Aria SG

The Aria **SG-380** was introduced in 1975 as their second attempt at an SG copy, following the 1900 Series. All of the SG models were made in Japan by Matsumoku. The **PSG-600** appears to be a limited run, not featured in any catalogs. In 1977, the **SG-420** is introduced as their first set-neck SG copy. In 1978, the SG-420 is re-named **SL-420**, and the separate model previously known as the SL-420 is discontinued. In 1979, Aria stops selling copies outside the Japanese market in response to the Gibson-Ibanez lawsuit.

**Related:**

* Aria Pro II SL-420

## SG-380 / AE-400 (Mach 1)

This model was sold under both the Aria Mach 1 and Aria Pro II brands as the AE-400 and SG-380, respectively. At some point in 1975, the neck was moved deeper into the body, either to more closely match contemporary Gibsons, or simply to strengthen the joint. Although the 1975 catalog shows the old style, many examples dating to 1975 exhibit the newer design.

* 1975-1976
* 38,000 Yen MSRP

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Nato body
* Polyurethane finish

**Neck:**

* 3-pc laminated Nato
* Bolt-on construction
	+ Joins body at 18th fret (Mid 1975-1976)

* Rosewood fretboard
	+ Acrylic pearloid trapezoid inlays
	+ 12" radius
* Open Book headstock
	+ Mother of Pearl Aria Pro II logo inlay
	+ Mother of Pearl crown inlay
	+ Volute
* 22 frets
* 24 3/4" scale
* 1 9/16" nut width???

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply

**Electronics:**

* Two Matsumoku MMK-61 Humbuckers
	+ AlNiCo V magnets
	+ 7.7 - 8.4 K Ohms DCR
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* Individually enclosed tuning machines
	+ Metal Keystone buttons
* 5-ply Angel Wing style pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w
	+ 3 screws
* Black Speed knobs w/ pointers
* Tune-O-Matic style bridge
* Stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Cherry Wine (CW)
* Walnut (WA)

## SG-420 / SL-420

* 1977-1981
* 42,000 Yen MSRP

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Nato body
* Polyurethane finish

**Neck:**

* 3-pc laminated Nato
* Set-in construction
	+ Joins body at 20th fret

* Rosewood fretboard
	+ Acrylic pearloid small block inlays
	+ 12" radius
* Open Book headstock
	+ Mother of Pearl Aria Pro II logo inlay
	+ Mother of Pearl crown inlay
	+ Volute (1977-1980)
* 22 frets
* 24 3/4" scale
* 1 9/16" nut width???

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply

**Electronics:**

* Two Matsumoku MMK-61 Humbuckers
	+ AlNiCo V magnets
	+ 7.7 - 8.4 K Ohms DCR
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* Individually enclosed tuning machines (1977-1980)
	+ Metal Keystone buttons
* Kluson-style tuning machines (1980-1981)
	+ "Aria Pro II" engraved
	+ Yellow Keystone buttons
		- Double ring
* 5-ply Angel Wing style pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w
	+ 3 screws
* Black Speed knobs
* Tune-O-Matic style bridge
* Stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Cherry Wine (CW)
* Walnut (WA)

## PSG-600

* Circa 1975
* 60,000 Yen MSRP

**Body:**

* Beveled, solid Nato body
* Polyurethane finish

**Neck:**

* 3-pc laminated Nato
* Set-in construction
	+ Joins body at 22nd fret

* Rosewood fretboard
	+ Acrylic pearloid dot inlays
	+ 12" radius
* Open Book headstock
	+ Mother of Pearl Aria Pro II logo inlay
		- Unusual font
	+ Volute
* 22 frets
* 24 3/4" scale
* 1 9/16" nut width???

**Binding:**

* Neck, single-ply
* Thick style
* Fret edge binding

**Electronics:**

* Two P-90 style single coil pickups
	+ Dog-ear style
* 3-way switch
* 2 Vol, 2 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome Hardware
* Individually enclosed tuning machines
	+ Metal Keystone buttons
* 5-ply Angel Wing style pickguard
* Bell shaped truss rod cover
	+ 2-ply b/w
	+ 2 screws
* Black Speed knobs w/ pointers
* Tune-O-Matic style bridge
* Stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Walnut (WA)