This is a vintage Aria M-18 classical guitar made in Japan. It’s a well-built, traditional nylon-string with a solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides. Typical of higher-quality Aria classicals from this period, it has a clear, balanced tone with good projection and a warm low end.
The guitar is structurally solid. The top is flat, the bridge is tight with no separation, and the neck is straight. Frets show light wear consistent with age, nothing out of the ordinary. Cosmetically, there are scattered small dings, light scratches, and finish wear throughout, all consistent with a vintage instrument that’s been played and cared for over the years.
It plays comfortably and would make a great instrument for a serious student, fingerstyle player, or anyone looking for a good Japanese-made classical with real character.
Case: Chipboard
Scale Length: 650mm
Nut Width: 53mm
Fret Wear: 9.8/10
Action at 12F (6th): 3.5mm
Action at 12F (1st): 3mm
Weight: 1442grams
Overall Condition: 9/10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10
USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.
Internal Use (Bin) - storage
This is a vintage Aria M-18 classical guitar made in Japan. It’s a well-built, traditional nylon-string with a solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides. Typical of higher-quality Aria classicals from this period, it has a clear, balanced tone with good projection and a warm low end.
The guitar is structurally solid. The top is flat, the bridge is tight with no separation, and the neck is straight. Frets show light wear consistent with age, nothing out of the ordinary. Cosmetically, there are scattered small dings, light scratches, and finish wear throughout, all consistent with a vintage instrument that’s been played and cared for over the years.
It plays comfortably and would make a great instrument for a serious student, fingerstyle player, or anyone looking for a good Japanese-made classical with real character.
Case: Chipboard
Scale Length: 650mm
Nut Width: 53mm
Fret Wear: 9.8/10
Action at 12F (6th): 3.5mm
Action at 12F (1st): 3mm
Weight: 1442grams
Overall Condition: 9/10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10
USA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.
Internal Use (Bin) - storage
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