NOBD

[neilp]

I've owned my 1980 Aria SB1000 since 1986 ish, and I've always had half an eye open for a fretless twin for it, with absolutely no joy - until last week, up it pops on flea bay. Same wood, similar condition (not quite as good as the fretted one, but very good), plays great. It had to be done......

[ezbass]

Quality post, quality result for you patience. May the three of you be very happy.

[dudewheresmybass]

A fine pair of bat wings you have there sir! 😉🤘

Edited December 18, 2019 by dudewheresmybass

[neilp]

The fretless needs the nut cutting down a bit, but sounds great, plenty of mwah. Wondering whether I need the Wal now....

Seriously, I'm chuffed to bits. Always wanted one of these, GAS killed for good now.

[neilp]

Does anyone know how to decode early SB serial numbers?

[Deedee]

On 18/12/2019 at 11:54, neilp said:

Does anyone know how to decode early SB serial numbers?

Only that the first digit indicates the year. Some info here:

http://www.matsumoku.org/models/models.html

[neilp]

Thanks, yes, I knew that, and they're both 1980, which is nice. I was just wondering if there is any finer detail to be had. Not the end of the world, I'm a player not a collector. The fretless will be getting a good setup and then be out on a stage in the South East very soon!

[Deedee]

Ah ok. There’s a lot of information on Talkbass on Aria SB basses but it may take some trawling through.

Congratulations though. A lovely pair!

[stewblack]

Superb instruments. Congrats, patience rewarded - nice one!