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Up for sale is an exceptionally rare, highly acclaimed piece of Japan Vintage folk history: "Aria SB-600 Deluxe 5-String Banjo", complete with its protective rigid hard case and essential small player accessories.

During the golden 1970s to 1980s era of Japanese acoustic luthiery, Aria produced some of the world's finest master-clone banjos, deeply respected by professional bluegrass musicians worldwide for their heavy structural mass, airtight rim compression, and incredibly bright, cutting acoustic projection. This high-tier SB-600 Deluxe model features beautiful intricate neck inlays, a premium wood resonator shell, and heavy-duty chrome-plated hardware components. Finding a genuine Japanese-made Aria deluxe banjo in such clean, structurally solid shape with no wood splits or cracks is a fantastic find for active players and vintage instrument collectors globally.

[Product Details]

- Brand: Aria (Aria Guitars / Shiro Shoten)

- Model Number: SB-600 (Deluxe Series)

- Item: Vintage 5-String Acoustic Banjo Complete Set

- Era: Vintage Japan (Circa late 1970s - 1980s Production Run)

- Country of Manufacture: Japan (Made in Japan)

- Configuration: 5-String Standard Layout

- Includes: 1 Aria SB-600 Banjo Unit, 1 Rigid Protective Vintage Hard Case, 1 Lot of Small Accessories / Picks Tuning Tools (As showcased in the actual photos)

- International HS Code: 9202.90 (Other string musical instruments - banjos, mandolins, ukuleles)

[Technical Setup & Playability Status]

- Structural Integrity: Thoroughly inspected. The tone ring, wooden resonator back, neck heel joint, and peghead display solid structural sound layout with absolutely zero cracks, fatal wood splits, or warping.

- Tuning Pegs: All internal gear mechanisms and orientation tuners shift smoothly and retain firm tension stability.

[Condition]

Please check the photo for condition.

*This is an authentic vintage pre-owned musical instrument in overall well-preserved condition. Please expect standard vintage handling lines, minor superficial cosmetic scuffs from normal performance usage, and natural age-related hardware tarnishing/kushumi (くすみ) on the metallic components, which beautifully enhance its timeless retro character and do not affect its magnificent playability.

We will ship by FedEx or DHL or Japan Post.

Your order will be carefully wrapped in thick cushioning material (bubble wrap) and packed very securely to ensure safe international transit.

For USA Customers

We will cover the import duties. There will be no additional charges other than the product price.

For Customers Outside the USA

We may be able to offer a discount on the product price. If you're interested, please contact us.

Import duties and taxes are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine these additional costs prior to bidding or buying.