Aria Guitars

Arai and Co were the world distributors of Aria guitars and founded in 1956 by the Japanese concert guitarist Shiro Arai. Gigsville, a British company based in the United Kingdom, distributed these guitars. This page shows some of the bass guitars of the 80s, the team of staff at Gigsville, and the famous people who used these guitars. Aria guitars are still very sought after in the pre-used markets and many models are classics that collectors seek.

Some of the famous people that used Aria guitars were Frank Allen, Jack Bruce, Tony Butler, Bernie Calvert, Gerry Cott, Val Doonican, Herb Ellis, Ike Isaacs, Mark Griffiths, Phil Palmer, Cliff Richard, Jim Rodford, Gary Tibbs, and Denny Wright.

This page shows specification details of SB 1000, SB 900, TSB 650, and CSB 300.

This page shows specification details of the ELCORD range consisting of, AE 100, FE 70, PE 175, and ES 500.

This page shows specification details of the PE 1000 GC, RS 850, RS 600H, and RS 800-12.

This page shows specification details of CS 250, YS 400, TS 300, and PE-R 80.

Some of the staff of Gigsville were Pete Tulett, Terry Mabey, John Small, Dave Wilson, Cherry Addison, Lilian Smith, Tom Cooke, Neil Jackman, Iain Terry, Dean Creedy, and John Joyce.

This page shows some accessories.

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