Cheap & cheerful (4): Aria IGB-Std

Aria is currently experiencing a come-back of sorts. Either this or there is an attempt by the manufacturer to make Arias more accessible to players. The IGB bass I tried yesterday wasn't a costly unit- $350 <$250 & you get a very decent J-bass tones & those deep, wicked Stingray-esque voicing from that humbucker. The construction- I give it a thumbs up despite a slight fray at the exposed neck tongue, near the single coil pickup. A great bass that won't break your piggy.

Thanks to Davis GMC for the opportunity.

Selling: ARIA XL Standard

Yes, this Aria XL Standard is still very new, I'm clearing it to make way for another ARIA, one sporting a dual humbucking pickup combo, I do not need a middle pickup in the mean time. Details:

• For sale: Aria XL Standard
• Condition: 9/10
• Bag included
• Self-collect: Venue to be confirmed
• Price: $140 (final)
• No trade/ reservation
• Confirmation via e-mail: dark1349@hotmail.com

Need more details? Just post it via the comments section here/ e-mail me... thanks in advance.
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EDIT: Guitar SOLD as at 8.07 PM (9th May '11). Thanks to all who replied.

Separated at birth (slight return)

This is the affordable Squier Bullet HH- looks simple & attractive if you are an objective player, shopping on a budget.

The Aria STG 005 bears an uncanny resemblance (save for some differences) & it's less than $160... I played this guitar a few days ago at Davis GMC, I won't hesitate to recommend it to those in need of an above average player that's very reasonably priced.

Aria: XL Standard

Yesterday's catch: Aria XL Standard.

Simple headstock design, very much in the Kramer vein. The Fretboard markers are blatant Jackson duplicates, no hiding that.

The neck profile for both the XL Standard & Deluxe is that slim, shred-worthy spec. In fact, it's slimmer than Ibanez's pre-2011 Wizard II make.

The neck heel is a little beveled to give excess to the upper frets but in use, it didn't help much. Nevertheless, upper fret reaches are not very restrictive.

What's this? A sumptuous neck binding for $195? Upon closer inspection, it's faux binding.

But for $195, the manufacturer had included a coil split switch- now this is value-for-money. Thumbs up!

I'm definitely happy with the bridge saddles; despite being the vintage/ traditional type, the action adjustment screws do not protrude to jab the picking hand palm while in play.

The Aria guitars are currently the value-for-money instruments we should consider if we are shopping on a strict budget. Many of us are battling past, repulsive Aria QC episodes in the midst of short-listing the current generation of Aria makes. These are definitely beyond your past nightmares, in fact, the manufacturer wouldn't be foolish to let QC issues dampen the business especially when the technology to create good, affordable guitars are now available.

Aria (Part 2)

The ARIA XL Deluxe, as seen above, is also available @ Davis GMC (black only, please note), I have yet to try it... maybe I'll do it today, he he... So if you are looking for a locking-whammy bridge on a budget, this one's less than $300... For many working adults, the Singapore Government is giving us at least $500 come 1st May, yes? Just reminding you... *grin*

Aria

Aria guitars are now available at Davis GMC. I know what you are thinking- oh... it's that second fiddle brand of the '80s you'd love to hate after buying your preferred brand name guitar. I played the XL Standard (above) yesterday & it's a very decent player for less than $200...

The Retro Classic fared as well, sporting a sub-$200 price tag like its XL Standard sibling, above. If you are on a strict budget, the Aria offerings should be considered.