Capture the golden era of Japanese guitar manufacturing with this vintage 1980 Aria Pro II LC-500 Les Paul Custom. Built at the world-renowned Matsumoku plant, this classic "Black Beauty" copy provides a premium vintage aesthetic, remarkable tonality, and rock-solid build quality without the Gibson price tag.
Finished in gloss black with deeply aged cream binding, this guitar features the iconic split-diamond inlay and open-book headstock design. It is highly prized by players and collectors alike for its deep resonance, fast playability, and precise build tolerances.
🔑 Key Features:
- September 1980 Vintage: Authenticated via historical Matsumoku serial tracking (#098032).
- Classic "Black Beauty" Styling: Jet black gloss finish, multilayer cream body binding, and block fingerboard inlays.
- Premium Wood Selection: Carved maple top combined with a solid mahogany back for authentic sustain.
- Humbucking Tone: Dual humbuckers deliver thick, punchy rock and warm, articulate blues tones.
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What’s Included:
- 1980 Aria Pro II LC-500 Guitar
- Hard shell case - see images. Case #944
Note: This is a genuine vintage instrument. Please review all pictures closely to see its beautiful natural aging and character.
** This is a used guitar and therefore may have cosmetic imperfections and blemishes such as swirls not visible in photos. If you are concerned about cosmetic issues please call our shop or come by during normal business hours and we will further describe the guitar. **
Big House Guitars is a brick and mortar store in Atlanta GA open 7 days a week. All items are available for viewing and playing in the shop during regular hours. All guitars are inspected and set up by our in house luthier. Buyers are encouraged to call the shop and ask any questions before placing an order. Please do not hesitate to contact the store directly at 404-254-0190.