{"product_id":"aria-794-early-1970s-coolness-vintage-on-a-budget","title":"Vintage Aria 794 Acoustic – Early 70s MIJ Sleeper - Coolness on a Budget!","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"966\" data-start=\"772\"\u003eHere's something you don't see very often. This early 1970s, Japanese-made \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Model 794 is a solid top, bolt-on neck acoustic that sounds absolutely fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"971\"\u003eAria was building guitars in the legendary \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMatsumoku Industrial Co., Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e factory during this era, and Japanese craftsmanship was rapidly earning a reputation for producing some of the best instruments on that side of the Pacific. This guitar is a great example of why these vintage MIJ acoustics have developed such a loyal following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003eFrom its solid spruce top to its very Gibson-inspired ladder bracing, this guitar delivers a full, focused sound with tight mids, clear highs, and bass that stays balanced without becoming muddy. More importantly, it has that special tonal character that only comes from well-aged wood. After more than 50 years of drying, opening up, and being played, this guitar has developed a warm, resonant voice that new guitars simply can’t fake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1760\"\u003eIt features several cool vintage details including a zero fret, adjustable bridge, and bolt-on neck design—all of which have likely contributed to this guitar aging as gracefully as it has. Interestingly, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTaylor Guitars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e wouldn’t even be founded until 1974, years after this guitar was built—proof that bolt-on neck acoustics were a smart idea long before they became mainstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"1954\"\u003eThe condition is remarkably good for a guitar of this age. The frets show only very minor cowboy chord wear—not nearly enough to justify a level and crown. The neck is straight and true and still has room for further adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2354\" data-start=\"2187\"\u003eYes, it has a few scratches and dings. It is not a brand-new guitar. But the body is crack-free, the bracing is solid, and it’s ready to be played for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2520\" data-start=\"2359\"\u003eThe original tuning machines have been replaced with Gibson-style tuners, which feel right at home on a guitar that already delivers a subtle J-45-inspired vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buy In","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48470744760503,"sku":null,"price":397.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1330\/6039\/files\/3eafe6b7-dcfd-4186-abe6-72e6edc6891e.jpg?v=1778949424","url":"https:\/\/wendellsmusic.com\/products\/aria-794-early-1970s-coolness-vintage-on-a-budget","provider":"Wendell's Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}