I made it a week…

[3bolt79]

I have had one of the longest period without buying new gear, and that means that I went a whole week without buying a new guitar. Then I got an offer from a Reverb seller for this…


At $315.00 shipped, I couldn’t pass it up. I know, me and my bargain basement guitars lol.



I love the sculpted, almost not there, neck heel and the belly cut. I wish the tuners were better, but for $315.00 I can’t gripe too much.

 

[JJ119]

As I'm sure you will let us know how she sounds and plays, I will just say, personally,
I like the look. Since I have gotten into Jackson, I have a bit of preference for a bound neck. The Full Binding there looks really nice

HNGD!!

 

[CirroStratus]

Quite intriguing. Have to admit that’s the first time I’ve seen one of those. HNGD!

 

[rolandson]

I have had one of the longest period without buying new gear, and that means that I went a whole week without buying a new guitar. Then I got an offer from a Reverb seller for this…
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At $315.00 shipped, I couldn’t pass it up. I know, me and my bargain basement guitars lol.

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I love the sculpted, almost not there, neck heel and the belly cut. I wish the tuners were better, but for $315.00 I can’t gripe too much.
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You gonna open a shop ain't ya...
Put MacKenzee outta biz!
You go girl...
Or some'n

 

[92 Fiesta Red 62]

 

[Handsome McClane]

Wow. One of my best friends still has a Cardinal Series Aria Pro II he bought new in the mid '80s. I've rocked it many a time. Those are great guitars. Pickups should sound good too. I wouldn't have been able to pass it up at that price either. Congrats!

 

[StratUp]

HNAD!

 

[Wound_Up]

I have had one of the longest period without buying new gear, and that means that I went a whole week without buying a new guitar. Then I got an offer from a Reverb seller for this…
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At $315.00 shipped, I couldn’t pass it up. I know, me and my bargain basement guitars lol.

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I love the sculpted, almost not there, neck heel and the belly cut. I wish the tuners were better, but for $315.00 I can’t gripe too much.
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That might have been made at Yeou Chern/World Sound Music, who makes my guitars and guitars for Harley Benton, Dean, Aria*, and others.

 

[Wound_Up]

Here's the list I couldn't remember

"We also do OEM for ARIA, DEAN, EPIPHONE, FENDER, GIBSON, IBANEZ, WASHBURN, etc. for many years."

Nice guitar! Congrats!

 

[Bowmap]

How does it feel? The body has some interesting cuts on the back. Is it comfy? Looks good though. That is a hard pass. HNGD!

 

[3bolt79]

I know that is kinda Les Paulish, but I like to have have an extra one to play at a gig in case my primary guitar had a problem.
This one isn’’t a Gibson, but is very close, style wise. I have this on the way, and a 2022 Les Paul Tribute (Gibson), and an Ibanez Artist. So there it is, for better or worse.

 

[CirroStratus]

Here's the list I couldn't remember

"We also do OEM for ARIA, DEAN, EPIPHONE, FENDER, GIBSON, IBANEZ, WASHBURN, etc. for many years."

Nice guitar! Congrats!

Wow. Quite the resume

 

[3bolt79]

How does it feel? The body has some interesting cuts on the back. Is it comfy? Looks good though. That is a hard pass. HNGD!

I hope it plays nice. The shape of the upper non horn is reminiscent of Collings City Limits

 

[3bolt79]

You gonna open a shop ain't ya...
Put MacKenzee outta biz!
You go girl...
Or some'n

McKenzie’s owner has a couple of shops in the Portland vicinity.

 

[3bolt79]

That might have been made at Yeou Chern/World Sound Music, who makes my guitars and guitars for Harley Benton, Dean, Aria*, and others.

If it’s made alongside Harley Benton, then this should be a well made instrument.

 

[rolandson]

McKenzie’s owner has a couple of shops in the Portland vicinity.

Which? Who? Inquiring minds and all that...!

Damn...sec states biz registry is a hodge podge of weird

 

[joebtone]

I have had one of the longest period without buying new gear, and that means that I went a whole week without buying a new guitar. Then I got an offer from a Reverb seller for this…
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At $315.00 shipped, I couldn’t pass it up. I know, me and my bargain basement guitars lol.

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I love the sculpted, almost not there, neck heel and the belly cut. I wish the tuners were better, but for $315.00 I can’t gripe too much.
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Can Aria Pro 2 players be friends with Les Paul players?

 

[3bolt79]

Can Aria Pro 2 players be friends with Les Paul players?

I sure hope so ha ha!

I was looking at a blue burst Aria Pro II MAC-STD for $349.00. But the PE was offered well below that. It is a nicer guitar in a lot of more features.. we need to make a thread doing Reviews on guitars in the $299 to $500.00 price range. I will have almost enough guitars to do reviews of a few different guitars.

 

[CirroStratus]

Can Aria Pro 2 players be friends with Les Paul players?

Might be a tall order. Can’t even get the Silver Sky boys to play nice with the Strat fellows

 

[dbb541]

Nice score. Can’t go wrong with most uncle Matt guitars (Matsumoku)
You know I’m a fan of the vintage Japanese stuff….