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Description

The Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass is a replica of the Black ‘n Gold I bass that Cliff played. Painstaking attention to detail was taken to build a tribute bass. It has a 7-ply maple/walnut neck with a neck-through, heel-less neck design. It has the same headstock with the patent statement on the front and Cliff Burton’s authorized signature on the back of the headstock. Each of the tuners are handcrafted out of brass and gold-plated and the 40mm nut is made of brass. The neck has a 34 inch scale with 24 frets. The fretboard is made of rosewood with cat eye and mother of pearl inlays.

The body is the original SB shape and made of alder. The Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass is loaded with an Aria MB-V passive pickup. It has a single tone and volume control with a dual sound mini-toggle switch. The bridge is solid brass with gold plated saddles. The bass will ship inside of a deluxe ostrich hardshell case and a certificate of authenticity signed by Ray Burton.

SOLD OUT Made in Japan -Limited Production-

Body: Alder, Original SB Shape, Super Balanced Body Neck: 7 Ply Maple/Walnut, Neck-thru Body, Heel-Less Cutaway Fingerboard: Rosewood, Cat Eye, Mother of Pearl Inlays Number of Frets: 24 Scale Length: 864mm (34 inches) Pickups: Aria MB-V Passive Pickup Controls: Volume x 1, Tone x 1, 1-Dual Sound Mini-Toggle Switch Machine Heads: Handmade Solid Brass Tuner Buttons, 24 K Gold Plated Tailpiece: Solid Brass With 24K Gold Plated Saddles and Black Plated Body Hardware: Gold Finishes: BK (Black) Case: Deluxe Ostrich Hardshell Case With Gold Hardware

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass.

Build quality

  • The original SB-1000 has ash wings, unlike the signature SB-CB model, which differs in several construction aspects.

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Features and functionality

  • The neck construction features a laminated maple/walnut combination, providing both stability and aesthetic appeal.

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Comparisons

  • The SB-1000 CB from the 1990s is a precise reissue of Cliff Burton's original, unlike the SB-CB, which is a tribute with notable differences.

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  • The SB-1000 model has ash wings, a key differentiator from the SB Black & Gold model Cliff Burton is often associated with.

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  • The original Japanese Aria Pro II bass reportedly offers superior sound compared to the Korean SB-CB model.

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  • The G&L Tribute Kiloton features a humbucker placement similar to the Aria, offering a comparable tonal range for a different price point.

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User experience

  • The bass weighs just over 9 lbs and feels light to hold, similar to a Rickenbacker.

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Use cases and applications

  • Known for delivering deep lows and punchy highs, making it ideal for replicating Cliff Burton's signature tones.

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  • Users suggest that modifying any bass with specific pickups can closely replicate the iconic sound of Cliff Burton's Rickenbacker.

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Mods and upgrades

  • A mod recommendation includes installing a mudbucker in the neck and a jazz pickup in the bridge to emulate Cliff Burton's modified Rickenbacker tone.

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Value and pricing

  • An owner acquired a 1982 Matsumoko factory Aria Pro II for around $450 recently, indicating potential affordability for vintage models compared to newer reissues.

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close enough, nameless bass500

black, not sure if bad amp or bad bass or both @_@ trés twang trés slap

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See how Cliff Burton uses Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass

Cliff Burton

Bassist

Metallica

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This part one YouTube video spotlights the release of the Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass Black'n Gold released at NAMM 2013 created in homage to Burton.

More info and the official press release of the guitar can be found at the Metallica website.

See how Robert Trujillo uses Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass

Robert Trujillo

Bassist

Metallica

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In this video, Robert Trujillo uses an Aria pro II Cliff Burton signature and plays Pulling Teeth ( Anesthesia ) in homage to Cliff Burton.

See how Josh Rand uses Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass

Josh Rand

Guitarist, Bassist

Roadrunner United

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Color/Finish: Black Year: 2013

This Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass Guitar is owned by Josh Rand

See how Ewan Cunningham uses Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass

Ewan Cunningham

Singer, Guitarist

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In his YouTube cover of "You Never Give Me Your Money" by The Beatles, Ewan Cunningham is seen playing the Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass.

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