Aria AC25 Concert Classical 2005
Aria AC25, made in Spain circa 2005, natural finish. Aria started making guitars in Japan in the 1960s under guiding hands of luthier and entrepreneur Shiro Arai. This beautiful example was made in Spain, in a mid-00s short lived quest for the brand to bring the classical models back to their traditional home. It's a pleasing sound: balanced and warm, rounded bass, clear on top: it's a good all rounder. There's a lot to like here, and to score a genuine Spanish classical with change from $1k is a rare treat.
Model: AC25 Concert Classical
Made: Spain; 2005 approx
Serial: none
Finish: natural, gloss urethane
Body: solid one piece red cedar top, layered sapele back and sides, classical shape
Neck: sapele, rosewood fretboard, 650mm scale, flat fretboard
Weight: 1.475kg
Mods: none
Pickup: none
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has scuffs on the end and front. The is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has widespread minor scuffs and rub ear, no major marks. The sides have minor scuffs on the back edge and bottom side. The front has dimples around the bridge and play wear around the sound hole.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is moderately low, neck is straight, intonation is good. Wearing fresh Rotosound normal tension nylon strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only