I still have a Roadstar II RS440 all black model which is similar to this but has a push down coil tap switching the bridge pup from a single coil to a humbucker. It sounds great and such an 80’s sound. Purchased in Leytonstone London in the 80’s it’s still sitting here. Needs restringing so this is hugely helpful and appreciated. What a great guy also.
I remember seeing a lot of DiMarzio knockoffs in those days. They seldom sounded anything like the real thing. I've always preferred DiMarzio to Duncan anyways. Your attention to detail with this Aria is world class. It's a lot harder to find good techs/luthiers in L.A. these days. In the 80s L.A. was like guitar city.
Lynch had an endorsement with Aria on the Tooth and Nail tour. He used a Kahler on his. Marty Friedman and Jason Becker also had an endorsement when they were with Cacophony around '88 or so. I've never owned an Aria but I had friends who owned a couple and one who had an Aria bass that sounded good too. They played very well. I was tearing it up in the L.A. metal scene in the 80s and early 90s when it disappeared. I saw very few Arias in use in those clubs but Kramers, Charvels, Jacksons, B.C. Rich and Hamer were ubiquitous. Ibanez didn't really get popular till about '88 when Vai and Satch endorsed them, along with Racer X.
I think that Aria Pro ll you have I think it could be as old as a 1985-87, I have a 85 Night Warrior I just picked up and looks alot like that but mine has the blade pups and a double blade, Humbucker in bridge, nice guitar.
@@whittlad Yea, that's what I was told, the Night Warrior is a hell of a guitar. Since then I picked up the Aria Pro ll zz Deluxe. Great guitar but it's a little top heavy, the top of the body leans away from you when your standing. The NW is a better guitar in my opinion. I even passed on a Cat at a good price but with the NW I don't need it.
the one thing about japan is they are surrunded by ocean wich means salt water air mine 4 out of the 6 bridge screws were rusted off in the body, mu=y mom and dad were there in the 50sor 60s and she said everything rusted fast.
Did I got a Aria pro2 wildcat I live in Hawaii surrounded by ocean salt water and mine is in cherry condition just gotta be diligent in cleaning it and keep it in a humidifier in a case best guitar I played Japanese are very good luthiers
to tell yuou how got 3n1 oil is my dad owned his fair share of body shop reapar buisness we had a 70 vete stngray engine was sezzed up tit need suspension the guy was in the army band in colorado my dad put 3n1 oil in each cylinder and let it sit oh it wasd about 3 weeks later and he put a breaker bar on the crank and put all his waight onit and she broke loose it ran but boy didf it smoke lol
Yes, if it is older than 30 years it is considered "vintage" in the collectors market. However, that doesn't mean it is worth millions of dollars. It's still a used guitar, unless Jimmy Hendrix sneezed on it while playing at a famous gig and it's never been cleaned and its covered with his DNA to be used to create a clone of Jimmy. Big bucks.💲💲💲
I still have a Roadstar II RS440 all black model which is similar to this but has a push down coil tap switching the bridge pup from a single coil to a humbucker. It sounds great and such an 80’s sound. Purchased in Leytonstone London in the 80’s it’s still sitting here. Needs restringing so this is hugely helpful and appreciated. What a great guy also.
I have a custom aria pro ii Cat from 1987,. did a lot of shows with it. One of my fav guitars of all time
I remember seeing a lot of DiMarzio knockoffs in those days. They seldom sounded anything like the real thing. I've always preferred DiMarzio to Duncan anyways. Your attention to detail with this Aria is world class. It's a lot harder to find good techs/luthiers in L.A. these days. In the 80s L.A. was like guitar city.
Lynch had an endorsement with Aria on the Tooth and Nail tour. He used a Kahler on his. Marty Friedman and Jason Becker also had an endorsement when they were with Cacophony around '88 or so. I've never owned an Aria but I had friends who owned a couple and one who had an Aria bass that sounded good too. They played very well. I was tearing it up in the L.A. metal scene in the 80s and early 90s when it disappeared. I saw very few Arias in use in those clubs but Kramers, Charvels, Jacksons, B.C. Rich and Hamer were ubiquitous. Ibanez didn't really get popular till about '88 when Vai and Satch endorsed them, along with Racer X.
Very nice guitars. One of the better playing guitars of the '80s which were affordable.
Great video Dane. I still have my Aria Pro RS Knight Warrior from 86. Mine has the licensed Floyd but it works great and stays in tune. Take care
I had a Road Warrior with a nicely aged white finish, great guitar. Would love for them to ressurect that line of shredders.
That cleaned up great, sounds excellent, wow. like that guitar. dig the sound too. great job. id buy that.
I think that Aria Pro ll you have I think it could be as old as a 1985-87, I have a 85 Night Warrior I just picked up and looks alot like that but mine has the blade pups and a double blade, Humbucker in bridge, nice guitar.
The Knight Warrior was a better guitar than the cat
@@whittlad Yea, that's what I was told, the Night Warrior is a hell of a guitar. Since then I picked up the Aria Pro ll zz Deluxe. Great guitar but it's a little top heavy, the top of the body leans away from you when your standing. The NW is a better guitar in my opinion. I even passed on a Cat at a good price but with the NW I don't need it.
Night warrior aria pro 2 was awesome. Bring it back with a nice floyd.....it will sell
I have had one for the last 10 years. Never got around to repairing/playing it though. Hmm maybe it's worth the try?
the one thing about japan is they are surrunded by ocean wich means salt water air mine 4 out of the 6 bridge screws were rusted off in the body, mu=y mom and dad were there in the 50sor 60s and she said everything rusted fast.
Did I got a Aria pro2 wildcat I live in Hawaii surrounded by ocean salt water and mine is in cherry condition just gotta be diligent in cleaning it and keep it in a humidifier in a case best guitar I played Japanese are very good luthiers
Totally cool guitar
I have something like this (Not as nice looking though😣) When I got it. I had no clue how to play this thing😊 I was so frustrated.
Do you ever get the Lock Down screws for the machine heads for a 1977 Hamer Exployer?
? This was from 4 months ago I see. But do you still have it for sale?
Killer guitar!
What is the name of the metal thing that Mr Zimm is using to protect the fretboard when he is polishing the frets?
That's a Fret Guard
@@ZIMMSGUITARS Thanks for the super fast reply.
Aria made some great guitars Dane! 🙏🤟
Hey Dane do you know if neanderpaul will be on tonight
hot glue thats what they were originaly put on with at least the ones ive seen like that
to tell yuou how got 3n1 oil is my dad owned his fair share of body shop reapar buisness we had a 70 vete stngray engine was sezzed up tit need suspension the guy was in the army band in colorado my dad put 3n1 oil in each cylinder and let it sit oh it wasd about 3 weeks later and he put a breaker bar on the crank and put all his waight onit and she broke loose it ran but boy didf it smoke lol
Yes, if it is older than 30 years it is considered "vintage" in the collectors market. However, that doesn't mean it is worth millions of dollars. It's still a used guitar, unless Jimmy Hendrix sneezed on it while playing at a famous gig and it's never been cleaned and its covered with his DNA to be used to create a clone of Jimmy. Big bucks.💲💲💲
like mine loliam affrad to take the pickups out of it lol
if you are bad at math have fun math is my weak point always has been and learning to play is more like work that fun , let me tell you.