Looking for a guitar with history, beauty, and soul? This 1979 Aria SA-30 is a true gem, lovingly restored and expertly enhanced. The solid spruce top has been re-voiced and tuned to G#, boosting its projection and harmonic resonance, giving it a unique, rich voice.
Specifications:
• Solid spruce top
• Brazilian rosewood back and sides
• Mahogany neck
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Nut width: 52mm
• Nut & Saddle : Bone
• Scale length: 65.5cm
• Action height at 12th fret: 2.75mm (1st string), 3.5mm (6th string) – incredibly comfortable to play.
Background:
Aria guitars were crafted with care under the leadership of Shiro Arai, with master luthiers like Masaru Matano and Masaki Sakurai lending their expertise. Back in 1979, this guitar was worth about two weeks of an average Japanese worker’s salary – a real treasure to own.
Condition:
Check the photos for the full details – you’ll see some signs of wear and tear, but they’ve been professionally restored, adding patina and value. The frets have been re-crowned and polished, ensuring smooth playability.
If you’d like a demo, I’d be happy to record one and upload it to YouTube for you.
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This is your chance to own a piece of history – a guitar that tells a story while sounding beautiful. Don’t miss it!