Aria Mosrite?

horax

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Posted on Nov 14 2013 05:25 PM

Anybody here ever play an Aria Mosrite?

I came across a few the other day online for a good price and considered buying, but thought I'd check here first.

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tubeswell

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Posted on Nov 14 2013 06:23 PM

I saw some hanging up in a music store a while ago and kept on walking past.

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Brian

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Posted on Nov 14 2013 07:02 PM

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SanchoPansen

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Posted on Nov 15 2013 06:27 AM

Not a serious guitar, stay away from it. Even after a PU switch, it still doesn't nail that Mosrite sound and plays like a log. It hardly stays in tune as well. Save up for the real deal or get a Hallmark. Just my 2 cents. YMMV.

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horax

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Posted on Nov 15 2013 09:00 AM

thanks guys.
that's why I come here. Good opinions and good music.

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Richard

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Posted on Nov 15 2013 09:50 PM

+1 on the Hallmark. More than worth it.

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BJB

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Posted on Nov 18 2013 10:12 AM

I thought you guys were talking about the Aria Ventures model. I saw them at the NAMM show in 2001:

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SanchoPansen

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Posted on Nov 18 2013 10:24 AM

I was referring to the Aria Diamond DM-380. Looks basically like this model, but with a strat whammy system. Can't say much about the Ventures model. The PUs look quite similar to the stock ones on the DM-380. Those were some terrible PUs.
Check out this thread.

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killbabykill34

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Posted on Nov 18 2013 10:43 AM

Those Aria 'Ventures' models don't have the reverse body style of the Mosrite, but the Diamond DM-380 does. Also, the ventures models didn't end up with the mosrite style vibrato system as shown in the above picture. They had the Jazzmaster style. I recently saw that there is an upgraded version of the DM-380 now available that includes the Jazzmaster vibrato. None-the-less, there are MUCh better Mosrite styles available, including the Hallmark, Eastwood, and Depinto models.

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killbabykill34

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Posted on Nov 18 2013 10:46 AM

Aria DM-01

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killbabykill34

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Posted on Nov 18 2013 10:48 AM

Also, here is the Wilson Bros. page, which is what the Aria Ventures models are marketed under. Honestly, I really hate the looks of these.

http://www.wilsonguitarventures.com/wgv.html

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killbabykill34

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Posted on Nov 18 2013 10:54 AM

You might even go with one of these Jay Turser models.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jay-Turser-J-Tone-Series-Mosrite-Electric-Guitar-BLACK-B0553-/141110653072?pt=Guitar&hash=item20dad9b090#ht_4824wt_1124

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JohnnyMosrite

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Posted on Nov 18 2013 07:13 PM

This past summer, I had occasion to see and try one of the Wilson Bros guitars. The owner was as proud as hell about it - part of his massive "Ventures collection" which, oddly, contained no Mosrite guitars. I felt the neck, looked at the workmanship and the pickups. In short - PURE CRAP in my humble opinion.
I said nothing to the owner - why burst his bubble. The guitar neck felt more difficult to play that my worst ever Mosrite (and I've had several of them). Maybe I'm just spoiled having played on the "real deal" over the years.

And I've mentioned this elsewhere in this forum:
I find it a bit curious that Don Wilson had his issues with the Mosrite guitar - with the slim neck and over wound pickups; goes back to Fender Jazzmasters; then (badly) re-imitates the Mosrite guitar but with a Jazzmaster tremolo arm (aesthetically not pleasing - at least to me).

The last few times I've seen the Ventures live, that Aria/Wilson guitar stood out - most notably because it really sounded terrible. They do look pretty, though. I hang with my 40-50 year old stash of the genuine 'M' stuff.
But - to each his own poison..
J Mo'

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killbabykill34

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Posted on Nov 19 2013 09:29 AM

Johnny, you are more kind than I am. I honestly believe that these Wilson Bros. guitars are ugly as sin. Perhaps it is conditioning, but I just cannot get past the Mosrite design applied to a non-reversed body shape.

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killbabykill34

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Posted on Nov 19 2013 09:30 AM

I am, however, sure that if you threw in some Hallmark or Mosrite pickups they might have a decent sound that is pretty close to what most of us Mosrite/Hallmark lovers adore.

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horax Joined: Mar 23, 2011 Posts: 518 colorado springs	Posted on Nov 14 2013 05:25 PM Anybody here ever play an Aria Mosrite? I came across a few the other day online for a good price and considered buying, but thought I'd check here first. Top
tubeswell Joined: Sep 24, 2011 Posts: 1424 Wellington, NZ	Posted on Nov 14 2013 06:23 PM I saw some hanging up in a music store a while ago and kept on walking past. — He who dies with the most tubes... wins Surf Daddies Last edited: Nov 14, 2013 18:23:39 Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19266 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Nov 14 2013 07:02 PM http://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/10296/ — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
SanchoPansen Joined: Jan 04, 2011 Posts: 1588 Berlin L-Berg	Posted on Nov 15 2013 06:27 AM Not a serious guitar, stay away from it. Even after a PU switch, it still doesn't nail that Mosrite sound and plays like a log. It hardly stays in tune as well. Save up for the real deal or get a Hallmark. Just my 2 cents. YMMV. — The Hicadoolas Top
horax Joined: Mar 23, 2011 Posts: 518 colorado springs	Posted on Nov 15 2013 09:00 AM thanks guys. that's why I come here. Good opinions and good music. Top
Richard Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1683 Georgia	Posted on Nov 15 2013 09:50 PM +1 on the Hallmark. More than worth it. — The Mystery Men? El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists SSS Agent #31 Top
BJB Joined: Jul 28, 2008 Posts: 413	Posted on Nov 18 2013 10:12 AM I thought you guys were talking about the Aria Ventures model. I saw them at the NAMM show in 2001: — If it ain't broke, fix it until it is. Top
SanchoPansen Joined: Jan 04, 2011 Posts: 1588 Berlin L-Berg	Posted on Nov 18 2013 10:24 AM I was referring to the Aria Diamond DM-380. Looks basically like this model, but with a strat whammy system. Can't say much about the Ventures model. The PUs look quite similar to the stock ones on the DM-380. Those were some terrible PUs. Check out this thread. — The Hicadoolas Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Nov 18 2013 10:43 AM Those Aria 'Ventures' models don't have the reverse body style of the Mosrite, but the Diamond DM-380 does. Also, the ventures models didn't end up with the mosrite style vibrato system as shown in the above picture. They had the Jazzmaster style. I recently saw that there is an upgraded version of the DM-380 now available that includes the Jazzmaster vibrato. None-the-less, there are MUCh better Mosrite styles available, including the Hallmark, Eastwood, and Depinto models. — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Nov 18 2013 10:46 AM Aria DM-01 image — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Nov 18 2013 10:48 AM Also, here is the Wilson Bros. page, which is what the Aria Ventures models are marketed under. Honestly, I really hate the looks of these. http://www.wilsonguitarventures.com/wgv.html — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Nov 18 2013 10:54 AM You might even go with one of these Jay Turser models. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jay-Turser-J-Tone-Series-Mosrite-Electric-Guitar-BLACK-B0553-/141110653072?pt=Guitar&hash=item20dad9b090#ht_4824wt_1124 — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
JohnnyMosrite Joined: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 889 New York City area	Posted on Nov 18 2013 07:13 PM This past summer, I had occasion to see and try one of the Wilson Bros guitars. The owner was as proud as hell about it - part of his massive "Ventures collection" which, oddly, contained no Mosrite guitars. I felt the neck, looked at the workmanship and the pickups. In short - PURE CRAP in my humble opinion. I said nothing to the owner - why burst his bubble. The guitar neck felt more difficult to play that my worst ever Mosrite (and I've had several of them). Maybe I'm just spoiled having played on the "real deal" over the years. And I've mentioned this elsewhere in this forum: I find it a bit curious that Don Wilson had his issues with the Mosrite guitar - with the slim neck and over wound pickups; goes back to Fender Jazzmasters; then (badly) re-imitates the Mosrite guitar but with a Jazzmaster tremolo arm (aesthetically not pleasing - at least to me). The last few times I've seen the Ventures live, that Aria/Wilson guitar stood out - most notably because it really sounded terrible. They do look pretty, though. I hang with my 40-50 year old stash of the genuine 'M' stuff. But - to each his own poison.. J Mo' Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Nov 19 2013 09:29 AM Johnny, you are more kind than I am. I honestly believe that these Wilson Bros. guitars are ugly as sin. Perhaps it is conditioning, but I just cannot get past the Mosrite design applied to a non-reversed body shape. — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Nov 19 2013 09:30 AM I am, however, sure that if you threw in some Hallmark or Mosrite pickups they might have a decent sound that is pretty close to what most of us Mosrite/Hallmark lovers adore. — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top

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