{"product_id":"vintage-1986-aria-pro-ii-the-cat-mij-electric-guitar-hss-hardtail-black","title":"Vintage 1986 Aria Pro II 'The Cat' - MIJ - Electric Guitar HSS Hardtail Black","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n **Vintage 1986 Aria Pro II \"The Cat\" Series Electric Guitar**\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n **Made in Japan - Matsumoku Factory (November 1986)**\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n **Finish:** Gloss Black which has flattened to a more satin finish over the years\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n **Bridge Type:** Rare Factory Hardtail String-Through-Body\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n Up for sale is a fantastic piece of 1980s Japanese guitar history. This Aria Pro II \"The Cat\" was crafted at the legendary Matsumoku plant in November 1986 (Serial: 6112220), just before production shifted out of Japan. Matsumoku instruments are highly revered by collectors for their exceptional build quality, fast necks, and outstanding reliability.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n ### Key Features \u0026amp; Specifications:\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n * **Rare Hardtail Design:** Unlike the standard floating tremolo versions that suffer from 80s tuning instability, this model features a highly reliable factory string-through-body hardtail bridge. It offers incredible tuning stability and enhanced natural sustain.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n * **Distinct Top Plate:** Features the classic, original black plastic anchor plate seamlessly integrated behind the fixed bridge on the front face of the body.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n * **Versatile HSS Layout:** Configured with two single-coil pickups in the neck\/middle positions and an eye-catching chrome-covered humbucker in the bridge for an extra punchy rock tone.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n * **Fast-Playing Neck:** Comfortable bolt-on maple neck with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard. Perfect for smooth leads and comfortable rhythm work.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n ### Condition \u0026amp; Functionality:**\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n * **Paintwork:** The gloss black paintwork is in fair condition. As a genuine 40-year-old vintage instrument, it shows standard, age-related cosmetic blemishes, surface swirls, and minor marks as expected for its age.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n * **Frets:** The frets are in excellent shape with loads of life left in them, offering plenty of playing time before needing any major attention.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n * **Electronics:** Fully tested and operational. The 5-way pickup selector switch, volume dial, and tone dial all work exactly as they should with no issues.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n ### Shipping \u0026amp; Important Terms:**\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n * **PLEASE NOTE:** The hard case shown in the photographs is for display purposes only and is **NOT included** in this sale. The guitar will be securely packed and boxed safely for transit.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n * Dispatched quickly with reliable, tracked UK delivery.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n *Please review all photos carefully to see the exact condition of the guitar. Don't miss out on a rare, hardtail MIJ Matsumoku rock machine! Please message me if you have any questions.*\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Aria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58359176003915,"sku":"axe028","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9911\/6619\/files\/10_d5fa581d-78fd-4839-8b99-db2c788d6bb9.jpg?v=1788530949","url":"https:\/\/axetraders.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1986-aria-pro-ii-the-cat-mij-electric-guitar-hss-hardtail-black","provider":"Axe Traders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}