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Full-front view of a natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar with a black pickguard featuring white floral engraving.
01 / 26Full-front view of a natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar with a black pickguard featuring white floral engraving.
Full front view of a natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar with a black pickguard featuring white floral designs.
02 / 26Full front view of a natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar with a black pickguard featuring white floral designs.
Full rear view of a dark brown 12-string acoustic guitar with a glossy finish, showing the neck, headstock with 12 chrome tuners, and body.
03 / 26Full rear view of a dark brown 12-string acoustic guitar with a glossy finish, showing the neck, headstock with 12 chrome tuners, and body.
The back of the dark brown acoustic guitar shows a glossy finish with vertical grain, a black neck plate, and some minor scuffs.
04 / 26The back of the dark brown acoustic guitar shows a glossy finish with vertical grain, a black neck plate, and some minor scuffs.
Close-up of the black headstock with 12 chrome tuners, showing wear and a decorative white inlay above the nut.
05 / 26Close-up of the black headstock with 12 chrome tuners, showing wear and a decorative white inlay above the nut.
The back of a dark brown headstock with 12 tarnished chrome tuners, showing some wear on the top edge.
06 / 26The back of a dark brown headstock with 12 tarnished chrome tuners, showing some wear on the top edge.
The natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar is angled right, showing its dark sides, ornate pickguard, and trapeze tailpiece.
07 / 26The natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar is angled right, showing its dark sides, ornate pickguard, and trapeze tailpiece.
The natural-finish 12-string acoustic guitar is angled from the upper left, showing its dark sides, pickguard, and tailpiece.
08 / 26The natural-finish 12-string acoustic guitar is angled from the upper left, showing its dark sides, pickguard, and tailpiece.
The natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar is angled to show the lower bout, with a decorative black pickguard and trapeze tailpiece.
09 / 26The natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar is angled to show the lower bout, with a decorative black pickguard and trapeze tailpiece.
A natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing a black pickguard with white floral engraving.
10 / 26A natural finish 12-string acoustic guitar, angled from the lower bout, showing a black pickguard with white floral engraving.
The back of a dark brown acoustic guitar, showing a black control plate, a strap button, and light binding around the edges.
11 / 26The back of a dark brown acoustic guitar, showing a black control plate, a strap button, and light binding around the edges.
The guitar's dark brown back and sides, with light binding, are angled to show the endpin jack and strap button.
12 / 26The guitar's dark brown back and sides, with light binding, are angled to show the endpin jack and strap button.
The guitar's dark brown back and sides are shown from the lower bout, with a chrome endpin jack and some finish wear.
13 / 26The guitar's dark brown back and sides are shown from the lower bout, with a chrome endpin jack and some finish wear.
The guitar's dark brown back and side are shown from above, with a black control plate and light binding, and some wear on the lower bout.
14 / 26The guitar's dark brown back and side are shown from above, with a black control plate and light binding, and some wear on the lower bout.
Close-up of the black headstock with a cream logo, showing significant finish wear, scratches, and chips around the edges.
15 / 26Close-up of the black headstock with a cream logo, showing significant finish wear, scratches, and chips around the edges.
Close-up of the guitar's dark wood body with a light binding, showing a significant crack and chipped wood along the binding.
16 / 26Close-up of the guitar's dark wood body with a light binding, showing a significant crack and chipped wood along the binding.
Close-up of the guitar's dark wood body binding, showing a small chip in the finish near the light-colored edge.
17 / 26Close-up of the guitar's dark wood body binding, showing a small chip in the finish near the light-colored edge.
Close-up of the natural finish guitar body, showing wood grain, light checking, and a cream binding with black pinstripes.
18 / 26Close-up of the natural finish guitar body, showing wood grain, light checking, and a cream binding with black pinstripes.
Close-up, side view of the natural finish guitar body, showing the bridge, saddle, and strings, with some light wear on the finish.
19 / 26Close-up, side view of the natural finish guitar body, showing the bridge, saddle, and strings, with some light wear on the finish.
Close-up of the dark brown wood grain body with two large and several small chips in the finish, bordered by cream binding.
20 / 26Close-up of the dark brown wood grain body with two large and several small chips in the finish, bordered by cream binding.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and 12 golden strings, with a cream binding and side dots, showing light wear.
21 / 26Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and 12 golden strings, with a cream binding and side dots, showing light wear.
Close-up of the 12-string guitar's dark brown fretboard with light frets and two black side dots, showing light wear on the strings.
22 / 26Close-up of the 12-string guitar's dark brown fretboard with light frets and two black side dots, showing light wear on the strings.
Close-up of the dark fretboard with rectangular pearloid inlays, showing a digital caliper measuring the string height.
23 / 26Close-up of the dark fretboard with rectangular pearloid inlays, showing a digital caliper measuring the string height.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's natural-finished neck, showing a reading of 0.81, with light wear visible on the fretboard.
24 / 26A digital caliper measures the guitar's natural-finished neck, showing a reading of 0.81, with light wear visible on the fretboard.
A digital caliper measures the neck relief at 0.89mm on the dark brown guitar neck, showing light wear.
25 / 26A digital caliper measures the neck relief at 0.89mm on the dark brown guitar neck, showing light wear.
Close-up of the guitar on a scale, showing a digital display reading "6:12.6" with a cracked screen protector.
26 / 26Close-up of the guitar on a scale, showing a digital display reading "6:12.6" with a cracked screen protector.

Aria

c.1970's Aria 12-String Acoustic Guitar Natural

$495.00

Available

  • Yearc.1970
  • ConditionFair
  • StoreOrange
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
c.1970
Model
c.1970's Aria 12-String Acoustic Guitar Natural
Condition
Fair
Originality
modded
Made in
Japan
Store
Orange

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.7
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.81
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.89
Weight
6lbs 13oz

Construction

Body
Rosewood
Top
Spruce
Neck joint
Bolt-on
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Frets Are Low, But In Playable Condition

Hardware & electronics

Tuners
Aria 6x6 Closed Back Tuning Machines

Description

c.1970's Aria 12-String Acoustic Guitar Natural

X-Braced Bound Solid Spruce Top And Bound Rosewood Back And Sides

Finish Shows Playwear Throughout Including Heavy Checking On Top, Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Black Floral Single-Ply Pickguard

Pickguard Is Coming Loose In A Few Spots, But Remains Fully Intact (See Photos)

Rosewood "Belly Down" Bridge With Adjustable Saddle 

Trapeze Tailpiece

Back Is Separating From Sides, Currently Appears To Be Stable (As Shown)

Two-Piece Bolt-On Neck With Bound Rosewood Fingerboard 

Plays With Low Action

Replaced Nut

Truss Rod Is Stiff, But Moves

Does Not Come With A Case. One May Be Purchased For Additional Cost (Please Inquire). 

If you're drawn to the rich, chiming resonance of vintage 12-strings, this circa 1970s Aria Acoustic 12-String Guitar is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Built during a golden era of Japanese craftsmanship, it delivers that unmistakable shimmering chorus effect—full, bright, and beautifully layered. The aged tonewoods have opened up over decades, giving it a warm, seasoned voice that modern instruments simply can’t replicate. Whether you're adding depth to studio recordings or commanding attention on stage, this classic Aria offers vintage vibe, dependable playability, and standout visual appeal—all at a price point that makes it an easy “yes” for collectors and working musicians alike.

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