Aria

Aria Guitars was founded in 1956 by Shiro Arai in Nagoya, Japan, initially focusing on importing musical instruments before transitioning to manufacturing their acoustic guitars in the early 1960s. Collaborating with Matsumoku Industrial, they expanded into electric guitars, introducing the Aria Pro II line in 1975, which featured innovative designs like the PE series and SB basses. These instruments gained popularity among musicians for their quality craftsmanship and distinctive sound.