{"product_id":"late-1960s-kawai-sen-3-tone-sunburst-electric-guitar-mij-copy","title":"Late-1960s Aria Diamond 1202T Hollow Body Electric Guitar (MIJ Matsumoku)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate-1960s Aria Diamond 1202T Hollow Body Electric Guitar (MIJ Matsumoku)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eA beautifully preserved example from Matsumoku's formative years, this late-1960s Aria Diamond 1202T showcases the creativity and craftsmanship that helped establish Japanese guitar manufacturing on the world stage. Finished in a classic 3-tone sunburst, the fully hollow laminated maple body is paired with elegant pearloid block inlays and distinctive period-correct appointments, resulting in a guitar that looks every bit as charming as it sounds. Weighing just 2.9kg, it offers the lightweight and resonant feel that vintage hollow body enthusiasts seek out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eThe neck features a comfortable 24.75\" scale length with a slim C profile, making it easy to navigate while retaining an authentic vintage feel. Finished in gloss polyurethane, it is paired with a rosewood fingerboard featuring a 9.5\" radius and a 40.5mm bone nut (replaced). The combination of a relatively slim neck and narrow nut width gives the guitar a fast, approachable playing feel, while the 21 medium nickel silver frets provide smooth playability across the board. Fret life is solid here at about 60% and although low, the frets are smooth and free from excessive wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eElectronics are handled by a pair of original Aria \"Trapezoid\" single coil pickups, one of the defining features of the Diamond series. Striking in a visual and sonic sense, the set delivers a surprisingly full and articulate voice with plenty of vintage character. Clean tones are airy and open with a distinctly hollowbody resonance, while pushed sounds retain clarity and chime with the slightly microphonic edge that many players love about vintage Japanese pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eOverall, the Diamond 1202T represents one of Matsumoku's more distinctive late-1960s designs, blending stylish aesthetics, lightweight construction and uniquely voiced electronics into a package that stands apart from the more common catalogue guitars of the era. Condition is good for its age, showing the expected cosmetic wear and patina associated with a guitar approaching sixty years old, while remaining structurally sound, highly playable and fully functional throughout. Professionally setup with 10-46s, it's playing smoothly with a comfortable action, accurate intonation and everything functioning well.\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: Diamond 1202T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eOrigin: Japan, Matsumoku Factory, Late-1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eBody: Laminated Maple\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: Rosewood w\/ Pearloid Block Inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003ePickups: 2 x Aria \"Trapezoid\" Single Coils, Neck: 9.4kOhms, Middle: 4.7kOhms, Bridge: 9.4kOhms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eNeck Profile: 24.75\" Scale, Slim C Profile, Gloss Polyurethane Finish, 9.5\" Radius, 40.5mm Nut Width (Bone)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eFrets: 21 Medium Nickel Silver Frets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eFinish: 3-Tone Sunburst\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eWeight: 2.9kg\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":43480594579574,"sku":"ARIADIAMOND","price":849.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/8041\/6630\/files\/EAA47B0C-F2E8-43F0-B941-94652125184D.jpg?v=1781070579","url":"https:\/\/deeptonemusic.com.au\/products\/late-1960s-kawai-sen-3-tone-sunburst-electric-guitar-mij-copy","provider":"Deep Tone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}