1984 Aria Pro II ZZ Custom Bloody White w/ Gold Hardware & Floyd, Japan Matsumoku

Up for sale, a 1984 Aria Pro II ZZ Custom in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This rare Aria model was crafted in Japan at the Matsumoku factory as part of Aria’s aptly named Blood Series, produced for a notably brief period and designed as a perfect complement to the exploding popularity of glam metal. Features include a beveled Explorer-style body, a pair of Protomatic V pickups, Floyd Rose-licensed double locking tremolo, and, of course, a gloss Bloody White finish.

The Protomatic V humbuckers feature ceramic magnets, offering plenty of power and punch, keeping things tight and crisp in high gain situations while offering a range of roaring tonalities ideal for searing leads and crunchy chords. This ZZ Custom weighs 7lbs 15oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple
• Shape: Slender C, measuring .805” 1st fret, .905” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 24-fret, 9 1/2” radius
• Frets: Jumbo, no wear
• Scale Length: 25 1/2”
• Nut: 1.650” (42mm)
• Tuners: Aria Pro II MHG-1G (gold-plated)
• Serialization: 4-prefix (1984 production)

Body Specs:

• Wood: Alder
• Pickups: Protomatic V humbucker x2
• Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to March/April, 1984
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
• Hardware: ACT-3 tremolo (Floyd-Rose-licensed), flat-top knurled knobs, pickup surrounds/switch tip

The gloss Bloody White finish shows light pick wear on top, one finish chip on the back, and a few small chips and dings along the perimeter, lower body points and treble-side edge of the headstock. The gloss finish on the neck profile is flawless.

A black tolex hardshell case is included.