{"product_id":"aria-pro-ii-ts-400-tri-sound-series-japan-1980","title":"SOLD - Aria Pro II TS 400 Tri Sound Series – Japan 1980","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aria Pro-II TS-400 is the third-in-line model of the company’s famed Tri-Sound series. This one was built at the Matsumoku manufacturing plant in 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the late seventies Matsumoku was making some absolutely superb guitars and before closing in 1987 they made some of the greatest guitars on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased loosely on an SG shape the TS stood for Tri-Sound and the TS 400, 500, \u0026amp; 600 models hit the market. The 500\/600\/ variants had active electronics and a through neck construction, but the TS 400 has the more conventional set-neck and passive electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich is not a problem, because it is actually more in line with traditional classic electric guitar design which has been proven through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is a beautiful piece of construction using a maple and sycamore laminate with a natural finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set neck is laminated maple and is very comfortable and super playable. The fretboard is a beautiful piece of rosewood fitted with a full 24 frets and access all the way to the top. Early versions such as this had the six a side headstock which turned into the more common three per side ARIA headstock later in 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickups are Arias Protomatic III humbuckers. These were made by Maxon but carry no markings to verify that, which isn’t uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are strong and high output with heaps of frequency response and sound good in single coil mode as well, which is not always the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures –\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody                 Maple centre with sycamore wings\u003cbr\u003eNeck                 3 piece maple set in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale                 25.5”\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard    Rosewood 24 fret\u003cbr\u003ePickups            Protomatic III HB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridge              String-thru-body chrome bridge\u003cbr\u003eTuners             Covered Kluson style\u003cbr\u003eNut                   Plastic\/Bone\u003cbr\u003eHardware        Chrome\u003cbr\u003eFinish               Natural Poly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight             8.2 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a solidly-built, well crafted instrument. It is all original and fully functional. It is in excellent condition with no changes or modifications that we can see. A few chips \u0026amp; small marks here and there, but nothing too bad. The neck is straight, truss rod works fine, medium jumbo frets in good condition. Great sounding pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a very balanced and comfortable guitar to play. All of the early 80s Aria Pro II TS series guitars deliver big time in quality, fit \u0026amp; finish, playability and most importantly – in tone. This one is no exception, and at a bargain price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes in a quality gig bag in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31882072916108,"sku":"19175","price":895.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/1905\/6012\/products\/Aria_Pro_II_TS_400_Tri_Sound_Series_Japan_1980.jpg?v=1733651420","url":"https:\/\/www.premierguitars.com.au\/products\/aria-pro-ii-ts-400-tri-sound-series-japan-1980","provider":"Premier Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}