Guitar
I have just managed to acquire an Aria Elite "1", to go with my two
SB Special II
I bought this for two reasons, the first is the stunning condition it is in
- over 25 years old and the fact that it is an up to date version (sort of)
of the TSB-650 that I have.
The TSB is a 32" scale and this SB is the standard 34".
If you have any questions or just want to drop me a line, perhaps
saying that you had a similar instrument, what you thought of it,
what memories you have, fire away.
[email protected]
Nothing will be posted up, if those are your wishes.
- A Picture Tells A Thousand Words. . . .
Time for a bit of a cheat, today! Left my memory stick somewhere safe, with some more of the collection, so not to hand at the moment - no pics!! In the meantime, the link I put up a few posts ago, comes up with these results, which I thought would brighten...
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Aria RB550, I think! Anyone would like to correct me, no worries - Jon?? Anyway, that's what I think it is. I have another Aria "Ricalike", neck thru and I think that is a 750? They made RE and RB Rickenbacker copies, so it's one of them. :) ...
- Aria Tsb-650. . . . . . .
Time for more Aria. . . . . . I have been a bit busy, so I have not been keeping up with the blog as much as I would like to but as I said in the last post, I am hoping to do the Jaydee and it's original owner as a feature, so sit tight! Been and...
- Aria Sb 505 And . . . . A Little Bit Of A Jaydee. . . . . .
Now, don't go into shock but. . . . . I have one 5 String Bass, just the one and no more. Those who know me a little better are probably thinking "steady now Eric, what's this all about". :) This is very much a closet bass - never rehearsed with...
- Aria Sb600, My First Sb. . . . . . . . .
Well, it did snow - quite a lot, so not going out today! Decided to go through some of my shots, delete the worst and sort out the best. I still struggle with the photography. Anyway, sat in front of a warm fire, I thought I might as well carry on, so...
Guitar
A little more Aria. . . . . .
I have just managed to acquire an Aria Elite "1", to go with my two
Elite "2"'s!! That's a bit of a mouthful if you say it quickly.
The man I bought it from is a lifetime bass player and was a
pleasure to meet up with.
A lot of interesting stuff, which I may share with you at a later date.
pleasure to meet up with.
A lot of interesting stuff, which I may share with you at a later date.
I don't have any shots of this one yet but will get some sorted.
So, on an Aria theme, let's have some more Aria!
I have had this one about four years and I bought it at a time I
was into "Oiled" finishes and this one is silky smooth.
was into "Oiled" finishes and this one is silky smooth.
SB404
Simple controls - Pan, Volume and Bass and Treble boost and cut.
Hangs like almost all the Aria's, perfectly balanced and comfortable
to wear.
to wear.
I've also got the five string version, SB505, which is the only five
string that I have, mainly due to the fact that that one extra string
confuses the hell out of me!!
I keep pulling the B, thinking it's an E!! Doh!!!
string that I have, mainly due to the fact that that one extra string
confuses the hell out of me!!
I keep pulling the B, thinking it's an E!! Doh!!!
SB Special II
I bought this for two reasons, the first is the stunning condition it is in
- over 25 years old and the fact that it is an up to date version (sort of)
of the TSB-650 that I have.
The TSB is a 32" scale and this SB is the standard 34".
Stacked volume and tone, with series/parallel switches.
A really nice bass with a good level of brightness, which can be reined in
with the tone controls.
The thing with Aria SB's, you don't have to fight with them when playing
live, they sort of work with you.
live, they sort of work with you.
In my opinion, a lot of thought went into how they are "worn" when you
are standing up.
are standing up.
Elite Pics.
I thought I would just throw these in - part of my learning how to get some
decent images and experimenting with light.
I took these last year and I'm not sure that my photographic expertise has
got any better since then.
got any better since then.
I will get some more shots of these at a later date.
And finally . . . . it's really nice to see people popping in, from all
over the world to see what's happening.
over the world to see what's happening.
Hi to you all. :)
If you have any questions or just want to drop me a line, perhaps
saying that you had a similar instrument, what you thought of it,
what memories you have, fire away.
[email protected]
Nothing will be posted up, if those are your wishes.
That's all for now, see you next week.
Cheers. :)
- A Picture Tells A Thousand Words. . . .
Time for a bit of a cheat, today! Left my memory stick somewhere safe, with some more of the collection, so not to hand at the moment - no pics!! In the meantime, the link I put up a few posts ago, comes up with these results, which I thought would brighten...
- Aria Rickenfaker - Rb550??. . . . . . .
Aria RB550, I think! Anyone would like to correct me, no worries - Jon?? Anyway, that's what I think it is. I have another Aria "Ricalike", neck thru and I think that is a 750? They made RE and RB Rickenbacker copies, so it's one of them. :) ...
- Aria Tsb-650. . . . . . .
Time for more Aria. . . . . . I have been a bit busy, so I have not been keeping up with the blog as much as I would like to but as I said in the last post, I am hoping to do the Jaydee and it's original owner as a feature, so sit tight! Been and...
- Aria Sb 505 And . . . . A Little Bit Of A Jaydee. . . . . .
Now, don't go into shock but. . . . . I have one 5 String Bass, just the one and no more. Those who know me a little better are probably thinking "steady now Eric, what's this all about". :) This is very much a closet bass - never rehearsed with...
- Aria Sb600, My First Sb. . . . . . . . .
Well, it did snow - quite a lot, so not going out today! Decided to go through some of my shots, delete the worst and sort out the best. I still struggle with the photography. Anyway, sat in front of a warm fire, I thought I might as well carry on, so...