Paul S Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) Surplus to requirements. Aria Pro II LEB Laser Electric 'Classic' bass, in black. Matsumoku built in 1985, the 'Classic' model has an 18v active eq, which works like the Thunder 1A eq in that, from a centre indent, it will boost treble one way, boost bass t'other, powered by 2 PP9s. A sort of P/J arrangement of pickups with a central P style split humbucker and bridge Jazz type. 3 position toggle selects the pups. Another toggle gives active/ passive, whereby the active boost/cut becomes a passive tone control. Weighs in at just under 9lbs and is, according to my ruler, 39mm at the nut. 22 frets. Minus side. A bit scruffy here and there but generally ok for a 29 yr old. If it were stripped of hardware and given a good polish it would come up really nicely. Except for two big scratches on the body I have tried to show. Pickup mounting screws - out of the original 6 only 3 remain, plus one wrong one that barely does the job. I mean, they aren't going to fall out, but they aren't held in place as they should be The volume of the bridge pickup is low and when selecting the middle position it is even lower. No idea why but, as I always just use the P pickup, I haven't bothered to investigate. Plus side. A nicely built instrument that, even with just the middle pickup, has a decent range of tones. Sounds huge just rolled off the indent position to give a slight bass boost. Also sounds good passive, though. Neck is gorgeous, as you would expect from a Matsumoku of this vintage. The bridge is really good, a high mass job that is inset into a routed pocket. I have gigged with it and would continue to do so unhesitatingly other than I have too many basses and this one drew the short straw. Currently strung with decent flats. In view of the issues with it, none of which are major, I am asking a very realistic £125 collected from SS7 1LD or £145 posted. Or meet half way or I can deliver a reasonable distance from here for fuel. Bank Transfer, PayPal gift or cash if collected/meet up. Any questions, please ask. [attachment=167881:P1000820(1).JPG][attachment=167878:P1000821(1).JPG][attachment=167879:P1000822(1).JPG][attachment=167880:P1000823(1).JPG][attachment=167882:P1000824(1).JPG][attachment=167883:P1000825(1).JPG][attachment=167884:P1000826(1).JPG][attachment=167885:P1000827(1).JPG] Edited September 15, 2014 by Paul S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Looks like a mega bargain! Deal with Paul with confidence chaps, he's a gent. This doesn't look that "scruffy" to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Thank you Bryan! And, no, it isn't as scruffy as that 'scruffier than a scruffy thing that got scruffy' old thing I sold you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]And a bump! [/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Bump for a bargainaceous active Aria Pro II Matsumoku monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurcatovium Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 This looks like my first proper bass. Very good price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfinger Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I had this model in a red stain as my first proper bass. A truly excellent instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoirBass Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Ha, I had the passive version as my first bass. Yours is in much better condition than mine though. These are great starter instruments - good necks, great tone! GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Thank you for the bumps, gentlemen Possibly the best value in the basses for sale at the moment?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Have a free bump for a great bass. These are such great basses - passive and active versions, I have both. This is a give away price. I know it's not a P or J or any of the fashionable basses but as an instrument/tool, you just can't go wrong. Gigged mine both indoors and outdoor events - Big Sound. If somone is looking for a great player, even to use as a back up You Cannot Go Wrong with this. Good luck with the sale - I'm off to play my black one now, which is about 6 foot away from me! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Gosh, FE, you are making me rethink now! On hold while I make some decisions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Alright Paul? I think this may have been mine at one point, if not had exactly the same model. HUUUUGE P bass sound and very comfy to play. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hi John - I am fine, my good fellow - yourself? I can't remember where this one came from, other than I bought it on eBay about a year ago. Going to put his on hold for now, use it this week at rehearsals to see if I can re-kindle the love, and allow it to drift down the list for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Used it again, still has to go, really. So bump for a 'get yourself a great bass for little money' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 and a bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 To the top for a bargain bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Would someone else please buy this, sharpish? Ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 I am headed down to Cornwall in a month's time, so could pop it down for you on the way..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) [quote name='oldslapper' timestamp='1407661161' post='2522614'] Alright Paul? I think this may have been mine at one point, if not had exactly the same model. HUUUUGE P bass sound and very comfy to play. John [/quote] John - I had it - still got it. . . . . . I just don't get it!! LOL These are really great basses! If this was a naff Ric copy etc, at twice the price - it would have gone in a flash. This is function - John, you know how loud and powerful these are - does anyone want a damn good bass for very little money? That's me done. Edited August 21, 2014 by FlatEric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Crikey - there's a bump and a half! And from such a connoisseur, too! Thank you FE! Edit - away from my pc over the weekend. You know, just in case. Edited August 22, 2014 by Paul S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Back home bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 A 'why is this still here' bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Still here Would consider trading for a Strat or Tele of some description - Squier or similar. Edited August 31, 2014 by Paul S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 And to the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Decent quality bass for next to nothing type bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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