Description
Solidbody ARIA Diamond model 1802T (2 single coil)
Manufactured in MATSUMOKU (Japan) in 1970-1971 (models appeared at the end of the 60s until 1972)
Massive body, 2 Japanese DIAMOND single coils (sound between a fender single coil and a P90), 3-position switch and phase inverter on/off switch
high Quality solidbody, from the Japanese “good period”, it has nothing to envy of the Framus, Hofner, Hagstrom or even Fender of this period.
It sounds Warm, bright, dynamic sound,
sound test of an equivalent model on YouTube with the title/search “Aria Diamond 1802T Matsumoku Japan 1960s Guitar Demo” – Other videos exist.
Some traces of wear, small dents which give it a “relic” look, yellowed paint in certain places, old traces of stickers on the pickguard, but in good condition considering its age.
The electronics are original and functional, the frets are in very good condition.
The tremolo rod has been replaced with a standard “shortened” Fender rod and is functional.
An excellent collector’s guitar for all audiences, all levels or collectors…
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