• Front of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
    One of Aria's best banjos in its day. This "Tree of life" banjo needs a little
    love to get it back in top playing shape.  Maple neck and rim, flathead tone ring. Jacaranda veneer on resonator. Built in Japan. With newer HSC (gray lining).  VGC+ except needs (heat press neck to straighten neck and give truss rod more adjustment (near max),dress frets, set up etc. - plays okay, sold AS-IS)
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  • Full front and side of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Front and side of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Tailpiece of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Tailpiece, bridge and armrest of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Front Neck joint of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Fretboard of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Front headstock of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Back headstock of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Heel of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Back and side of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Full back and side of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Heel no resonator of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Inside rim of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Side of Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
  • Case for Aria Pro II "Tree of Life"
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880 
  • No SN
  • c.1977
  • VGC+ *(see below)
  • Gloss finish
  • 2-piece maple neck
  • Resonator has jacaranda veneer on back and sides
  • Fancy inlay on back of resonator
  • Neck and resonator feature faux abalone purfling
  • 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl "tree of life" inlay
  • Cream-bound fingerboard and resonator
  • Headstock overlay features "Aria PRO II" logo and fancy inlays
  • ~9/16" multi-ply maple rim
  • 11" Remo frosted bottom head
  • Flathead tone ring
  • One piece flange
  • 24 brackets with notched tension hoop
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • Engraved armrest
  • Replacement finger-style tailpiece
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~26-3/8" scale
  • Sliding 5th string capo added
  • Built in Japan
  • With HSC (gray lining)
  • *VGC+ except needs (heat press neck to straighten neck and give truss rod more adjustment (near max),dress frets, set up etc. - plays okay, sold AS-IS)

Aria Pro II PB550 Tree of Life Resonator Banjo (c.1977)

Intl. Fees
AS-IS
Used

SKU: 70U-211054

$800 USD
$800 USD
One of Aria's best banjos in its day. This "Tree of life" banjo needs a little
love to get it back in top playing shape.  Maple neck and rim, flathead tone ring. Jacaranda veneer on resonator. Built in Japan. With newer HSC (gray lining).  VGC+ except needs (heat press neck to straighten neck and give truss rod more adjustment (near max),dress frets, set up etc. - plays okay, sold AS-IS)
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880 
  • No SN
  • c.1977
  • VGC+ *(see below)
  • Gloss finish
  • 2-piece maple neck
  • Resonator has jacaranda veneer on back and sides
  • Fancy inlay on back of resonator
  • Neck and resonator feature faux abalone purfling
  • 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl "tree of life" inlay
  • Cream-bound fingerboard and resonator
  • Headstock overlay features "Aria PRO II" logo and fancy inlays
  • ~9/16" multi-ply maple rim
  • 11" Remo frosted bottom head
  • Flathead tone ring
  • One piece flange
  • 24 brackets with notched tension hoop
  • Dual coordinator rods
  • Engraved armrest
  • Replacement finger-style tailpiece
  • 1-3/16" nut, ~26-3/8" scale
  • Sliding 5th string capo added
  • Built in Japan
  • With HSC (gray lining)
  • *VGC+ except needs (heat press neck to straighten neck and give truss rod more adjustment (near max),dress frets, set up etc. - plays okay, sold AS-IS)