Aria Pro ii

[Jimbilly]

I picked up a bass the other day, stooopid cheap, tree fitty without the tree.  Dirty and neglected, needed a .5mm neck shim, cleaning and a 'tune up'. 

Cool bass!, I'll go as far as good, not great, but good.  I played it at rehearsal tonight, not disappointed at all. 

The headstock says "Aria Pro ii The Cat Bass Series": you'd think "bass series" would be self evident, but whatever.  It's from Japan, '87, Matsumoku built.  8 pounds 1 oz, the only thing I don't like is the front strap button is 'on top', makes me think it might come off the strap is the strap is a loose fit.

Don't pass by one of these if it's a good price.

[velorush]

One of my bosses has a fiver version of that that I've wrenched on from time to time.

Like you said, it isn't great, but it is a perfectly serviceable bass and incredibly light for a five-string.

He's used it regularly in the P&W band at his church for around 30 years. 

[planetgaffnet]

I have a 1978 Aria Pro II Primary Bass that I picked up very cheaply here (UK) on Gumtree - the UK equivalent to Craig's List.  I've got basses that are worth 50+ times more than what I paid for it.  It was in pretty bad shape, so it's undergone some TLC over the years and I play it daily; 'tis a wonderful thing. 

Earlier in the year, I had to consider the option to refret or just get a cheapy neck from China, so took the latter option (it cost less!).

I'd wholeheartedly recommend anything old that was was made by Aria.  Fantastic kit.