Concert guitar · Built c. 1965
Aria Model A551 Classical Guitar Made in Japan Mid-1960s
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The Aria A551 is a vintage Japanese classical guitar from the 1960s–70s, known for its solid craftsmanship and warm nylon-string tone. Featuring spruce or cedar tops and mahogany or maple back and sides, it offers excellent balance, making it a desirable instrument for beginners and vintage collectors alike.
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The story behind it
Aria A551 Classical Guitar – Vintage Nylon-String Guitar from Japan
The Aria A551 is a classical guitar that was built in Japan in the 1960s and 1970s. Aria is known for high-quality yet affordable instruments. The model was originally aimed at advanced players and today is also valued as a very good beginner or second guitar. It is considered a sought-after vintage instrument with solid craftsmanship and a warm, classic tone.
Model Specs
- Top: spruce or cedar
- Back & Sides: mahogany or maple (depending on year of manufacture)
- Neck: mahogany
- Fingerboard: rosewood
- Production: Made in Japan, often at the Matsumoku factory
- Serial number: some early models have no serial number
- Varianten: A551B with minor cosmetic differences (e.g., rosette)
Features
- Craftsmanship: solid construction with clean binding and a slotted headstock
- Value: excellent price-to-quality ratio
- Vintage: sought-after collector's classical guitar
