{"product_id":"early-1970s-aria-5522-les-paul-custom-style-electric-guitar-mij-matsumoku","title":"Early 1970s Aria 5522 Les Paul Custom Style Electric Guitar (MIJ Matsumoku)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly 1970s Aria 5522 Les Paul Custom Style Electric Guitar (MIJ Matsumoku)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic example of Japan's burgeoning guitar industry during the pre-lawsuit era, the Aria 5522 Les Paul Custom offered players an affordable alternative to its American inspiration while delivering impressive build quality and styling in its own right. Produced in the early 1970s and built by Matsumoku, the 5522 captures the look and feel of a Les Paul Custom with its bound body, block inlays, diamond headstock appointments, and twin humbucker configuration. Finished in timeless black with cream binding throughout, this example represents an increasingly sought-after piece of Japanese vintage guitar history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bolt-on maple neck features a comfortable medium C profile that strikes a balance between vintage fullness and easy playability, while the rosewood fingerboard is adorned with large pearloid block inlays for an unmistakably Custom-inspired aesthetic. With its traditional 24.75\" scale length and medium frets, the 5522 offers a familiar playing experience that suits everything from blues and classic rock through to jazz and early hard rock styles. Fret life is solid here at approximately 80% with no dents or pitting visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics consist of a pair of original Maxon-manufactured humbuckers, widely regarded for their articulate response, open mid-range, and vintage-voiced character. Compared to later high-output designs, these pickups deliver exceptional note clarity and dynamic sensitivity, making them equally at home with clean tones, edge-of-breakup sounds, and classic overdriven amplifier settings. Individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, along with a three-way selector switch, provide a versatile range of tonal options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in used vintage condition with cosmetic wear, patina, and hardware ageing consistent with over fifty years of use, this guitar remains a wonderful example of early Japanese craftsmanship. Professionally setup with 10-46s, it offers comfortable action, stable tuning, and excellent playability throughout the neck. An increasingly collectible Matsumoku-built instrument that combines vintage character, historical significance, and genuine player appeal in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eMake: Aria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eModel: 5522 (Les Paul Custom)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eOrigin: Japan, Matsumoku, Early 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eBody: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eNeck: Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eFingerboard: Bound Rosewood w\/ Pearloid Block Inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003ePickups: 2 x Maxon Humbuckers, Neck: 5.3kOhms, Middle: 2.6kOhms, Bridge: 5.1kOhms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eNeck Profile: 24.75\" Scale, Medium C Profile, Gloss Polyurethane Finish, 9.5\" Radius, 42.5mm Nut Width (Plastic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eFrets: 22 Medium Nickel Silver Frets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eWeight: 4.2kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestic AU Shipping (Insured) - $Free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Shipping (Insured) - $199.99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal Pickup\/Click \u0026amp; Collect - 135 New Canterbury Road, Lewisham 2049\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe item is sold as is - if it is broken or damaged on arrival, we will offer you a return\/refund. We cannot accept returns for change of mind or offer any warranty on used\/vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43480469504118,"sku":"ARIA5522","price":799.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/8041\/6630\/files\/1E438C25-5D8A-424C-A806-06D96391B5D9.jpg?v=1780826416","url":"https:\/\/deeptonemusic.com.au\/products\/early-1970s-aria-5522-les-paul-custom-style-electric-guitar-mij-matsumoku","provider":"Deep Tone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}