LewisK1975 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aria-Pro-II-SB-Special-II-Rare-1980s-Japanese-Bass-Guitar/253176681544?hash=item3af2819448%3Ag%3Aqg4AAOSwNd9ZytIS Currently At £21 (2 days to go) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amir93smith Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Looks like it needs a little TLC but definitely worth a couple hundred. I assume this is before they moved to the rsb range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 It's from the same era - basically a 2xP version of the P/J RSB Deluxe II. Not sure why they used that name, though. Too bad about the missing knob - those Aria co-ax sets are twice as rare as rocking-horse poo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1506534781' post='3379422'] It's from the same era - basically a 2xP version of the P/J RSB Deluxe II. Not sure why they used that name, though. Too bad about the missing knob - those Aria co-ax sets are twice as rare as rocking-horse poo. [/quote] Hmm. These arent actually that rare IMO. I just sold one and my mate bought one earlier this year after trying mine. They are phenomenal basses though, especially for the money. Think the seller is optomistic on the prices he mentions in the listing - about £250 is the going rate for one of these in good nick. As for the pups, they arent actually P pups despite appearances. Within the cover there are two seperate jazz coils with only half the pole pieces populated. Not sure why they did that but you cant argue with the resultant sounds these things can make. Very well balanced and comfortable to play. Lightweight to at 3.95kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 [quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1506580467' post='3379621'] Hmm. These arent actually that rare IMO. I just sold one and my mate bought one earlier this year after trying mine. They are phenomenal basses though, especially for the money. Think the seller is optomistic on the prices he mentions in the listing - about £250 is the going rate for one of these in good nick. As for the pups, they arent actually P pups despite appearances. Within the cover there are two seperate jazz coils with only half the pole pieces populated. Not sure why they did that but you cant argue with the resultant sounds these things can make. Very well balanced and comfortable to play. Lightweight to at 3.95kg. [/quote] True - should've said "P-ish"! I have an RSB Deluxe II (the P/J-ish variant!) and it's ridiculously versatile for a passive bass. I'd assume the exposed coils are simply for aesthetic reasons, the pup's specified pretty much the same as the MB-II, as far as I know. Interesting (and a little bit annoying!) that he's trying to conflate this bass with Cliff Burton's SB Elite Black & Gold. Entirely different instruments and at opposite ends of the range at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1506601397' post='3379847'] True - should've said "P-ish"! I have an RSB Deluxe II (the P/J-ish variant!) and it's ridiculously versatile for a passive bass. I'd assume the exposed coils are simply for aesthetic reasons, the pup's specified pretty much the same as the MB-II, as far as I know. Interesting (and a little bit annoying!) that he's trying to conflate this bass with Cliff Burton's SB Elite Black & Gold. Entirely different instruments and at opposite ends of the range at the time. [/quote] Indeed. Mind you, although you can pick these up for £200-£300 (I sold mine recently for £250 including the OHSC) in reality, if you paid £600 for one you would still be dead impressed with it. IMHO these knock spots of anything esle you can pickup used for ~£600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 "[color=#000000][font=-webkit-standard][size=1]I'm not going to lie and say it's flawless"[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=-webkit-standard][size=1]He's got that one right anyway. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=-webkit-standard][size=1]Lovely bass tho, for not a lot of money at the mo. I do like that headstock shape. [/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 [quote name='W1_Pro' timestamp='1506667890' post='3380219'] "[color=#000000][font=-webkit-standard][size=1]I'm not going to lie and say it's flawless"[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=-webkit-standard][size=1]He's got that one right anyway. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=-webkit-standard][size=1]Lovely bass tho, for not a lot of money at the mo. I do like that headstock shape. [/size][/font][/color] [/quote] [size=8]can you speak up please! [size=8] [/size][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I have no idea why the font appeared so small.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Sold for £156 (+£25 post) which is not at all bad, given that it looks pretty decent apart from the missing/damaged bits. Anyone on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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