loon Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 ive been looking at an aria sb 1000 on ebay being sold by CHUYA ONLINE. its brand new and only £865. will have to pay a for it to be delivered from japan but overall it will still be cheap. the cheapest ive seen one in this country is £1900. does anyone know of a reason why its only £865. Quote
r16ktx Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 If it seems too good to be true then it probably is... Quote
RhysP Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 There's been a vintage SB1000 on sale on Cardiff Gumtree for £895.00 for a week or so: https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/aria-pro-ii-sb-1000-bass-guitar-vintage-stunning/1142706176 Quote
neilp Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) You could have my mint 1979/80 SB1000 for £895!! Actually, thinking about it, no. you couldn't. Not for twice that... Edited November 23, 2015 by neilp Quote
garyod7 Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Usually the 1980-84 models go for 700-900 range depending on the usual stuff - I think you've seen the reissue model on ebay which has been on for absolutely ages! About 2 years ago the reissue was also about 800 or so from one shop (forget which) so I've always looked at that one on ebay being crazily priced. I had a 1984 which I sold, I believe, to clarky who goes on here, should never have sold it I still regret it!! Quote
neilp Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 They're great instruments, and have a character of their own. They may sell for 700-900, but you wouldn't get me to part with mine for that. It's like the Wal, it's part of me. Just love everything about it. Quote
FlatEric Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 I would wait until a good one comes up in the UK - a classic 70's/80's. As well as the shipping, there will be other charges, that soon rack up. There are still good ones up for sale, on a fairly regular basis. Quote
TheGreek Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 I knew I'd seen one somewhere.. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/aria-pro-ii-sb-1000-bass-guitar-vintage-stunning/1143300184 Quote
synthaside Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Just a word of warning Loon ... i'd call these medium scale basses ;-) its not ACTUALLY 32 scale but i'm sure its definitely a slight instrument then again i am a Giant . TRY Before you buy ;-) Quote
neilp Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Where did you get that idea? 34" scale just like the majority of instruments Quote
synthaside Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) I said its NOT " actually 32 scale " ... but to me it feels like more slight instrument .. than say a fender type bass . My bad ' lazy / rushed wording while sneaking post's in at work without spelling and grammar checks . Dont get me wrong i love my SB even if it the poor man's version but to 6'5 of me it can feel a bit small compared to my Jazz , Tele bass or T bird Edited November 24, 2015 by synthaside Quote
neilp Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Ah, ok, I misunderstood! Granted, the body is a wee bit smaller than most and the headstock's quite short. It's certainly daintier than the Wal, but feels chunkier than the Cort, so I view it in those terms - middling! Quote
pineweasel Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 [quote name='synthaside' timestamp='1448377863' post='2914890'] I said its NOT " actually 32 scale " ... but to me it feels like more slight instrument .. than say a fender type bass [/quote] The string spacing is quite a bit tighter than a Fender, isn't it? Quote
EssentialTension Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 [quote name='loon' timestamp='1448303150' post='2914310'] ive been looking at an aria sb 1000 on ebay being sold by CHUYA ONLINE. its brand new and only £865. will have to pay a for it to be delivered from japan but overall it will still be cheap. the cheapest ive seen one in this country is £1900. does anyone know of a reason why its only £865. [/quote] You'll also have to pay tax and duty on the price of the bass and the shipping costs. That can be approximately 25%. Therefore, you will likely finish paying around £1200-£1250 in total It's really not good value. And if you were to try to return it you will only recoup the £865. Quote
neilp Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 [quote name='pineweasel' timestamp='1448406099' post='2915262'] The string spacing is quite a bit tighter than a Fender, isn't it? [/quote] Yes,probably less so at the nut end, but at the bridge it's very noticeable. Needs a more precise approach to right hand technique, but it does make the bass easier to play fast passages on than a Fender. If you like it, it's great. If you don't, it's probably horrible. Part of what gives the SB1000 its character. I love it, but I know at least a couple of really good players who just can't get on with it, so try before you buy is good advice. Try the one you're going to buy is even better advice! I wouldn't buy a bass I haven't played. Well, unless I could afford a new Wal................ Quote
Bassassin Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 The SB1000 reissues have generic hardware that's quite different to that used the Matsumoku originals - I wouldn't be surprised if they had more conventional string spacing as well. If I was after an SB1000, it would have to be a "real" one! Jon. Quote
Rich Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1448303697' post='2914315'] There's been a vintage SB1000 on sale on Cardiff Gumtree for £895.00 for a week or so: [url="https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/aria-pro-ii-sb-1000-bass-guitar-vintage-stunning/1142706176"]https://www.gumtree....ning/1142706176[/url] [/quote] That is gorgeous. If you're going to spend big wedge on an SB1000, I'd take this (or one like it) over a new one any day. Quote
Bassassin Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1448447772' post='2915443'] That is gorgeous. If you're going to spend big wedge on an SB1000, I'd take this (or one like it) over a new one any day. [/quote] Lovely, looks in great condition. Very early one too, with bat-wing headstock & "The Aria Pro" branding. J. Quote
pnefc42 Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I have a black 84 SB1000 & an oak SB700 from the same year. Both great basses!! (Mind you I have been playing in an 80's tribute band for the last 3 1/2 years so they have earned their keep!) Quote
Doctor J Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 [quote name='pineweasel' timestamp='1448406099' post='2915262'] The string spacing is quite a bit tighter than a Fender, isn't it? [/quote] There are two different spacings on the old models. The ones with dots only have very narrow string spacing. The bridge spacing is about as wide as the nut. I believe these were intended for the domestic Japanese market. The ones with ovals and eyes were export models and had spacing closer to Fender, but not quite as wide still. They've very playable all the same. Quote
leschirons Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Here's one for sale over here. Under half the price. I don't know much about these so I'm assuming it is what he says. You'd know more than me. Have attached his pics and if you want me to find out if it's still available, let me know. Insured postage to UK would probably be about 45€ Forgot the link so here it is. [url="https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=1133737"]https://www.zikinf.c...annonce=1133737[/url] Works out at about £390 at today's rate. Edited November 25, 2015 by leschirons Quote
Doctor J Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Ah yes, another thng about old SBs... it can be a challenge to find one with both coils of the original MB pickups in working condition, you'll find lots of replacements like that one or ones where it all goes silent when switched to series Quote
leschirons Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Ha, just realised it's got a Noll pre in it and a Crell P/up. Maybe not what you're looking for as he doesn't have the original parts. Sorry. Quote
leschirons Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 [quote name='Doctor J' timestamp='1448483253' post='2915855'] Ah yes, another thng about old SBs... it can be a challenge to find one with both coils of the original MB pickups in working condition, you'll find lots of replacements like that one or ones where it all goes silent when switched to series [/quote] Yes, I guess it all depends what is most important to the buyer, The feel and playability or retaining the original sound. Mind you, there are a couple more around the 900€ mark so still cheaper. Quote
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