Aria - ES-500 - - Electric guitar - Japan - 1981

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1981 Aria ES-500 hollowbody guitar, made in Japan by Matsumoku, in excellent condition, tested and working, with hard case, weight 3 kg, 2 items in this lot.

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1981 Aria Pro II ES-500 Hollowbody – Matsumoku Japan – Lawsuit Era Excellence
​Description
​Up for sale is a stunning 1981 Aria Pro II ES-500, crafted during the golden era of Japanese lutherie at the legendary Matsumoku factory. If you are looking for the "335" vibe with world-class build quality that rivals (and often surpasses) its American counterparts from the same era, this is it.
​The Details:
• ​Year: 1981 (Confirmed by serial number).
• ​Origin: Matsumoku Factory, Japan.
• ​Body: Classic hollowbody construction with a beautiful arched top and back.
• ​Neck: Comfortable '60s style slim-to-medium taper—straight as an arrow.
• ​Pickups: Original high-output humbuckers that deliver everything from warm, woody jazz tones to biting blues-rock growl. It has the Aria pro II 6 position baritone system.
• ​Hardware: Original gold hardware showing a gorgeous, authentic vintage patina.
​Condition:
This guitar is in [Insert Condition: e.g., Excellent] condition. For a nearly 50-year-old instrument, it has been remarkably well-preserved. There is minor play wear consistent with its age, but no structural issues, breaks, or repairs. The frets have plenty of life left, and the electronics are clean and quiet.


1981 Aria Pro II ES-500 Hollowbody – Matsumoku Japan – Lawsuit Era Excellence
​Description
​Up for sale is a stunning 1981 Aria Pro II ES-500, crafted during the golden era of Japanese lutherie at the legendary Matsumoku factory. If you are looking for the "335" vibe with world-class build quality that rivals (and often surpasses) its American counterparts from the same era, this is it.
​The Details:
• ​Year: 1981 (Confirmed by serial number).
• ​Origin: Matsumoku Factory, Japan.
• ​Body: Classic hollowbody construction with a beautiful arched top and back.
• ​Neck: Comfortable '60s style slim-to-medium taper—straight as an arrow.
• ​Pickups: Original high-output humbuckers that deliver everything from warm, woody jazz tones to biting blues-rock growl. It has the Aria pro II 6 position baritone system.
• ​Hardware: Original gold hardware showing a gorgeous, authentic vintage patina.
​Condition:
This guitar is in [Insert Condition: e.g., Excellent] condition. For a nearly 50-year-old instrument, it has been remarkably well-preserved. There is minor play wear consistent with its age, but no structural issues, breaks, or repairs. The frets have plenty of life left, and the electronics are clean and quiet.


Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Aria
Model
ES-500
Country of Origin
Japan
Year of Manufacture
1981
Condition
Excellent
Nr of items
2
Includes
Hard case
Weight
3 kg
Tested and working
Tested and working/playable
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