Pro II was a closer replica of the the later RB250. (Gibson 71 and later into the 80's has two piece flange, pearloid buttons on offset gear tuners). A gold plated one was available very early on for under $300. Aria Pro is early 70 RB 250 replica, with similar inlay, big clunky chrome tuners, one coordinator rod, 3 resonator screws, one piece flange, non brass tone ring, copying the interim Gibson RB 250 version before 71. Aria, Alvarez, Kasuga, Conrad and the like were of this era made in Japan to compete with as they say Gibson Mastertone Banjos They didn't have serial numbers at that time on them.Īria - Full line of banjos from cast aluminum pot entry level to Masterclones. The manufacturing of Aria guitars were subcontracted out to Matsumoku from 1964 to 1986. This style Banjo was made in the mid-70's or there about's and was considered a Masterclone type instrument they sold at that time for $300.00 to $600.00 dollars or so. D- Tuners and an Oettinger style tail piece.
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