This is an FL-10 S or an FL-20 model. These were made 1995-99.
Aria Pro Ii Models
Since it has the rosewood fretboard it may be a FL-20. When I first saw it in person I thought it was very nice. The guitar has some nice aging. The pickgard has a aged look. A few small dings. In setting it up the thrill wore off. There was a rattle when I shook it which was a screw off the switch in the cavity.
[Gear] NGD - Also, how to date an Aria guitar? In any case, I gathered some info on various Aria Pro II (Korea) guitars, their serial numbers and their.
Also a guitar pick in there rattling around! Seriously, there was a tortoise shell triangular pick in the switch cavity. The switch seemed to have short as it was cutting out in the bridge position but some De-oxit cured it. Someone has replaced one of the pickup screws with a bridge screw which of course does not allow the pickup height to be adjusted and stripped the threads so found a screw and replaced it. The big problem with this guitar was the neck pocket. I'm thinking 'What a piece of sh.t!' I had to put some shims around the sides and drill out the holes so I could adjust it.
The string alignment was way off and just wouldn't respond to usual methods. 3com support. I did get it corrected. Also needed a shim so that action could be lowered. This all took me a couple hours to get right. Now it is good and plays well. Looks a whole lot like my first guitar, except mine had a humbucker and a splitter switch instead of a second tone.
How are the frets? The frets on mine were severely dented after about two years.
I played the guitar probably six hours a day or more at the time, since I was still in high school. Anyway, HNGD! As for info on the guitar, mine has a similar serial number (would have to check) and was bought in late '95/early' 96 when I got my first electric.
I never knew about what the wood was or anything, so I can't help you there. Kaydmon wrote: Looks a whole lot like my first guitar, except mine had a humbucker and a splitter switch instead of a second tone. How are the frets? The frets on mine were severely dented after about two years.
I played the guitar probably six hours a day or more at the time, since I was still in high school. Anyway, HNGD! As for info on the guitar, mine has a similar serial number (would have to check) and was bought in late '95/early' 96 when I got my first electric.
I never knew about what the wood was or anything, so I can't help you there. Frets are in good shape. Doesn't look like it got played much. No dead frets on the neck (Yes!). Neck is straight.
I'm feeling good about this guitar now. It has some quality parts on it. I was thinking at first, 'Oh man, I'm going to sell this guitar.' , but now it's a keeper. Kaydmon wrote: Looks a whole lot like my first guitar, except mine had a humbucker and a splitter switch instead of a second tone. How are the frets? The frets on mine were severely dented after about two years.
I played the guitar probably six hours a day or more at the time, since I was still in high school. Anyway, HNGD! As for info on the guitar, mine has a similar serial number (would have to check) and was bought in late '95/early' 96 when I got my first electric.
I never knew about what the wood was or anything, so I can't help you there. Kayd, Any idea what these guitars cost new back in the 90s? AlamoJoe wrote: The more I hang out here, the more frustrated I get thinking about how I turned down deal after deal on all these 'Off Brand' Asian guitars back in the '60's, and '70's, and '80's, and '90's. All you guys talking about how great they play and sound after some setup time, some electrics work. I'm not sure what hurts more, the hamstring I pulled kicking myself in the ass, or my ass from kicking it.
This one above in the pics is for sale for $80 including a hard case. You still have time to buy one. The Matsumoku Arias are going for multiple hundreds of dollars now.
Truthfully, my Chinese Johnson/AXL strats are just as good, if not better than the Aria Fullertons. They are very functional guitars if you are looking for a guitar to play. Doubtful they would ever be collectible. AlamoJoe wrote: The more I hang out here, the more frustrated I get thinking about how I turned down deal after deal on all these 'Off Brand' Asian guitars back in the '60's, and '70's, and '80's, and '90's. All you guys talking about how great they play and sound after some setup time, some electrics work.
I'm not sure what hurts more, the hamstring I pulled kicking myself in the ass, or my ass from kicking it. This one above in the pics is for sale for $80 including a hard case. You still have time to buy one. The Matsumoku Arias are going for multiple hundreds of dollars now.
Aria Bass Serial Numbers
Truthfully, my Chinese Johnson/AXL strats are just as good, if not better than the Aria Fullertons. They are very functional guitars if you are looking for a guitar to play. Doubtful they would ever be collectible.
Click to expand.The Pro II Fullerton line from Aria were made in the USA in the mid 90's. Really nice guitars that are on par with MIM Strats, I would personally say higher quality but I am biased because I am an Aria owner - Aria was formed in Japan in 1953 - The Aria brandname was changed to Aria Pro II in late 1975. In the mid-1990s a few models (including the Fullerton series) were made in the United States. Less expensive models (Magna MAB/MAC and Integra IGB series) was switched to Korea.
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