Vintage 1976 Aria Pro II Stagecaster ST400 Strat Electric Guitar Matsumoku Japan

Vintage 1975/76 Aria Pro II Stagecaster ST-400 Electric Guitar - Matsumoku Japan - Blonde on Blonde Finish - Excellent. Aria's tribute to the iconic Stratocaster design. Produced in 1975 or 1976 - at the beginning of the Aria-Matsumoku collaboration.

Original quality, select woods, great sustain. Maple neck with maple fretboard - fantastic maple burl. 22 regular frets, hand finished edges. Moderate curvature, butter smooth neck. Aria Protomatic single coil pickups.

Finish: Natural ("N") aka Blonde on Blonde. The guitar is in excellent condition, it plays and sounds great. The finish is well preserved and shiny, with a few dings and scratches (mostly on the sides) that add character and do not detract from presentation or sound.

The neck is straight, the frets have practically no wear. The figured maple on the neck is beautiful, and plays the part.

The chrome hardware works fine. The classic tremolo accepts a threaded arm, which is included.

All in all, a great addition to your guitar rack or your collection. It is hard to believe this instrument is over 40 years old. I verify my guitars against available Aria catalogs and corroborated information from collectors.

Please be aware of the many built-from-parts and look-alike guitars, as well as unauthorized restorations. This is not one of them. My instruments are kept in a climate controlled, smoke-free and dust-free environment. They are regularly maintained and never taken to gigs.

Any signs of prior use come from previous owners and are carefully documented. Unauthorized duplication of these materials is a violation of law. The item "Vintage 1976 Aria Pro II Stagecaster ST400 Strat Electric Guitar Matsumoku Japan" is in sale since Saturday, September 7, 2019. This item is in the category "Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars".

The seller is "travellight" and is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.