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rayspang

Post subject: Aria 5522G

Posted: Sun 25 Oct 2009 08:58 AM

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I've been restoring a Gold Aria 5522. Multi-ply construction with a bolt on neck. From what I can tell its from 1970-1974. Does anyone here know if this is one of Uncle Matts or was it built prior to Matts involvment? Nice old guitar, but the hardware is really cheap.

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slo-hand

Post subject: Re: Aria 5522G

Posted: Sun 25 Oct 2009 08:58 PM

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Joined: Tue 19 Feb 2008 04:58 AM
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Hello rayspang. Welcome to the boards.

If my understanding of Matsumoku's involvement with Aria is correct, all Japanese Arias built from some point in 1964 through some point in 1986 (& serialized into 1987) are Matsumoku.

That would make your 5522G an Uncle Mat.

It isn't uncommon to find very good woodwork & substandard hardware (ESPECIALLY bridges & tin & wire-frame jazz tailpieces) on a MAT.

Feel free to post pics any time.

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