![]() ![]() The same factory was making almost exactly the same guitar in the mid seventies branded an Aria Backaroo or Greco TE-500, but both of those more visible brands will cost you almost double the listed price on this. Freight Method 8 Kilos UK / EUR USA / CAN / AUS EMS (3-4 days) 114.00 GBP 98.00 GBP SAL (2-3 Weeks) 87.00 GBP 87.00 GBP SEA (6-8 Weeks) 48.00 GBP 48.00 GBP ALL OTHER COUNTRIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR RATESRates can be checked for all destinations at the following link (Based on 120 Yen to 1 GBP) All times are estimates based on the Postal information published and are NOT GUARANTEED DELIVERY TIMES. These guitars were reportedly produced for the parent company behind Pearl Drums, and made at the famed Matsumoku plant in the mid 70s. If anyone requires a particular photo please ask and it will be taken and posted with the others. Customers are responsible for all applicable taxes, customs and duties associated with importing the item(s), this is in addition to the delivery charge. Items are shipped via Japan Post Office from Japan. Negative or Zero feedback bidders please contact me first or your bid will be withdrawn. Payment must be received in 7 days, or Buyer Must notify Seller to make other arrangements via Email or negative feedback will be left and item be relisted. Rates are below or feel free to email for confirmation. As there is obviously a difference in price Buyer can decide which. Aria Pro II Backaroo Natural Telecaster MIJ Guitar It weighs just over 8 kilos packed properly so can be sent from Japan by EMS express registered airmail (3-4 days), SAL (2-3 weeks) or Sea freight (6-8 weeks). TO VIEW HIGH-RES PICTURES OF THIS ITEM PLEASE. The fretboard has a couple of marks notably a small ding by the second fret but is otherwise fine with the frets showing some minor wear. The pickups are original and the electrics are working well. The original hardware is in excellent order and working fine. The back of the C-profile neck has a couple of dimples but is basically clean and the headstock has the odd mark. The guitar has a number of minor scratches and small dings front and back including some small chips on the edges but overall nothing major. Not sure if this is because fewer were made, or their owners are reluctant to part with them. (see pics) It weighs 4.30 kilos and is from the late 70's/early-80's based on the logo style. The Aria Pro II Backaroo is a kind of brother guitar to the also excellent Greco Telecasters being made at Matsumoku at the same time, but they come up for sale much less often. An Aria pro II 'Backaroo' Natural Finish Telecaster Guitar. ![]()
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