1980 Aria Pro II SB-700 Vintage Neck Through Bass Natural, Japan Matsumoku
$1,699.99
$1,699.99
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Up for sale, a 1980 Aria Pro II SB-700 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Produced at the Matsumoku factory in Japan, this bass features maple neck through construction with Canadian ash body wings, an MB-II humbucker, and a gloss Natural finish. The SB series has been played by a pedigree of legendary bassists including Cliff Burton, John Taylor, Rudy Sarzo, Jack Bruce, and Marcus Miller.
The smoothly sculpted neck-through body construction offers superb sustain as well as unbeatable access to the upper frets. The MB-II humbucker is punchy and potent, with plenty of midrange growl and a beefy, bold low end. The Dual Sound mini-toggle yields thump and roundness in one position and a more focused edge in the other, cutting through a mix very effectively. This SB-700 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-105 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple/walnut (seven-ply)
-Shape: Substantial C, measuring .870” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 24-fret, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1 3/4”, brass
-Tuners: Aria Pro II-branded
-Serialization: 0-prefix inked serial translated to 1980
Body Specs:
-Wood: Canadian ash
-Pickups: MB-II humbucker x1
-Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to ‘80
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Dual Sound two-way mini-toggle
-Hardware: Solid brass toploader bridge, ridged knobs
The gloss Natural finish highlights the tight, uniform grain in the Canadian ash body, with some minor dings along the lower bout perimeter and on the back. The gloss on the neck profile is nigh flawless.
A gigbag is included.
The smoothly sculpted neck-through body construction offers superb sustain as well as unbeatable access to the upper frets. The MB-II humbucker is punchy and potent, with plenty of midrange growl and a beefy, bold low end. The Dual Sound mini-toggle yields thump and roundness in one position and a more focused edge in the other, cutting through a mix very effectively. This SB-700 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-105 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple/walnut (seven-ply)
-Shape: Substantial C, measuring .870” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 24-fret, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1 3/4”, brass
-Tuners: Aria Pro II-branded
-Serialization: 0-prefix inked serial translated to 1980
Body Specs:
-Wood: Canadian ash
-Pickups: MB-II humbucker x1
-Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to ‘80
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Dual Sound two-way mini-toggle
-Hardware: Solid brass toploader bridge, ridged knobs
The gloss Natural finish highlights the tight, uniform grain in the Canadian ash body, with some minor dings along the lower bout perimeter and on the back. The gloss on the neck profile is nigh flawless.
A gigbag is included.
