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1977 Aria Pro II Strikin' Sound Stratocaster Type, Large Headstock, Black - Matsumoku Japan
A genuine 1970s Japanese S-style guitar from Aria Pro II's Strikin' Sound series, built at the Matsumoku factory in Matsumoto, Japan. The neck plate is stamped "MATSUMOKU" with serial number H771261 and "MADE IN JAPAN", which dates this guitar to 1977.
Matsumoku was one of Japan's most respected guitar factories and built Aria Pro II instruments from the 1960s until it closed in 1987. This example has the 1970s-style large headstock with the "Distinguished Custom Body by Matsumoku" decal, Aria Pro II branded sealed tuners, a 3-ply pickguard, and a figured maple neck with a walnut skunk stripe. It is a period-correct piece of Japanese vintage with plenty of mojo.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Make: Aria Pro II (Strikin' Sound series)
- Model: Strikin' Sound S-style (no model number marked on the guitar)
- Year: 1977 (serial H771261)
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Factory: Matsumoku
- Color: Black
- Neck: Maple, bolt-on (4-bolt neck plate)
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Neck thickness: 23 mm at 1st fret / 25 mm at 12th fret
- Pickups: 3 single coils
- Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone
- Pickup selector: 3-way
- Bridge: 6-screw synchronized tremolo
- Tuners: Aria Pro II branded sealed tuners
- String action at 12th fret: 1.8 mm (bass side) / 1.6 mm (treble side)
- Weight: 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs), measured
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Very Good
- Body: Honest playwear consistent with age
- Neck: In good condition, with ample truss rod adjustment remaining
- Frets: Approximately 50-60% remaining
- Hardware: Functions correctly. Plating wear on the tuner buttons and age-related yellowing on the pickup covers (vintage patina)
- Electronics: Tested and fully functional
- No modifications
A player-grade Japanese vintage S-style that is still ready to play. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual guitar for sale.
== INCLUDED ==
- Soft case
== WHY THIS GUITAR ==
Matsumoku-built Aria Pro II guitars are well regarded among collectors of 1970s Japanese instruments for their build quality and comfortable necks. With the Matsumoku-stamped neck plate, the 1970s large-headstock styling and a figured maple neck, this 1977 Strikin' Sound offers authentic Japanese vintage character at a player-friendly price.
Please feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.
SETUP & INSPECTION
Cleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:
- Neck relief and action adjusted
- Frets and fingerboard cleaned
- Intonation set
- Tuners and electronics checked
Your instrument arrives ready to play.
SHIPPING FROM JAPAN
- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance
- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit
- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days
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