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Description
1977 Aria Pro II "Backaroo" TE-500 Thinline Telecaster Made in Japan Matsumoku w/caseMaker: Aria Model: Backaroo Condition: very good Description: From Japan's legendary Matsumoko factory; we have this 1977 Aria Pro II Backaroo Thinline style Telecaster. A classic example of a "lawsuit"era with a build quality that rivaled the US versions. This one is in very good condition throughout. The body shows some very minor surface marks and dings but is otherwise in great shape. Neck is solid and only shows some light surface marks.
Maker: Aria
Model: Backaroo
Condition: very good
Description:
From Japan's legendary Matsumoko factory; we have this 1977 Aria Pro II Backaroo Thinline style Telecaster. A classic example of a "lawsuit"era with a build quality that rivaled the US versions.
This one is in very good condition throughout. The body shows some very minor surface marks and dings but is otherwise in great shape. Neck is solid and only shows some light surface marks. Fretboard shows some light wear along the edges but is otherwise clean. Hardware shows its age but all works perfectly and overall in great shape. Electronics work great and pickups sound fantastic. A killer and somewhat rare Thinline style Tele from Aria Pro II built in the legendary matsumoko factory that was making some of the best guitars of the era. Ships with hard case.
Has been fully inspected and setup here by our team at Coast Sonic and is ready for a new home. Includes hardcase.
Weight: 9lbs (we know, its a thinline but it is made from solid mahogany with pancake style construction)
Neck Depth: 1st fret .876", 12th fret .982"
Fretboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1 5/8"
Pickup Values: Neck 5.41k, Bridge 6.33k
- Model: TE-500-ON (Often referred to as a "phantom" or rare model).
- Body: Mahogany "pancake" construction, often with a hollow thinline design.
- Neck: Maple.
- Pickups: SS configuration (Single-Coil/Single-Coil).
- Production: 1977, Made in Japan (Matsumoku factory).
- Tone: Characterized by a "warm, rich tone" from the mahogany, paired with classic, sharp, punchy single-coil "telecaster twang".
- Condition: Often found with significant aging, including checking, scuffs, or rust, typical of vintage 70s guitars.
- Rarity: Frequently noted as hard to find compared to the humbucker-equipped TE-500N
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