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understar
PostPosted: Thu 30 Oct 2014 01:12 AM 
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Hi there. I just got an aria pro ll bass yesterday. Could anyone tell me if its made in japan and the exact model? Thanks in advanced.

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PostPosted: Thu 30 Oct 2014 03:31 AM 
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Sure, as it says on the Headstock its an "The Cat" series Bass.
Built in 1987.
I have some experience with this model, I had that exact Bass in Black. 87 model also.
In my opinion it was Korean Build.
Not a bad Bass though, I remember I really liked the neck profile.
My rule of thumb with 86/87 models is, if the neck plate does not state Made in Japan, it isn't.
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PostPosted: Thu 30 Oct 2014 04:16 AM 
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Trevor wrote:
Sure, as it says on the Headstock its an "The Cat" series Bass.
Built in 1987.
I have some experience with this model, I had that exact Bass in Black. 87 model also.
In my opinion it was Korean Build.
Not a bad Bass though, I remember I really liked the neck profile.
My rule of thumb with 86/87 models is, if the neck plate does not state Made in Japan, it isn't.
Cheers,
Trevor.


thank you for the reply!

aww i was hoping it was made in japan. i got the bass for 200 australian dollars. surprisingly, this one is in excellent condition. but im not sure if its worth 200. i am loving the neck though. also, i think the pickups are active.

is it for sure korean? the owner i bought it from is an old japanese bassist. hes around early 50 yrs old. he said that one basically stayed in the closet.
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Yep, mine was active too.
Definitely not built by Matsumoku, at that time production was moved to Korea.
Well worth $200 bucks imo.

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I agree, not Mat but well worth $200. Especially if you like it. :rockwoot:

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And another vote for Korea and well worth $200. Have yoiu seen the junk that sells for way more?
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No where near as nice as yours Understar.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/aria-pro-vintag ... SS:AU:1120

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