Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aria (musical instrument brand). 'History of ARIA Pro II (Arai Co., Ltd)'.^ a b The History of Aria harvnb error: no target: CITEREFThe_History_of_Aria ( help), ' On August 2nd, 1956, ARAI & CO., INC was founded.'.^ a b History of ARIA Pro II harvnb error: no target: CITEREFHistory_of_ARIA_Pro_II ( help), ' The company was established in 1956 by Mr.Shiro Arai.In the mid-1990s a few models (including the Fender Stratocaster-inspired Fullerton series guitars and the Steve Bailey 6-string fretless signature bass) were made in the United States. All guitars were made in Japan until February 1987, when production of less expensive models (Magna MAB/MAC and Integra IGB series) was switched to Korea ( Samick-factory production actually started as early as May 1986). The Aria brandname was changed to Aria Pro II in late 1975, though this has been used mostly (but not exclusively) for electric guitars and basses. Arai and Matsumoku started building acoustic guitars in 1964, and then electric guitars in 1966, using Arai, Aria, Aria Diamond, Diamond, and much less frequently, Arita brand names. Aria arranged for Matsumoku, the musical instrument maker, to build the guitars for them under contract. They began retailing acoustic guitars in 1960, although the company did not start manufacturing their own until 1964. Aria was formed in Japan in 1956 by Shiro Arai as 'Arai & Co., Inc'.

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