Vintage 1960’s-70’s ARIA Diamond Violin Bass guitar

Priced in Australian dollars.

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The Aria Diamond Violin bass, Made in Japan, was introduced approx late 60’s and research indicates they were made until about 1980.
Exported under other various names, Univox, Apollo, Tiesco , Kawai and more names.
The bass is the Japanese manufacturers version of the original 1960’s Gibson EB-O – EB-3
It is a laminate maple hollowbody, 2 x Humbucker pickups , single volume and tone controls. Worn Gold hardward, pickup covers, tuners etc.
Unique scroll style headstock. Bound rosewood fingerboard.
Zero fret near the nut and a 30″ scale length.
Quality 2 per side tuners with robust black tuner heads.
The height adjustable timber bridge tends to give the humbuckers a fatter muddy tone similar to the Jack Bruce fatter Gibson humbucker sound.
Metal saddles/bridge would make a brighter tone . Some may be tempted to fit black tapewound nylon strings for that great, smooth playing upright or fretless bass feel and sound.
The body shows some nicks and scrapes consistent with age. Signs of it once being setup as a left hand bass.
Some unusual lacquer bubbling around the treble f hole (note that the F holes are purely done as design.)
Strap button at the neck butt has at one time been moved slightly, possibly just being a loose screw hole. All just cosmetic and easy fixes.Looking for something unusual or something affordable yet vintage. This may be worth considering.
Comes with a more modern gig bag.Please feel free to contact with your inquiries.

If you would like to know more, you can email either via the contact page or directly at M.Skehan@greatguitars.com.au

Category: Sold Product ID: 3468