Aria Pro II TSB-400 Bass Sunburst 1983
Aria TSB-400, sunburst, made in Japan 1983. This was a later and stripped down version of the perfectly titled Thor Sound series. It's a great sounding bass, the humbuckers dole out a creamy, warm tone with a heap of low end focus and rumble. It's got a tasty maple neck that sits somewhere between a P and J in thickness and feels very cooperative in the hands. The finish has aged gracefully and looks all the better for a few little marks here and there; it's got a certain wonky-vintage charm. If you're after a cool little quirky bass that's very well thought out and beautifully made bass, this one is a fun little friend to have.
Model: Aria Pro II TSB-400 Bass
Made: Japan, 1983, Matsumoku factory
Serial: 3040939
Finish: sunburst, gloss poly
Body: nato
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 34" scale, 12" radius, 40mm nut, slim C
Weight: 3.910kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Aria MB-III passive humbucker x2
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and both edges. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, there's a ding on the bottom edge around the tenth fret; aside from that it's minor marks on the back only. The back has widespread light scuffs and surface scratches, nothing nasty. The sides have light dimples on both horns and a bunch of scuffs, dents and dimples in the elbow area and near the jack; nothing major though. The front is pretty clean, just some scuffs near the knobs, dimples on the elbow area and around the bridge and light play scuffs on the horns.
Overall: good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only