1977 Aria Pro II Japan PE-1500 Prototype Series Single Cutaway (Violin Finish)

1977 Aria Pro II Japan PE-1500 Prototype Series Single Cutaway (Violin Finish)Part of the Prototype Series of single cutaway electric guitars made by Matsumoku in 1978, the PE 1500 was one of the highest end models ever sold by Aria Pro II and were said to be a "tribute to Stradivarius". Carved maple top and back with a three piece maple neck and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard (648mm scale length, 22 frets), it weighs a hefty 4. 6kg's. Antique Brown lacquer finish on the neck has worn down to a beautiful satin feel that plays

and to a blistering sub bass wall shaking monster

True "New Old Stock" (NOS)

and has had brand new double-ball strings installed prior to listing

mother of pearl Lucille inlay on the headstock face

This is one of the earlier models with no 9v output

Loaded with the original pots and alnico pickups

This one has the famous stereo pickup system with full control to mix and match the four coils with each other for a range of different tones

As the frontman of the world’s most popular metal band and a rhythm guitarist whose influence goes far beyond any other player in the metal realm

and you’ll be creating phrases you never dreamed of

a smooth maple/walnut transmit neck (and heel-less cutaway) and a rosewood 24 fret fingerboard with diamond inlays

The Varitone system works as it should and both pickups are loud and clear

gigging musicians