Up for sale, a 2019 Aristides 020 in like-new condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Mono padded case and case candy. Based in Haarlem in the Netherlands, Aristides produces some of the most forward-thinking guitars in the business, a wood-free instrument crafted using a proprietary construction method, developed over years of R&D, comprising a rigid exoskeleton with a resonant core. The instrument is crafted from carefully molded layers of topcoat, glass fiber, and carbon, filled with a custom-made material called Arium, designed to provide resonance, stability, and a lightweight form factor. This particular Aristides 020 features a pair of Lundgren Black Heaven humbuckers and a Silver Sparkle Burst finish.
The proprietary construction results in a notably resonant acoustic response, providing an ideal platform for the pickup pair. The Lundgren Black Heaven humbuckers combine the power, aggression, and tightness of their classic M6 design with a more refined, organic character for increased tonal versatility, yielding focused sounds at the bridge and warm articulation from the Alnico magnet neck position humbucker. Additional features include a push/pull global Coil Tap and two-way toggle that engages the bridge pickup for maximal power. This Aristides 020 weighs 7lbs 12oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 12-53 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Material: Molded (continuous one-piece with body) fiber/carbon and Arium
-Shape: Slender D, measuring .795” 1st fret, .875” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Richlite, compound 12”-16” radius, Luminlay side dots
-Frets: Jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), Graph Tech
-Tuners: Hipshot open-gear locking
Body Specs:
-Material: Molded fiber/carbon and Arium
-Pickups: Lundgren Black Heaven humbucker x2
-Controls: Volume (push/pull Global Coil Tap), Tone, Three-way pickup selector, Two-way Bridge pickup on/off
-Hardware: Hipshot wraparound Tune-o-matic bridge, dome-top knurled knobs
The gloss Silver Sparkle Burst finish has barely a mark on it. The smooth satin finish on the neck profile is similarly flawless.
The Mono M80 padded gigbag is included, along with the case candy.