Aria Diamonds Guitar.. Which Model?

[sunnydskee]

Hi there, We have this Aria Diamonds guitar and can't find any online like it. It has a steel reinforced neck, 4 pickups, and no serial number as far as I can see. If you have info. we would appreciate it. Sunnydskee@yahoo.com Thanks!
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[VintAxe]

Hey sunnydskee.

I'm not sure specifically what model of Aria Diamond you have, but I can tell you it is pretty close to my 1832T that was produced between 1971-74. You can see a picture of my guitar here:



The 4 pups, switching system and pickguard/switch covers on your guitar remind me of earlier Arias sold as Norma through Strum N Drum of Chicago from 1968-70. I think your instrument represents the transition from these earlier instruments to the 1832T instrument style I own. I'd say it's early 1970's; maybe 1970 on the nose.

[Spud1950]

Man,that's a beauty! I can't find that exact model either, but here's a 3 pickup 1803T.Very similar. This model appears in the 1971 catalog in the VintAxe collection. I'd agree that yours is most likely from around the time period.

[sunnydskee]

Thanks guys! I still can't find anything like it out there. Any idea what it might be worth. My ten year old is taking lessons on it.. he wants something "newer" of course