{"product_id":"c1990s-aria-custom-shop-vb-01-japan-sunburst","title":"c1990's Aria Custom Shop VB-01 (Japan, Sunburst)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale is a rare 1990s Aria Custom Shop VB-01 Violin Bass, made in Japan and presented in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced only for a short period during the mid-to-late 1990s, the VB-01 combines classic violin bass styling with upright-inspired design elements, including a carved scroll headstock and semi-hollow body construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis short-scale bass features an arched maple top paired with mahogany back and sides, delivering a warm, resonant acoustic character with excellent articulation and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maple neck is topped with a bound rosewood fingerboard featuring dot inlays and a distinctive “Aria Custom Shop” block inlay at the 21st fret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three-piece flame maple neck has a comfortable medium C profile, while the medium jumbo frets remain in outstanding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics consist of the original CB-1C neck humbucker alongside an undersaddle piezo pickup, offering a uniquely versatile tonal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe humbucker provides a deep, punchy response with strong mids and vintage-style growl, while the piezo system adds acoustic-style attack and upright bass character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in active 2-band EQ with stacked bass and treble controls allows for extensive tone shaping, powered by an easily accessible 9V battery compartment on the rear of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional original hardware includes the TB-TP trapeze tailpiece with clean chrome plating, smooth and stable clover-style tuners, original control knobs, and a bone nut and saddle for enhanced sustain and clarity. All electronics and hardware function exactly as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, the Brown Sunburst gloss finish shows only light signs of use, including a few small chips and minor edge wear around the lower bout and back of the body, along with some faint surface scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck finish beautifully highlights the flame maple figuring, with only a few shallow marks that do not affect playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very uncommon Japanese-made custom shop bass with distinctive looks, impressive tonal flexibility, and excellent craftsmanship throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJT20072803\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 3.6kgs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The best band out of Liverpool is Echo \u0026amp; The Bunnymen\" TG. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52379242594616,"sku":"ET3483","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2689\/3554\/files\/ET348310May26-026.jpg?v=1778914045","url":"https:\/\/echotone.com.au\/products\/c1990s-aria-custom-shop-vb-01-japan-sunburst","provider":"Echo Tone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}