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 Post subject: AP2 model?
PostPosted: Wed 31 May 2023 12:46 PM 
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Obviously, these folks have left planet earth and now reside somewhere between neptune and uranus. $3,000? That aside...

I can't find what model this is. I've looked through all of the models listed here and can't find it. I know all models were subject to change at the drop of a hat so that's probably what happened just curious if any of you have seen this one before? Not very many pics but still that flying v headstock just looks funny.

And i think they might have snagged that model pic from here, crusty.

https://reverb.com/item/69422921-aria-p ... -prototype


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PostPosted: Wed 31 May 2023 02:42 PM 
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I saw this when it came up for sale and like it a lot but it's too much $.
I think it'll come down in price before it's sold but it looks great!

Never knew about the Aria 135 and 145 and 150 models.
I guess there's not many of them around.

What's a fair price? $1500 I suppose

The seller does have and has sold some expensive guitars
so I guess he's legit

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PostPosted: Wed 31 May 2023 03:44 PM 
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A very pretty guitar, uh, except for that head stock.

Reminds me a tad of the Washburn Eagle/Hawk/Falcon flock of birdies. :wink2:

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PostPosted: Wed 31 May 2023 04:33 PM 
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Clearly a non-prototype body but... :doh:
I've seen these before. Not a fan of the headstock on this body either.
I don't know how much I'd be will to spend on it but I can ASSURE you it aint anywhere near his asking price.

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PostPosted: Wed 31 May 2023 09:12 PM 
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I've seen this model before also.

I get tired of chasing after these a-holes that think just because it's on the net it is free. Feel free to report them for copyright infringement. I'd be fine with a link back. SalemB was kind enough to win the catalog on eBay and scan it in for me. He was a major contributor here.

They must have some really good drugs in Luc France. $2798.67?!?!?!?


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PostPosted: Thu 01 Jun 2023 11:23 AM 
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Just to clarify, I've added a line at the bottom of the entire site just under the copyright.

"Sellers: You may NOT use content on this site in your listings however you may link to the site from your listings."

SalemB was a HUGE contributor in the early days of this site. He won quite a few catalogs and scanned them in hi-res for the site. I consider an insult to use his generosity to bolster a listing and to boot without credit for the image.

The headstock doesn't bother me that much. It is a step above the horrid Gibson headstock and its "pinging" D and G strings due to the extreme break angle between the nut and tuners.


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PostPosted: Tue 06 Jun 2023 07:34 AM 
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JoshRS wrote:
And i think they might have snagged that model pic from here, crusty.


Not any more.


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