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Aria Guitars Co.
Company typePrivate
IndustryMusical instruments
Founded1956; 68 years ago (1956)[1][2]
HeadquartersNagoya, Japan
Area served
Global
Key people
H.Noble / Noubuaki Hayashi
Products
Brands
List
    • Laule'A
    • Mojo Gig Bags
    • Fiesta
    • José Antonio
    • Pignose
    • Kelii[3]
Websiteariaguitars.com

Aria Guitars Co. is a Japanese manufacturer of musical instruments. The company, sited in the city of Nagoya, produces electric, acoustic and classical guitars, electric basses and ukuleles through its brands Laule'A, Mojo Gig Bags, Fiesta, José Antonio, Pignose and Kelii.[3]

History

Aria was formed in Japan in 1956 by Shiro Arai as "Arai & Co., Inc".[1][2]

They began retailing acoustic guitars in 1960, although the company did not start manufacturing their own until 1964. Aria arranged for Matsumoku, the musical instrument maker, to build the guitars for them under contract. Arai and Matsumoku started building acoustic guitars in 1964, and then electric guitars in 1966, using Arai, Aria, Aria Diamond, Diamond, and much less frequently, Arita brand names. The Aria brandname was changed to Aria Pro II in late 1975, though this has been used mostly (but not exclusively) for electric guitars and basses. All guitars were made in Japan until February 1987, when production of less expensive models (Magna MAB/MAC and Integra IGB series) was switched to Korea (Samick-factory production actually started as early as May 1986).

In the mid-1990s a few models (including the Fender Stratocaster-inspired Fullerton series guitars and the Steve Bailey 6-string fretless signature bass) were made in the United States. [citation needed]

Aria Pro II

  • Aria Pe Elite (Les Paul Type)
    Aria Pe Elite (Les Paul Type)
  • PE-R100
    PE-R100
  • PE
    PE
  • TA-30
    TA-30
  • Cardinal
    Cardinal
  • Cardinal CSB-300 Bass
    Cardinal CSB-300 Bass
  • Tri Sound TS-600
    Tri Sound TS-600
  • RS
    RS
  • RS
    RS
  • John Taylor model Bass
    John Taylor model Bass
  • SB-R80 Bass
    SB-R80 Bass
  • SB CB Cliff Burton Bass
    SB CB Cliff Burton Bass
  • RSB Bass
    RSB Bass
  • MA-40
    MA-40
  • Urchin Deluxe V
    Urchin Deluxe V
  • Space Dime
    Space Dime
  • LS-700 (Les Paul type)
    LS-700 (Les Paul type)
  • Britz by Aria Pro II (Les Paul type) [bottom]
    Britz by Aria Pro II (Les Paul type) [bottom]
  • (Stratocaster type)
    (Stratocaster type)
  • Aria Pro II Bass
    Aria Pro II Bass

References

  1. ^ a b History of ARIA Pro II, "The company [Aria Co., Inc] was established in 1956 by Mr.Shiro Arai.
  2. ^ a b The History of Aria, "On August 2nd, 1956, ARAI & CO., INC was founded."
  3. ^ a b Other brands on Aria website, 9 Oct 2019

Bibliography

  • "History of ARIA Pro II (Arai Co., Ltd)". Music-Trade.co.jp. Yokohama: Dai-Showa Corporation.
  • "The History of Aria". Aria Guitars [Arai & Co., Inc].
  • "About Aria" (in Japanese). Nagoya: Arai & Co., Inc.
  • "About Aria UK". Guildford: Aria UK Limited. Archived from the original on 2015-07-25. Retrieved 2015-07-24.

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