classic, 4-string, 34" (860mm) scale length, 40mm nut width, 18mm pitch. Alder body, with three-piece, bolt-on maple neck, and rosewood touchboard, with graphite nut. MB-III (P-style) and MB-JI (J-style) pickups, with volume control, tone control, three position selector switch, and phase reverse mini toggle switch. Diecast, chromed bridge and mini, enclosed tuners. Bought this very recently from the man who knows his Japanese guitars Mr noelk27. The pickups and 18v Pre amp are very lively and has a huge output with a wide tonal pallet. So, why sell? It's the position of the upper horn strap button in relation to the neck that makes the bass uncomfortable for me. I prefer the strap button to be over the 11/12th fret and this hangs behind the 13th. Silly though it may sound, but it's the reason why I can't get on with Spector basses. I love the sound, but the end of the neck is a little long. I've played this every day, at home, since getting it but it's in great condition, except for a nick on the edge of the bottom of the guitar. The P bass pup on this Laser is the most aggressive I've played, if I was happy to ruin a this classic bass I'd rip the pups and Pre out of it and put them in my Ibby. It has an ungigged set of bass boomers on. [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/my%20shed/IMAG0522.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/my%20shed/IMAG0524.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/my%20shed/IMAG0525.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/my%20shed/IMAG0530.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af124/basscoach/my%20shed/IMAG0531.jpg[/IMG] £190 posted please. Or happy to meet up within 1 hours drive from North Dorset for the same. John Edited February 27, 2012 by oldslapper
Paul S Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 My default question - are you able to weigh this, please? It is a lovely looking bass!
noelk27 Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 Like so many of the mid range Aria basses of the time, these Laser Classic and Heritage models certainly punch above their weight. Other than what's been mentioned above, this one has had one of the battery clips replaced, but is otherwise all original. Pity the balance doesn't suit you, Slapper.
oldslapper Posted February 2, 2012 Author Posted February 2, 2012 [quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1328178489' post='1522983'] Like so many of the mid range Aria basses of the time, these Laser Classic and Heritage models certainly punch above their weight. Other than what's been mentioned above, this one has had one of the battery clips replaced, but is otherwise all original. Pity the balance doesn't suit you, Slapper. [/quote] I know Noel. I've tried 3 spectors, love their sound too, but that 1st fret seems so far away....bizarre given that I'm 6'4" and have long arms. I thought I'd give a longer neck one more try. Like I said, the pups and Pre amp are monsters...I'd half thought of keeping it for a punk/pop gig I play over the summer festival season, as the P tone is huge. But you gotta be comfy... Paul, I'll give her a bathroom scales weigh-in later. John
doctor_of_the_bass Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Would be nice to add another to my current arsenal of 10 Aria basses! Very impressive bass that!
oldslapper Posted February 3, 2012 Author Posted February 3, 2012 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' timestamp='1328230003' post='1524300'] Would be nice to add another to my current arsenal of 10 Aria basses! Very impressive bass that! [/quote] 11 would be so much more rock'n'roll than 10 ;-)
FlatEric Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 I'm supposed to be selling basses off but. . . . . . I have been staring at this too long. My passive ones are great, never tried the active - now is the time. I'll have it, if it's not gone. Cheers.
oldslapper Posted February 3, 2012 Author Posted February 3, 2012 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1328256863' post='1524372'] I'm supposed to be selling basses off but. . . . . . I have been staring at this too long. My passive ones are great, never tried the active - now is the time. I'll have it, if it's not gone. Cheers. [/quote] Replied to PM
oldslapper Posted February 5, 2012 Author Posted February 5, 2012 Oh sorry Paul, I did chuck it on the bathroom scales and the led screen was broken! So I'm still none the wiser, sorry. I think this has sold anyhoo, just trying to work out logistics. I'll update thread when things are clearer. John
Paul S Posted February 5, 2012 Posted February 5, 2012 Good job too - if it had been lightweight it would have been too tempting. Better I don't know.
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