1960s Aria MIJ Offset Hollowbody Thinline Electric Guitar in Red Burst
1960s Aria MIJ Offset Hollowbody Thinline Electric Guitar in Red Burst
Condition: In good condition with minor cosmetic wear. No accessories included (case, power supply etc).
Photos shown are of the product on hand.
Ref: 35416
Serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs
3 months electrical, 6 months structural warranty
On used gear, excluding misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items like strings. On top of your rights under consumer law.
Afterpay available on this one
Interest-free layby in store (20% deposit, up to 3 months) · Afterpay up to A$4,000, in store and online · Zip above A$4,000
7-day change-of-mind returns
From the day you receive it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or mouth-played items. Faulty? No fee, and we pay postage. Returns policy
Pickup available at 16 Chrome Street
Usually ready in 2 hours
See it in person first? Ask to try it at the shop. Quote Ref: 35416.
Overview
Hollowbody? Offset? Why don't we do both! This vintage head-turner came to us as a complete mystery. There are very few examples of this particular model online. However this shape was produced by Teisco-Gen-Gakki in the 1960s. Greco sold this funky shape in the 1960s as the "Model 990." Toledo also marketed this guitar as the "1202T", with a couple of other legacy Japanese guitar brands selling the model, too.
This guitar was manufactured in approximately 1967, putting it in the centre of the experimental era, before any lawsuit replicas.
This guitar truly has that vintage feeling all over. As expected, the neck is on the chunkier and rounder side and body is substantial, yet still lightweight. While, this guitar isn't for fast, face-melting playing, it is an excellent choice for surf and indie rockers and those playing more atmospheric styles. However, if you're partial to some high-fidelity garage/trashy tones, you may have just stumbled upon your dream guitar, with thanks to the two original single coil pickups. Raw, fuzzy and with lots of bite.
Specs
| Year | Approx. 1967 |
|---|---|
| Made in | Japan |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Finish | Red Burst |
| Body Material | Laminated ply |
| Neck Material | Unknown - Mahogany-like |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Fret Count | 21 frets, low action |
| Radius | 7.25" - 9.5" compound radius |
| Nut | Plastic, 42mm |
| Pickup Configuration | SS |
| Pickups | 2x original single coil pickups |
| Controls | 2x volume, 2x, tone, 3-way selector switch |
| Bridge | Tremolo bridge (no arm) |
| TUners | Non-original. Top 3 strings tune backwards |
Condition & Warranty
Tested and under warranty. Every preloved item is serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs before it goes on sale. Used gear comes with our warranty: 3 months for electrical faults and 6 months for structural faults. It excludes misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items such as strings and batteries. It's on top of your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
7-day change-of-mind returns. From the day you receive it, on new and preloved gear. It must come back as you received it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or anything played with the mouth. If it's faulty, the fee never applies, your Australian Consumer Law rights apply, and we pay return postage. Returns policy
Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199 and under 5kg, with an express option at checkout for most items. Guitars over A$2,000 ship free by courier to Qld, NSW, Vic, ACT and Tas, and half price to SA, WA and NT. Preloved items usually ship the same day or within 72 hours.
