Aria ZZ Custom 1984 - Blood Splatter

Aria Pro II ZZ Custom Blood Splatter

In 1984, the mad scientists at the Matsumoku Factory in Nagoya, Japan created a monster that would escape the infamous guitar laboratory and unleash itself on the citizens of Japan the following year. The Aria Pro II ZZ Custom had already been on the scene for a couple of years but in 1985 the Explorer-inspired kaiju, dipping with the blood of its victims, would morph into its final form as the ultimate murder weapon of shred.

This 40-year-old assassin is in excellent condition with no major dings or cracks and, other than some aging of the white, the slasher-inspired finish is as visually striking as the day of its first kill. Hardware is all original and in full working order. Slight remnants of corrosion remain on the brass volume and tone knobs, however it doesn’t affect their functionality at all. The glossy C-shaped neck is comfortable and allows you to deliver a fast attack, while the seething Protomatic V MMK45 Humbuckers pack all the brute force needed for those classic metal tones.

We’re a little bit obsessed with 80s metal here at Pistol Shrimp Guitars and we can’t imagine a more perfect embodiment of that glorious era than this vintage implement of death.

Comes ready for action with a set of D’Addario 10s and a full set up. We’ve done our best to show any imperfections in the pictures, however as noted this guitar is in incredible condition for its age. Any questions, feel free to get in touch.

Body: Alder

Neck: Maple, Smooth Joint

Fretboard: Rosewood

Frets: 24

Inlay: Dot

Scale: 25 ½

Tuners: MHG-1G

String Lock: SLN-1G

Nut: Graphite

Pickups: Protomatic V Humbucker x2

Bridge: ACT 2 Tremolo (Brass saddle, solid steel baseplate)

Controls: 1x Volume, 1x Tone, 3-way Pickup Selector

Hardware: Gold, Brass Volume/Tone Knobs