USED Aria Pro II / TS600 TS Circuit Type I Walnut 1979 [10]

1979 Aria Pro II Early Model TS600 in Walnut!

We have received an early 1979 Aria Pro II TS600.
In 1978, the original design models (Proto Type Line) of the Aria Pro II brand were introduced. The following year, in 1979, the TS Series (Tri Sound Series) was added to the lineup as a new product. This particular instrument is a 1979 TS600.
Featuring a 24-fret through-neck body covering two octaves, along with a booster, a 6-position rotary switch, a phase switch, and coil tap switches for each pickup, the control system allows for the creation of over 30 different sounds. It was introduced as a hot series geared toward players looking to establish their own original sound.

Controls (listed from top to bottom...)
(1) Master Volume
(2) Pickup selector switch
(3) 6-position rotary switch
(4) Booster On/Off Switch
(5) Booster Volume
(6) Neck Pickup Coil Tap Switch
(7) Bridge Pickup Coil Tap Switch
(8) Phase Switch
(9) Master Tone

The pickups are in original condition and feature the original Aria Pro II EXTRA-II zebra-striped finish.
Furthermore, there are no signs of unusual soldering work on the controls, so it appears to be a fully original, solder-virgin instrument.
Although the body is made of SEN WOOD, it tends to be lightweight despite its 5-piece through-neck construction of maple and walnut.

Overall Condition
As this instrument is 47 years old, it shows various scratches and wear on the wood and finish typical of its age.
Additionally, while there is some torque degradation in the Kluson Type 6 line tuners (nut-mounted style) and some warping in the button shaft of the first-string tuner, there is no critical damage, and the controls function well.
Considering its age, this is a rare specimen that remains clean and in good playing condition.

Condition Grade: B+: Some scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 912024
Year of Manufacture: 1979
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Case: Soft case (with lettering painted on the outer pocket)
Accessories: None
Weight: 3.61 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String height (low string side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 43.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.6 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 24.5 mm
Scale: 648mm (25.5")
Radius: 184mm (7.25")
Strings at setup: ERNIE BALL 2223 / .009-.042 set
Repair/Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, fret leveling and shaping, mirror finish on control panel

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any measurements listed for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup. These measurements are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase and do not guarantee that the values will be the same when the item arrives.

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