Aria Pro II DM-206 | Review | Nick Jennison

Aria's highly regarded DM series initially launched back in the 1960s and has remained an offset legend thanks to a few choice appearances within popular culture. Continuing that great legacy sees the birth of the DM-206, which fully inherits the heritage and tradition of the original Aria DM; however, with some updated specs that features a combo of two mini-humbucker pickups and a wrap-around bridge, to name a couple. Nick Jennison tells us more.
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[@TheDrunkenScoundrel]

First set of mini-HBs I’ve ever heard that I wanted.

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

Great playing! This guitar reminds me of the kind of guitar a cartoon character would play - like if Fred from Scooby Doo were in a band. That's not a putdown - it's got a distinctively cool retro look. Neat instrument!

[@rats1131]

i love the neck pick-up on most aria instruments are it doesn’t really feel like a standard neck pickup, it’s a very specific tone that’s just perfect

[@floriandanton7614]

such a great demo, thank you man!

[@salmonline]

Love the German carve on a guitar.👍

[@joeyvanostrand3655]

That pickup switch is perfectly accessible with a flick or pull of the pinky.

[@BeesWaxMinder]

I'm only listening on my phone but it does sound like the middle position is in series not in the usual parallel… Am I right?

[@sukiakazuki1281]

I play years Fender ,i sold all my Fender and buy aria Guitar s .The dm206 ist perfekt for Nirvana and Punk stuff

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Just came for the playing.

[@geruto17760]

So who makes Aria guitars these days, with the Matsumoku factory having closed down?

[@BeesWaxMinder]

Is it on the Heavy side..?

[@ziggystardustgunter]

I have one and it is the lightest guitar I have ever played.

[@BeesWaxMinder]

@@ziggystardustgunter gotta get me one then!
I had two different copies from different makers and they were S0 heavy 🤣

[@sasalekic3120]

I have Aria the best guitar Japan

[@noellehiggins3898]

When will this guitar come out

[@ntomatas1]

that is the worst spot to put the pickup switch

[@faron9988]

Perfect for switching with your pinky mid song idk what ur talking about

[@ltcandyman4363]

I love this guitar but tbh he’s right
Especially if your playing hardcore or punk style music
I find myself hitting the switch a lot when i strum
But I’ve adjusted and its ok