Clarky72 Posted May 9, 2010 Posted May 9, 2010 (edited) One well-loved bass for sale... Having a bit of a clear out to make (wallet) room for my new Harley, so I'm begrudgingly passing on a few of my treasures. Its a 1984 Matsumoku Aria Pro II SB Elite-II in beautiful translucent black. Its a bit of a rarity as they mostly came in padouk red or oak. • 2 MB II Double coil pickups • 5-ply maple/walnut transmit neck • 24 fret, rosewood board • Slimmer neck than the SB-1000 • Vol, tone, pu selector, 2 coil taps There's a small bit of wear on the edge near the strap button that I've marked on one of the pics, but that's it. Great condition, all original, plays beautifully. Comes with suitable retro burgundy leatherette gig bag. That's a gem in itself, actually all my band laugh at it, but I love the kitsch-retro look of it! £650 would persuade me to give it up, I'm not looking for trades on this one. Metallica fans should love this. I do. Edited December 20, 2010 by Clarky72
Clarky72 Posted May 9, 2010 Author Posted May 9, 2010 Actually scrap the 'no trades' bit. Anyone willing to do a straight swap for a Harley Dyna is more than welcome to message me!
Dogame Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 Beautiful bass. With that "eye-inlay" this one screams "play me headbanger"! Similar to the one that Burton from Metallica had, I think.
Clarky72 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Posted May 13, 2010 I'll leave it here for the week then I think it's off to the dreaded bay to see if someone wants to give it a home over there...
Mr.T Posted May 13, 2010 Posted May 13, 2010 [quote name='Clarky72' post='832580' date='May 9 2010, 09:21 PM']Actually scrap the 'no trades' bit. Anyone willing to do a straight swap for a Harley Dyna is more than welcome to message me! [/quote] I'll take it as a part/ex on my Dyna Custom.
Clarky72 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Posted May 13, 2010 [quote name='Mr.T' post='835950' date='May 13 2010, 10:08 AM']I'll take it as a part/ex on my Dyna Custom.[/quote] yeah?
Mr.T Posted May 13, 2010 Posted May 13, 2010 [quote name='Clarky72' post='835952' date='May 13 2010, 10:12 AM']yeah? [/quote] Seriously, I will be selling my Dyna. PM me and I'll send you some pics.
cocco Posted May 13, 2010 Posted May 13, 2010 I have one of these in pearly White/ivory, atleast I think it's an elite. mine has a different control config though. I have stacked pots. Awesome bass. Easily the best neck I've ever played.
Clarky72 Posted June 1, 2010 Author Posted June 1, 2010 [quote name='cocco' post='853265' date='Jun 1 2010, 09:01 AM']I thought Burton played a black and gold?[/quote] Yeah he did, and more!
MB1 Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 [quote name='cocco' post='853265' date='Jun 1 2010, 09:01 AM']I thought Burton played a black and gold?[/quote] MB1. ...Richard or Tim?
Dogame Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='MB1' post='853426' date='Jun 1 2010, 12:21 PM']MB1. ...Richard or Tim?[/quote] That nearly killed me. When I said "similar" I was refering to the looks and the brand, not the model. Obviously Cliff played a 1980's SB1000 (active, one pickup) in Cardinal Black and used the passive model of one pickup as a backup. But it looks dark-stained, something not so usual on Aria's after 1982, 'cause they used clear red, white and greyish blue at that time, and this looks darker like the top of the line models (SB1000 and SB900) but it is passive. Perhaps a transitional model.
cocco Posted December 20, 2010 Posted December 20, 2010 Whoever bought this is gonna be happy! SBs are amazing
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