1982 Aria Pro II Japan PE-R100 Single Cutaway (Cherry Sunburst)

1982 Aria Pro II Japan PE-R100 Single Cutaway (Cherry Sunburst)The PE series was an attempt to modernise the Les Paul shape and style and the Matsumoku factory put a lot of effort into making these to the best quality possible. Made in Japan in early 1982, the PE R100 was the highest end iteration of the PE series model offered at the time. Weighs 4. 1kg's and the catalog indicates that it's made with a mahogany body sandwiched between a carved maple top and back, 24 fret striped ebony fingerboard (triple

With 75 available in Galaxy Black (and another 75 in White Metallic)

A small amount of the Fotoflame on the back of the neck was clamped and reglued so it's stable and smooth (common on these models)

We had it stripped and sanded back then refinished in a glossy transparent red that was then aged to suit the rest of the original finish on the back and neck

The action is a little high and could use a neck shim to correct the angle

allowing the guitar to "breathe

Yet for all their output

Seems to be all original apart from new bridge saddles

We'd say this is closest to a metallic Burgundy Mist acrylic/enamel finish on an alder body with a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard (7

anything from shorter hall through endless plate style reverbs can be achieved

good used condition with some signs of wear from general use

Truss works well and the frets are shiny with life left

2 Tones & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)