Aria Guitar Serial Number Lookup
Look at the first number of your serial number if one exists. Through 1987, Aria guitars serial numbers represented the year of manufacturer as either the first one or first two digits of the serial number. For example, a guitar made in 1978 might have the first two digits of 78 or the first digit of 8. Determine whether your guitar's first two digits are 81. Any guitar pots before the late 1940s, and no single-digit year code after 1959. Aria started using serial numbers in the mid-1970s, and models before this.
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- Gibson Electric Serialization - Taken from the 11th Edition Blue Book of Electric Guitars By Zachary R. Fjestad. based on 'Gibson Electric Serialization' in Fjestad, Steven P. , ed. () Blue Book of Electric Guitars (11th ed.), Blue Book Publications ISBN: 978-1-88676873-4. ASINB001TJXCFQ
- Gibson Acoustic Serialization - Taken from the 11th Edition Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars By Zachary R. Fjestad. based on 'Gibson Acoustic Serialization' in Fjestad, Steven P. , ed. () Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars (11th ed.), Blue Book Publications ISBN: 978-1-88676874-1.
Media in category 'Serial numbers of guitar'
The following 47 files are in this category, out of 47 total.
- 08 hardware ztun.JPG570 × 858; 112 KB
- 1929 National Triolian serial number 1081 - ResoSummit 2012 (2012-11-09 17.42.19 by brad bechtel).jpg3,264 × 2,448; 1.01 MB
- 1935 National Rosita - The Starving Musician, Santa Clara, CA (2015-04-03 12.32.34 by brad bechtel).jpg2,448 × 3,264; 1.26 MB
- 1964 Gibson J-200 Custom (SN 67437) serial number.jpg2,081 × 2,056; 1.78 MB
- 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (SN 620310) serial number 620310 - MADE IN U.S.A. (2010-02-06 by TT ZOP).jpg2,592 × 1,944; 172 KB
- 1982 Greco Super Real EGC68-50 - headstock rear.jpg2,551 × 1,746; 2.43 MB
- 1984 Greco MSV650 Michael Schenker Signature - headstock rear.jpg2,896 × 1,944; 2.27 MB
- 1984 Tokai TST Goldstar Sound - serial on neck joint plate (SN 226964).jpg2,848 × 2,136; 2.89 MB
- 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard (SN 000660573) 6th January 2006, Nashville, 273rd guitar of the day.jpg2,136 × 2,848; 776 KB
- Aria Diamond series Model 5120 by Matsumoku (SN 0728021) (1970-1974) hollow-body bass guitar - a bolt-on neck joint with a plate on which serial number was engraved (2013-01-16 17.18.13 by basstpm).jpg3,888 × 2,592; 1,016 KB
- Aria Pro II LS-700 BK (SN 012082) - headstock back with serial number (2013-04-13 19.36.42 by Daniil Ulanov).jpg1,067 × 1,600; 1.45 MB
- Blade RH4 neck joint plate - Registered Serial No. 93367, Levinson(R) Switzerland (2011-01-09 18.04.02 by Pierre Journel).jpg856 × 1,280; 198 KB
- Craftedinjapan.JPG1,506 × 1,056; 1.1 MB
- D-Tuner.jpg1,066 × 799; 606 KB
- Epiphone Les Paul Special II (Vintage Sunburst) - bolt-on neck joint plate.jpg2,048 × 1,536; 1.18 MB
- Example of a Korean Squier Serial Number.jpg2,870 × 1,311; 347 KB
- Fender Duo-Sonic MIM headstock.jpg2,560 × 1,920; 1.84 MB
- Fender Japan CIJ Jazzmaster serial.jpg768 × 1,024; 144 KB
- Fender Japan Mustang Bass CIJ serial.jpg640 × 853; 152 KB
- Fender MiM Jazz Bass 5 String Headstock.jpg2,304 × 3,072; 485 KB
- Fender MIM Left Stratocaster Head @ Bristol Guitar Show 2010.jpg3,755 × 2,584; 2.84 MB
- Fender Telecaster Light Ash c.2000 (SN 06113811, Made in Korean) rear headstock.jpg3,456 × 5,184; 6.1 MB
- FJmij.JPG1,260 × 948; 785 KB
- Gibson J-50 (SN 871234) headstock rear (photo by Henry Zbyszynski).jpg2,448 × 3,264; 3.67 MB
- Gibson J-50 (SN 871234) headstock rear 2 (photo by Henry Zbyszynski).jpg2,448 × 3,264; 2.36 MB
- Gibson J-50 (SN 871234) serial number (photo by Henry Zbyszynski).jpg3,264 × 2,448; 3.56 MB
- Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Serial Number (SN 897292).jpg3,888 × 2,592; 6.13 MB
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 2015 rear headstock with Min-ETune & Les Paul holography (2015-02-17 21.27.28 by sbaimo) horizontal.jpg1,853 × 1,390; 2.96 MB
- Gibson Les Paul Studio Gothic headstock back 1.jpg3,888 × 2,592; 4.38 MB
- Gibson Les Paul Studio Gothic headstock back 2.jpg3,888 × 2,592; 4.43 MB
- Gibson Les Paul Studio Gothic headstock back 4.jpg2,592 × 3,888; 3.1 MB
- Gibson SG Standard (1984) serial number 83114521.jpg2,136 × 2,848; 765 KB
- Greco Les Paul Custom (1978) Serial Number H785298 (August 1978).jpg960 × 1,280; 126 KB
- Gretsch Tennessean Chet Atkins c.1972 (SN 121013) headstock rear.jpg3,456 × 5,184; 4.52 MB
- Guitar headstock label - No.633 Videocaster Model 1165762 Made In Japan.jpg2,112 × 2,816; 1.76 MB
- Hohner B2A Bass - bottom with tailpiece tuner, strap buttons, and serial number 8607407 (2016-08-13 16.51.13 by Arthur 2016 @Pixabay 1591292).jpg5,184 × 3,456; 3.08 MB
- PRS Custom 24 rear headstock sign To Pierre & serial number 3 73078 10 - clinicprs custom (2004-09-19 09.10.36 by Pierre Journel).jpg661 × 471; 281 KB
- S5000222.JPG2,592 × 1,944; 2.11 MB
- Squier Stratocaster Silver series Headstock.jpg3,264 × 2,448; 1.23 MB
- Squier Telecaster, Crafted in China, serial number CY04101425.jpg2,136 × 2,848; 1.77 MB
- Strat head.jpg2,560 × 1,719; 738 KB
- Stratocaster headstock.jpg1,600 × 1,200; 836 KB
- The Effector Guitar - serial number on rear guitarstock.jpg1,280 × 960; 110 KB
- W.E.Armstrong guitar head stock rear (14.3.97 SN 036).jpg2,048 × 1,536; 814 KB
- Yamaha BB405 headstock rear with serial number (2009-01-12 17.38.53 by SeRVe Photography).jpg1,365 × 2,048; 238 KB
- Yamaha PAC1511MS rear head & serial number.jpg1,024 × 680; 159 KB
- Yamaha Pacifica 012 BL (SN Q0P183166) - headstock back with serial number (2013-03-10 20.01.11 by Daniil Ulanov).jpg1,600 × 1,067; 1.25 MB
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Industry | Musical instruments |
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Founded | 1956[1][2] |
Headquarters | Nagoya, Japan |
Area served | Global |
Products | Guitars, Bass guitars |
Website |
Aria is a Japanese manufacturer of acoustic and electric guitars and basses. Victoria ultimate mod download.
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History[edit]
Aria was formed in Japan in 1956 by Shiro Arai as 'Arai & Co., Inc'.[1][2]
They began retailing acoustic guitars in 1960, although the company did not start manufacturing their own until 1964. Aria arranged for Matsumoku, the musical instrument maker, to build the guitars for them under contract. Arai and Matsumoku started building acoustic guitars in 1964, and then electric guitars in 1966, using Arai, Aria, Aria Diamond, Diamond, and much less frequently, Arita brand names. The Aria brandname was changed to Aria Pro II in late 1975, though this has been used mostly (but not exclusively) for electric guitars and basses. All guitars were made in Japan until 1988, when production of less expensive models (Magna MAB/MAC and Integra IGB series) was switched to Korea. In the mid-1990s a few models (including the Fender Stratocaster-inspired Fullerton series guitars and the Steve Bailey 6-string fretless signature bass) were made in the United States.[citation needed]
Guitar designer and audio engineer, Ronnie Parker[3] started his career with Aria in 1985 when they were located in the City of Industry, California.
Guitars[edit]
Aria Pro II did some copies of famous American guitars such as the Fender Stratocaster and the Gibson Les Paul though it also did its own style of guitars. In the 70s and early 80s the company came into its own in the United States with a series of high end professional instruments. The company had professional endorsements from Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen, Neal Schon, John Taylor, Henrik Flyman, Loose Wayne and SS of Dark Frost and many more. Cliff Burton of Metallica used an Aria SB Black N Gold I as well as an SB-1000 bass but was never an official endorser. He has a posthumous 'Signature Model' called the SB-CB produced in Korea. Aria makes guitars ranging from beginner to professional models. Some of their professional models were known as Firebrands because of the Firebranded Aria logo on the reverse of the headstock. The Firebrand guitars were produced in very small runs. They were then given to either named artists who promoted Aria Guitars or to the very top dealers as gifts. Firebranded Guitars were produced to a much greater standard than production runs.
Aria has also built amps, such as the 10W Birdy.
Gallery[edit]
Aria Pro II[edit]
PE-R100
PE
TA-30
Cardinal
Cardinal CSB-300 Bass
Tri Sound TS-600
RS
RS
John Taylor model Bass
SB-R80 Bass
SB CB Cliff Burton Bass
RSB Bass
MA-40
Urchin Deluxe V
Space Dime
LS-700 (Les Paul type)
Britz by Aria Pro II (Les Paul type) [bottom]
(ES-335 type)
(Stratocaster type)
References[edit]
- ^ abHistory of ARIA Pro II, 'The company [Aria Co., Inc] was established in 1956 by Mr.Shiro Arai.
- ^ abThe History of Aria, 'On August 2nd, 1956, ARAI & CO., INC was founded.'
- ^Fjestad, Zachary. 'RJP Technologies'. Blue Book of Guitar Values. Blue Book Publications, Inc.
Luthier/designer Ronnie Parker was the CEO of RJP Technologies. .. RJP Technologies has designed instruments for several large manufacturers including Washburn and Daisy Rock. ..
Bibliography[edit]
- 'History of ARIA Pro II (Arai Co., Ltd)'. Music-Trade.co.jp. Yokohama: Dai-Showa Corporation.
- 'The History of Aria'. Aria Guitars [Arai & Co., Inc].
- 'About Aria' (in Japanese). Nagoya: Arai & Co., Inc.
- 'About Aria UK'. Guildford: Aria UK Limited.
Further reading[edit]
- アリアの響 [Aria's sounds]. Japan Vintage. Vol.5. Tokyo: Shinko Music Entertainment. 2004. ISBN978-4-401-61885-9.
- アリアプロIIの壱 [Aria Pro II part 1]. Japan Vintage Collection. Vol.6. Tokyo: Shinko Music Entertainment. 2006. ISBN978-4-401-63044-8.
External links[edit]
Matsumoku Serial Numbers
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aria (musical instrument brand). |
- Shiro Arai Interview NAMM Oral History Library (2006)