{"product_id":"1977-aria-ae-700-mach-1-hollowbody-sunburst-es-175-lawsuit-guitar-899-copy-1","title":"1980 Aria Pro II LC-500 Les Paul Custom \"Black Beauty\" (MIJ Matsumoku) Case #944","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"truncation-container truncation-container--open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item2-description__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eCapture the golden era of Japanese guitar manufacturing with this vintage \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1980 Aria Pro II LC-500 Les Paul Custom\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built at the world-renowned \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMatsumoku plant\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this classic \"Black Beauty\" copy provides a premium vintage aesthetic, remarkable tonality, and rock-solid build quality without the Gibson price tag.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003egloss black\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with deeply aged \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ecream binding\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e🔑 \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSeptember 1980 Vintage:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Authenticated via historical Matsumoku serial tracking (#098032).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eClassic \"Black Beauty\" Styling:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Jet black gloss finish, multilayer cream body binding, and block fingerboard inlays.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePremium Wood Selection:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved maple top combined with a solid mahogany back for authentic sustain.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHumbucking Tone:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual humbuckers deliver thick, punchy rock and warm, articulate blues tones.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e1980 Aria Pro II LC-500 Guitar\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eHard shell case - see images. Case #944\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eNote: This is a genuine vintage instrument. Please review all pictures closely to see its beautiful natural aging and character.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** 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. **\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48389290885350,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/3878\/7558\/files\/IMG_1496_469ab898-e797-46cb-b20a-8b5937fd1a02.jpg?v=1789670437","url":"https:\/\/bighouseguitars.com\/products\/1977-aria-ae-700-mach-1-hollowbody-sunburst-es-175-lawsuit-guitar-899-copy-1","provider":"Big House Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}