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Aria Pro II SB900, made in 1981 at Matsumoku, Japan.

The SB900 (alongside the active, single-pickup SB1000) was at the top-end of Aria’s classic Matsumoku SB’s.

Passive, with twin MB-II pickups. Each pickup has its own stacked volume/tone pot, and a phase switch which shifts its pickup from "parallel" to "in-series" mode. There is also a 3-way pickup selector switch, so the tonal range is very broad. It's a highly versatile bass. The body is made from Canadian ash, the neck is quarter-sawn maple & walnut, and the fingerboard is rosewood. Brass nut and bridge. 

This is an unmodified lined fretless, as produced at the Matsumoku factory. Quality is written all over this bass. It’s a true player’s instrument, and an absolute joy to play, set up nice and low, with that classic fretless ‘mwah’ on tap. The tonal scope is exceptional for a passive bass. It goes from fat and smooth, to thick and punchy, to fine and bright, keeping its beautifully resonant character throughout. It really gets into the burp-zone on the bridge pickup too. Mojo by the ton.

She's a beauty, and in superb condition for her vintage. Structurally perfect, with only some very minor cosmetic/ surface marks. The fingerboard is flawless, with no buzzes nor dead spots. The neck is straight and the truss-rod does exactly what it should. No issues whatsoever. The bass is all-original with the exception of one of the phase switches (replaced with a like-for-like part). It’s currently strung with a newish set of Fender 9050CL flatwounds. A good hardcase is included in the sale.

The bass is in Fife, Scotland. I’m willing to meet within a reasonable distance, or I can courier at the buyers expense, no problem. I’ve posted a fair few basses, and know the importance of bomb-proof packaging.

I’m currently selling a matching fretted SB1000 (also 1981) on this forum. I’d do a deal if they were being bought as a pair.

Trade options: 4-string Active Fretless Warwicks.

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