Aria Pro II Argent Series Basses. Any ideas?

[Shepster8316]

I've just acquired an outrageously cheap Argent Series Aria Pro II bass, but have no idea about them and the tinterweb seems bare of info. I've had TSBs, CATs, Lasers etc over the years, but have no idea about these smaller bodied basses. It's obviously not old, but the paintwork has faded quite a lot as the truss rod cover showed when removed, so it's not exactly recent either.............. and yes, it really is supposed to be that colour :-)

[bartelby]

I have no idea about them, but that is one nice looking bass!

[scrumpymike]

What's the scale length?

[Shepster8316]

It's a 34"

[Bassassin]

I'd guess it's early 90s from the styling, which puts it outside of the 80s Matsumoku era of your TSBs & Lasers, and 99.9% likely Korean-made.

Post - MIJ Arias have never had the same kudos as they did in their heyday, but have remained consistently good quality - and there are some proper bargains out there. I quite like the green.

Jon.

[Grahambythesea]

As Kermit's little cousin Robin would say, it's not easy being green! Looks like Aria were trying to appeal to fans of Steve Vai Ibanezs with that pointy headstock. Mind the eyes of your band members....