barrycreed Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Hi all. I have trawled the net looking for pics, but can't for the life of me remember the Aria bass I had around 20 years ago. I wasn't really a "bass player" at the time, more a side gig I had so bought a semi decent bass and sold it not too long after the band finished up. I should have kept it. It was a 5 string Aria Pro II, active, similar in shape but not exactly the same as the SB100 / SN900. Fairly sure it was a screw on neck, had a similar headstock as the SB100, and was a natural finish. I think it had 2 pickups, but can't remember to be honest, as I used to just plug in, turn everything to 10 and play. I wouldn't have been very knowledgeable at the time about the ins and outs of gear. It wasn't expensive. I bought it used at the time, but it was a solid enough bass. Anyone know what I am on about and could identify the model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 SB405? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 The bolt-neck from the '00s SB range was an SB40, & according to this 2005 catalogue there was a 5-string, (SB40/5, not pictured) so maybe that. https://www.dropbox.com/s/bkvqj9fh5qgcjs4/2005 Aria Catalog.pdf?dl=0 (Page 15) Can only find a couple of pics of any model of this bass online, obviously not too common! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycreed Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 On 14/04/2023 at 17:07, AndyTravis said: SB405? I think that might have been it, but again, can't remember it being neck through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycreed Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 @Bassassin some lovely guitars in that catalogue too. I think it may have been the SB405, but my memory is still foggy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycreed Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) I found a picture of it finally. Like a fool, I sold it. Edited May 17, 2023 by barrycreed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Good to see some pics, it's definitely part of the early '00s SB range although not one I could find info on. Might be an idea to ask on the Aria Pro SB Basses FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/196371477217872 Mostly they cover the classic 80s Aria basses but occasionally the more recent ones come up, and there are some very knowledgeable folk on there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycreed Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 @Bassassin thanks, I will have a look over there and ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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