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RMA Student Concert

Student Concerts are a big part of the learning

and performing experience.

The next student concert is the 9th September 2012 

"In memory of Phil MacAlpine. 1960-2012 RIP"

Tickets available at RMA at the counter mid October.

Aria Guitars




 

Aria offer an amazing variety of popular musical instruments. Aria instruments are unmatched in quality and low price point with a complete line including Professional Classical guitars, Quality Acoustic guitars, Spectacular electrics, and Thumping basses.

 

 

See Russell for any of the Aria Range

  • Aria Classical Guitars & Packages
  • Aria Acoustic Guitars, Dobro Guitars & Packages
  • Aria Electric Guitars & Packages
  • Aria Bass Guitars & Packages
  • Aria Effects Pedals & Pedal Carry Cases
  • Aria Guitar Wall Hangers

 

Top of the Range are the PE Series

Introduced in the 1970s the PE Series has become a classic of the Aria range. Featuring our patented body design, Aria heel-less neck (on set neck models), which allows easier access to the higher frets and the patented PE bridge and tailpiece. The range includes the PE Spirit,which offers a fresh lightweight approach to the PE design. The PE Anniversary features a stunning quilted maple figured top with abalone purfling and position markers. The PE Limited offers semi hollow body construction, for increased resonance and sparkle and the PE Inspire is made in our renowned custom shop in Japan.

 

Body :      Flamed Maple Carved Top, Mahogany Back, Semi-Solid Construction
Neck :     Mahogany, Set-Neck, Heel-less Cutaway
Fingerboard :     Selected Rosewood
Frets :     22F
Scale :     635mm(25")
Pickups :     Seymour Duncan SH-1 Humbucker x 1, Seymour Duncan SH-14 Humbucker x 1
Controls :     Volume x 1, Tone x 1, PU Selector Switch x 1
Tailpiece :     Aria original SPT Bridge & QH Tailpiece
Hardware :     Gold
Finish :     NOK, VS(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Top)
Aria Custom Shop Designed and produced in Japan

 

Aria is a Japanese manufacturer of acoustic and electric guitars and basses.

History

The company was formed in Japan in 1953 by Shiro Arai as Arai and Company. They began retailing acoustic guitars in 1960, although the company didn't actually start manufacturing their own until 1964. Aria arranged for Matsumoku, the musical instrument maker, to build the guitars for them under contract. Arai and Matsumoku started building acoustic guitars in 1964, and then electric guitars in 1966, using Arai, Aria, Aria Diamond, and Diamond brand names. The Aria brand name was changed to Aria Pro II in late 1975, though this has been used mostly, but not exclusively, for electric guitars. All guitars were made in Japan until 1988, when production of less expensive models was switched to Korea. In the mid-1990s a few models were made in the United States.

Guitars

In the 70s and early 80s the company came into its own in the United States with a series of high end professional instruments. The company had many professional endorsements such as Herb Ellis, Mike Biggs, Neal Schon, Rod Stewart Band, Jerry Reed, and many more. The guitars were distributed at this point by Tillman Distributors in Charlotte NC. With the input from various artists and from the founders of Tillman Distributors, Joe Tillman, Dean Tillman and Jerry Tillman, the Aria Pro II guitars made a real mark in the industry during that time. Many of the models are still sought after by collectors and players alike.
 
 

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