{"product_id":"1982-83-aria-pro-ii-zz-deluxe-explorer-blue-burst-mij-matsumoku-gold-hw-w-ohsc","title":"1982-83 Aria Pro II ZZ Deluxe Explorer Blue Burst MIJ Matsumoku Gold HW w\/OHSC","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\u003e1982-1983 Aria Pro II ZZ Deluxe - Explorer Type, Blue Burst - MIJ Matsumoku\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine piece of 1980s Japanese guitar history. The Aria Pro II ZZ Deluxe is an Explorer-style solid body built at the legendary Matsumoku factory, the same plant responsible for the most highly regarded Aria Pro II instruments of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example wears a blue burst finish with black edges and full gold hardware, a combination that captures the look of the early 80s Japanese rock scene. The headstock carries the \"ZZ Deluxe\" and \"Smooth Joint\" markings, and the neck plate is stamped \"Aria Pro II - Accurate Bolt On System - 2110119 - Made in Japan\". The serial number places production in the 1982-1983 period, during Matsumoku's most respected years of output. It comes with its original Aria Pro II hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== SPECIFICATIONS ==\u003cbr\u003e- Model: ZZ Deluxe\u003cbr\u003e- Year: 1982-1983 (serial 2110119)\u003cbr\u003e- Country of Origin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e- Factory: Matsumoku\u003cbr\u003e- Color: Blue Burst\u003cbr\u003e- Fingerboard: Rosewood, dot inlays\u003cbr\u003e- Neck Joint: Bolt-on (\"Accurate Bolt On System\" \/ \"Smooth Joint\")\u003cbr\u003e- Pickups: Two humbuckers\u003cbr\u003e- Controls: Two knobs\u003cbr\u003e- Switch: Toggle switch\u003cbr\u003e- Bridge: Gold-plated tremolo bridge with arm\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners: Gold Aria Pro II stamped tuners\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware Finish: Gold\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 3.4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== CONDITION ==\u003cbr\u003eOverall: Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Body: Finish chipping at the body point, honest playwear consistent with age\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: Straight\u003cbr\u003e- Frets: Approximately 70% remaining\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: Tarnish on the gold parts (vintage patina)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar plays well and all electronics function correctly. 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- Original Aria Pro II hard case\u003cbr\u003e- Tremolo arm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== WHY THIS GUITAR ==\u003cbr\u003eMatsumoku-built Aria Pro II models from the early 1980s are steadily gaining recognition outside Japan, and the ZZ Deluxe is one of the most visually striking of the line. Gold hardware over a blue burst body, a comfortable bolt-on \"Smooth Joint\" neck and a 3.4 kg weight make this a usable player's instrument as well as a collectible Japan Vintage piece. Finding one still paired with its original hard case is increasingly uncommon.\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":67617386725618,"sku":"ARI_ZZDELUXE_0924","price":94600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/3113\/3426\/files\/01_cd3dc603-211e-4d08-a9b7-f4d18ebc812d.jpg?v=1790907403","url":"https:\/\/revertyjapan.com\/products\/1982-83-aria-pro-ii-zz-deluxe-explorer-blue-burst-mij-matsumoku-gold-hw-w-ohsc","provider":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}