Aria Pro II RSB Deluxe 1986 - Black MIJ Matsumoku Cliff Burton / John Taylor

Up for sale is a rare, all-original 1986 Aria Pro II RSB Deluxe-II 4-string electric bass in a classic gloss black finish. This instrument was precision-built during the golden era of Japanese guitar manufacturing at the legendary Matsumoku factory, highly revered by players and collectors worldwide for its stellar build quality and exceptional tone.Key Features & Technical Specs:

• The Matsumoku Legacy: Features the original gold-plated neck plate complete with the iconic "Accurate Bolt-On System" engraving and the stamped "MADE IN JAPAN" serial number (6021020).
• Versatile Electronics: Outfitted with its original high-output "Reverse P/J" pickup configuration (MB-III split-coil in the middle, MB-J1 single-coil at the bridge).
• Dual Sound Toggles: Features dual-sound mini-toggle switches that change individual pickup coil paths (series/parallel). Paired with the independent stacked concentric volume/tone knobs, you can dial in everything from a fat, aggressive vintage thump to clean, modern, single-coil bite—all completely passive without needing a battery.
• Premium Tonewoods: Solid, lightweight Alder body mated to a rock-solid Maple neck and a smooth 22-fret Rosewood fingerboard.

Condition & Hardware:

This vintage instrument is in remarkable cosmetic and structural shape for being 40 years old. The notoriously fragile factory gold hardware (heavy-duty bridge, control knobs, and tuning keys) has remained bright, clean, and entirely free of major pitting or oxidation. The neck is straight, the frets have plenty of life left, and the action plays wonderfully.

What’s Included:

• 1986 Aria Pro II RSB Deluxe-II Bass Guitar
• Vintage Peavy form-fitting hardshell case (shown in photos)