This Aria Pro II SH-800 is not a model that I remember, but is from circa 1979/1980 back when the logo on the headstock gave the name as "THE Aria Pro II". Although it appears to be a semi-hollowbody it's not part of the Titan Artist series; in fact it's of a completely different construction and is more of a Thinline - effectively a hollowed-out solidbody! The SH-800 and the more upmarket SH-1000 model can be seen here in this Japanese-language Aria catalogue from 1979.
G L Wilson
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No apology necessary. Hell, you can SEE the value! Not nearly so dramatic as crackleburst but a beauty nonetheless. Can anyone verify? Normally when there's that much truss rod protruding ( it usually means it's broken loose )
ReplyDeleteAssuming that's -not- the case, I'm all for walking around w/ your truss rod hanging out!
Looks like a 'Bullet' style truss rod nut to me.
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ReplyDeleteThat's like a Matsumoko-backer in construction, like a kitchen table in looks and probably a bloody great guitar. Guitars as a species are so varied, and every once in a while you see a rare-bird like this one!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely appeals to me more than the previous models I've seen, very cool indeed. Natural finish is a beauty.
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