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The 80s, also saw the introduction of the famous IGB (SB INTEGRA) bass series.

Shiro was expecting to hear Koga-type Japanese popular music, but instead his friend started to play a piece by Bach.

From this moment, he had been inspired by the sound of this instrument forever.

Now playing day and night, his passion for the guitar brought him to a famous classical guitar master in Nagoya, and soon became one of his students.

In 1953, Shiro and two of his colleagues resigned their positions and founded their own trading firm.

After the fledgling company failed after just one year Shiro found himself homeless with nothing but his guitar.

In order to live and settle the outstanding debts from this first business he started to teach the guitar.

These were the first classical guitars imported into post-war Japan and included instruments from renowned makers Jose Ramirez and Hermann Hauser.

Recognising an increasing demand for guitars from friends and players throughout Japan, Shiro grasped the opportunity to start his own business.

Also the letters of his name ARAI were just switched around to ARIA as he recalled.

It was Shiros intention to prove how good Japanese guitars were by performing and showing to fellow guitarists, teachers and music shops.

Aria Guitar S Cracked Guitars Back

Shiro took these cracked guitars back to Japan to show their makers just how vital it is to use properly seasoned tone woods.

This trip gave Shiro the experience and knowledge to improve the quality of guitars and export Japanese guitars worldwide.

Exporting to the US followed with models including the 1532T and 1802T.

Aria Diamond was named after the imitation diamond inlayed into the headstock.

This series lead to the release of the 1202 and 1302 models in 1966 and caused nothing short of a sensation in Japan.

Aria Guitar S Full Acoustic Guitar

From 1967 Aria added a variety of models including the solid body 1962T, R-320, and violin shaped 12-string and bass guitars, and a full acoustic guitar, the 1262.

In 1976, Aria Pro II released its first original model, the PE-1500.

Primarily designed for tone and playability, the PE series has been modified to match todays trends while keeping its original features and timeless design.

The SB-1000 was highly regarded throughout the world and came to represent everything that was good about Aria and Japanese guitar building.

Featuring a Canadian Ash body with neck through body and, to enhance playability, a heel-less neck.

For its original tone, SB featured the Aria original BB circuit.

Its exotic see-through finish and the eye position marks make the SB amongst the most distinctive basses ever made.

Aria Guitar Serial Numbers