{"product_id":"1970s-aria-pro-ii-lc-500-les-paul-custom-cherry-sunburst-mij-matsumoku-japan","title":"1970s Aria Pro II LC-500 Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst MIJ Matsumoku Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverty Used Guitars Japan — every instrument inspected, set up, and played before listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1970s Aria Pro II LC-500 Les Paul Custom Type - MIJ, Matsumoku Factory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japanese vintage single-cut from the golden age of MIJ copy-era guitars. The Aria Pro II LC series was built at the Matsumoku factory, the same workshop behind Aria Pro II's PE and SB models, and the LC-500 follows the Gibson Les Paul Custom template closely: multi-ply body binding, split-diamond headstock inlay, block position markers and a set-neck construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example wears a Cherry Sunburst finish over a maple top, with a matching sunburst on the back and neck. The \"Aria Pro II\" headstock logo and the \"Custom\" truss rod cover are both present and legible. Aria began its partnership with Matsumoku in 1964, and the \"Aria Pro II\" name was adopted in 1975, placing this guitar in the 1970s Matsumoku period. No serial number was found on this instrument, so the year is given as a range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== SPECIFICATIONS ==\u003cbr\u003e- Model: LC-500 (Les Paul Custom type)\u003cbr\u003e- Year: 1970s (Matsumoku era)\u003cbr\u003e- Country of Origin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e- Factory: Matsumoku\u003cbr\u003e- Color: Cherry Sunburst\u003cbr\u003e- Body: Mahogany with maple top\u003cbr\u003e- Neck Joint: Set neck\u003cbr\u003e- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 frets, block inlays\u003cbr\u003e- Scale: 24.75\"\u003cbr\u003e- Pickups: Two covered humbuckers\u003cbr\u003e- Controls: Two Volume, Two Tone\u003cbr\u003e- Switch: 3-way toggle\u003cbr\u003e- Bridge: Tune-o-matic with stop tailpiece\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 4.35 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== CONDITION ==\u003cbr\u003eOverall: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Body: Shows use. Scuffs and swirl marks across the back; the body binding shows fine surface checking visible in the photos\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: Straight\u003cbr\u003e- Frets: Approximately 60-70% remaining\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: Rust and plating wear on the metal parts (vintage patina)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll electronics function correctly and the guitar is fully playable. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual guitar for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== INCLUDED ==\u003cbr\u003e- Soft case (generic, non-original)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== WHY THIS GUITAR ==\u003cbr\u003eMatsumoku-built instruments are highly regarded among MIJ collectors for their wood selection and consistent joinery, and the LC series is one of the most faithful Les Paul Custom interpretations the factory produced. With honest playwear, a straight neck and correct working electronics, this is a genuine player-grade piece of Japanese vintage history rather than a case queen. The Cherry Sunburst over maple gives it a look that sits closer to a Custom-spec Standard than a plain black Custom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSETUP \u0026amp; INSPECTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:\u003cbr\u003e- Neck relief and action adjusted\u003cbr\u003e- Frets and fingerboard cleaned\u003cbr\u003e- Intonation set\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners and electronics checked\u003cbr\u003eYour instrument arrives ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING FROM JAPAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance\u003cbr\u003e- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit\u003cbr\u003e- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days\u003cbr\u003ePlease message us with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50080953008370,"sku":"ARI_LC500_0907","price":84800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/3113\/3426\/files\/01_52b90daf-1ce7-4578-9767-8bfe20298f41.jpg?v=1789368667","url":"https:\/\/revertyjapan.com\/products\/1970s-aria-pro-ii-lc-500-les-paul-custom-cherry-sunburst-mij-matsumoku-japan","provider":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}