‘88 Aria Pro | Warrior (WR-653A) | Black Gloss | Japan 🇯🇵

Aria Pro II Warrior WR-653A – Black – Gotoh GE1988 Floyd – Active HSS – Made in Japan

If you know Japanese performance guitars, you already know Aria Pro II built some absolute monsters. This model is simply called The Warrior.

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This Warrior WR-653A is a purpose-built shred warrior finished in classic glossy black, loaded with premium Gotoh hardware, and fitted with an active HSS system that covers everything from tight metal rhythm to articulate cleans.

Fast neck, killer access, stays in tune if you abuse the bar.

🔥 Highlights

✔ Made in Japan

✔ Aggressive Warrior body style

✔ Comfortable, balanced on a strap

✔ Set up for modern rock & metal

✔ Serious hardware throughout

⚙ Hardware

Gotoh GE1988 tremolo

Widely respected as one of the best Floyd-style units ever produced. Smooth travel, excellent sustain, and dependable return to pitch.

Gotoh tuners

Built to last and very solid.

🎛 Electronics – Active HSS

Bridge: Active humbucker for punch, saturation, and tight response.

Middle/Neck: Active singles for clarity and versatility.

You can go from crushing gain → to clean passages without the muddiness.

🎯 Playability

The neck is quick, comfortable, and built for speed without feeling thin or fragile. Upper fret access is effortless thanks to the deep Warrior cutaways.

Great for:

• ✔palm-muted riffing
• ✔fluid legato
• ✔dive bombs
• ✔expressive vibrato
  

💬 Condition

Excellent overall. Gloss black shows beautifully, hardware is clean, and it’s ready for stage or studio. Some buckle rash. No rear plate. Includes tremolo bar. No case. One is available for purchase.

💰 Why Buyers Love These

Aria’s MIJ instruments are gaining serious respect as players realize they rival far more expensive brands. Getting one with premium Gotoh hardware like this and active electronics makes it a LOT of guitar for the money.

🚀 Bottom Line

If you want a reliable, pro-level shred guitar without paying boutique prices, this Warrior absolutely punches above its class. Thank you for reading my listing. Be sure to check out my other listings.