Dia = Matsumoku

[cheepaxes]

Some years back I think I posted here about a Dia-branded Mosrite bass copy a friend owned back in the '70s. It was suggested at the time that it may have had a connection to Aria (I.e., Dia = short for Diamond). The other day I was in my favorite used instrument store and saw two Japanese hollowbody electrics, one with a common Matsumoku brand and other nearly identnical guitar labeled Dia. I have pics but can't post them from my phone. I flipped the guitar over and, sure enough, it had the Matsumoku neck plate. I think that's enough evidence to add Dia to the list of Matsumoku brands in the Japanese manufacturers/brands sticky.

Scott

[VintAxe]

Thanks for the information Scott, I'll add it to the sticky. It's nice to be able to compare guitars by handling them rather than comparing pictures. Your effort is appreciated.

[cheepaxes]

Pictures:

http://www.scottmcknight.com/Dia1.jpg

http://www.scottmcknight.com/Dia2.jpg

-Scott

[Big Beat]