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 Post subject: Three Arias Identifying?
PostPosted: Sun 07 Apr 2019 05:47 AM 
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Hello,
just got my hands to three beautiful Arias. Just unsure about the models. I need your help!

1) Stratocaster which I believe is Aria Pro II. You guys might know better
2) Lespaul which I believe is PE Elite. Or is it?
3) Aria Diamond from 70`s. Or is it?

Please help me identify these beautiful guitars thank you. I can post more photos.


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PostPosted: Mon 08 Apr 2019 10:03 AM 
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Welcome!
Those are all very nice looking guitars.
The first pic appears to me as an 1803T. http://matsumoku.org/models/aria/solid/str/str.html
The pickups and switch are different but I have seen a few variations on these.

That PE is post Mat, I would expect it to be Korean. Does it have a serial number?

The strat looks to be an AE500. http://matsumoku.org/models/aria/mach_1_ae/ae5xx.html
I don't believe the bridge saddles are original on that one.

I like them all. Feel free to post more pics. We like pics. :D

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PostPosted: Mon 08 Apr 2019 04:41 PM 
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Hi hoojaoo and welcome.
All nice guitars. I think I like that 1803 model the best. Got a soft spot for the older stuff I guess.\

Has the logo been removed from that last guitar (Strat)? I hate when people do that.

When you post pictures and ask for identification it's always better to have more than just one image. Very often you can tell a lot from the front and back of the head stock, the neck plate, fret board, body, and controls. Otherwise everyone is just guessing. :wink:

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PostPosted: Tue 09 Apr 2019 09:46 AM 
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I have to admit the 1803 would be my favorite as well. :rockwoot:

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PostPosted: Wed 10 Apr 2019 08:32 AM 
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Hey thank you! The one strat is in fact 1803 !!

Here are more photos of lespaul and the "nameless" strat. Any ideas?

Lespaul might not be MIJ...

Strat has logo scratched away.


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