Aria Pro II SB Black'n Gold I Cliff Burton Signature Bass review from Guitar Interactive

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[@soopahsoopah]

If Cliff saw the price on this bass he'd die again

[@thrashercentral1792]

How much?

[@DolganoFF]

@@thrashercentral1792 too much

[@Lithuania8634]

@@Luke-ht8gs Considering how chill he is. He probably WOULD die

[@Minnevan]

I mean it is a premium instrument, I’m sure cliff payed top dollar for his (actually now that I think about it they probably just gave it to him)

[@fixxxerkanji4233]

@@thrashercentral1792 3,000 dls

[@23Alchemist23]

I want this bass so bad!

[@jarrahparry]

IKR :)

[@CobaltLancer]

Peter Gundry | Composer We all do :( But it’s near impossible to get because not only is it as expensive as a human body, but it’s a limited run 😭

[@samsmelser_]

I want it too

[@johnhareiel5118]

@@CobaltLancer I know where to get them from an Authorized dealer. I only owe $300 to get mine out of layaway

[@ArronP]

@@johnhareiel5118 what did u pay?

[@wilfredovazquez2942]

I have an Aria Pro ll SBR60, Japan 1982 and I very similar to that Cliff Burton bass. I have to say it's an awesome bass and very versatile for just one pickup.

[@unfailingfeline5215]

I once played the Cliff Burton bass at a music store and it is the best bass I've ever played

[@ka-bar5060]

I would be awesome if Aria reissued this model for those of use who missed it during it's first production run.

[@bryanmoseley9887]

Pretty sure they have.

[@coreybreen6044]

He used a pick on a CLIFF BURTON bass!!!!!

[@tylerbrah4676]

Corey Breen OH MY GOD!!!!! Shut the fuck up it's not the end of the world

[@dambrooks7578]

I thought something similar Corey 😉

[@MachineGunAustin]

Using a pick on cliffs bass so disrespectful!

[@michelesgarbi357]

And He doesnt even use a fuzz nor a wah...thats the shame

[@christophercottle7210]

what a disgrace

[@zacharyosmond8043]

This bass has a small Rickenbacker vibe

[@gasmaskedbassist1538]

Course, Cliff loved his Rickenbacker, I was told that from someone who somewhat knew him. That and the Allman Brothers was his favorite band of all time

[@Minnevan]

Gas Masked Bassist Cliff was one lucky dude, his Aunt gifted him a Rickenbacker as a teen, he got to own an Alembic which are very rare, high end boutique basses, then Aria gave him a top of the line SB Black ‘N Gold for free.

[@babayaga3640]

@@Minnevan not like he was the best bassist to ever live. Why would Nike give Lebron a contract?

[@beardedslavbrew615]

@@gasmaskedbassist1538 I thought he was die hard Misfits fan!

[@shahi4827]

@@Minnevan for free? sheesh

[@Velvetspoonful]

I used to play a Aria Pro II Thor sound, and many years later I heard this guitar tone, and I thought "well that definitely rings a bell"... I don't know what they have or how they do it, but it just pushes me to believe their instruments are quite unique in sound : the guitar was Aria make too... As for the quality, well... I started with that fretless bass I mentioned, and never got put off it one sec, even though the perspective of a fretless could be intimidating to some. It definitely was a treat.

[@ilijathebasplayer]

That definitely TOLLS a bell if you know what i mean

[@Scarbiter]

I fucking came for some badass For whom the bell tolls , Anesthesia , Orion stuff what did i get some ass anoying jazz and pick playing wow great review.

[@nowayinhell91]

Settle down clown 🤡

[@djb12DeepAcidHouseExperience]

$7000 is way too much for this Bass

[@nuuttiniemi-nikkola9200]

It's gone down to like 1100€ so a bit more in dollars (used)

[@RAMMSTEIN5579]

The high price lays in the name tbh

[@julienmeunier2675]

4000*

[@Joel-vn3bh]

Brian Talbot it’s Cliff ffs

[@dad6521]

@@nuggetstew4380 you probably weren't even alive when he died shut the fuck up

[@antatchi5036]

I love the look of this bass so much

[@andykromer3529]

So pissed that there are only 250 of these.

[@CobaltLancer]

Costs as much as a human body *_Is a limited run_* Geez that’s a harsch deal for a tribute to a legend

[@spittingsteel_X2]

If I'm not mistaken Cliff actually played a SB R-60 Black n' Gold and not a SB-1000 so for those who want a bass like Cliff I'd suggest looking for a SB R-60 and not a SB-1000 if your trying to get extremely close to his Master of Puppets tone

[@ingloriousbastard0812]

You are wrong mate, Cliff used a SB-1000 B n' G, look at the knobs and controls, then he uses the SB Elite 1 B n' G which is this one they have in the video

[@charlielucas3386]

I'd buy this bass in a heartbeat if possible! The only two drawbacks: the price is INSANELY high, and it isn't available in Canada.

[@gregmeir]

Agreed

[@davormaricic]

There are vintage SB-1000 basses... have you consider that?

[@charlielucas3386]

davormaricic Are they genuine? Or rip-offs?

[@davormaricic]

@@charlielucas3386 there are no rip-offs nor knock-offs of Aria Pro II instruments as I know, but there really are neglected or sometimes mislabelled models (as there is no model on SB-series, but it is easy to recognize) - and there are the ones with replaced pickups or some other parts. There are genuines with repaired pickup, but I always saw it labelled by the seller. sometimes there are SB with completely wrong pickup or hardware, but those are easy to spot ar SB hardware are pretty unique. There are groups on facebook (Aria Pro II SB basses) where you can find a lot of info. And SB-1000 is very unique in its appearance - first (batwing), second or newer versions, so it is easy to find. I bought 15+ SBs online and I never had a problem, all sellers were friendly and truthfully, I restored them and pick the best for myself, as I can`t afford big collection (as I wish), so even this 1983 will go soon. But I didn`t came to solicitate! There are few Aria Pro II SB basses in action, so check these videos. If you need any help, please feel free to ask me or FB group. kzbin.info/aero/PLKabsdIXV3xyBup-HkUAj5mFd9FDjqfQ9

[@BenMartin-is8yr]

im getting one of these. We got it for 5,000$. A music store in California held one back and kept until now. it has never been played or modded, and is the last new aria black n gold on the planet. of some 250 black n golds this one is the last of it's kind.

[@javiersalinas-hb8ki]

Someone is selling that one for profit now, price gouging guitars, put instruments in the hands of real musicians!

[@darkj3di336]

Listening to you makes me want to pull out SB-1000. It has the active pickups.

[@vasyl_bank]

Great instrument! Gorgeous review! Good explaining. I've been looking for such a good content. But... ... the only thing I complain about... ... now I want this bass 😭

[@Minnevan]

What in the world makes this thing so expensive? Is there any real reason besides having Cliffs name attached? I know it’s made with high end components and craftsmanship but upwards of $4-5k??? Really??

[@cdrfrost734]

What a Sacrilege to use a pick on Cliff's Bass.

[@Meddled]

There are good pick bassists and bad bassists/guitarists who can only use a pick because they have no technical skill.

[@whocares7301]

Well, clearly he is not a bass player. You can clearly perceive a "guitaristic" touch in his feeling with the bass. This already explains why the pick

[@potatopotato0715]

@@whocares7301 yap I agree

[@LLlokoJlad]

Они могли бы медиатор назвать именем Клиффа и попробовать этот медиатор продавать по цене самолёта))

[@dramacydal1776]

where can i buy this bass in the united states??

[@theworldstightestanalcavit5116]

Jesús CobiánArreola Uhhh, I actually just saw one on eBay for about $500

[@Fireglo]

$500 definitely a fake.

[@gasmaskedbassist1538]

Reverb is your most reliable source, but there's only 2 on there and the cheaper one is an early design so yeah, there a few thousand dollars though

[@Meddled]

It's cheaper to buy a used original Aria bass!

[@captaincrunch7661]

did you find one? there arent many and they are overpriced

[@gasmaskedbassist1538]

I want this bass. I found one but I can't afford it until September. Fingers crossed since it's expensive it'll stay on the market till then.

[@annundur8303]

A very nice bass... It will be yours, Donald!

[@aroundmusicdistribution8955]

we have one available - but from germany

[@gasmaskedbassist1538]

@@annundur8303 unfortunately wasn't. I got a 1984 Aria Pro-II Elite I today

[@gasmaskedbassist1538]

@@aroundmusicdistribution8955 I saw! I wanted it buy it but I'd have to save up for 18-24 months

[@_Only_Zuul]

i've got an aria pro 2 SB integra and it sounds pretty much like this bass. and it was far, far more affordable.

[@SgtZaqq]

"The range of tones from it is quite impressive" Shows exactly two types of tones.

[@THESONICSPEEDDEMON]

Will you guys ever make these again? I wish these were cheaper

[@gustavodalpiaz5026]

Why didn’t he played for whom the bell tolls?

[@kirkolrech4545]

It's nice but it's not 7 k nice.

[@ArronP]

well seeing cliffs signature bass being played with a pick ...huum...don't seem right. u should of played some of cliffs riffs...harmonics, Jaco wore that out Jason Newsted used cliffs aria after he died, there's pics of him playing it inside the garage inc. booklet....that bass should of been with cliffs family. he owned a Rickenbacker 4001 and just 2 aria basses....in one live show on KZbin his bass either the low E snapped or it went badly out of tune and he was given another bass, I believe it's from long Island in 86. u can hear he's suddenly out of tune, I think it was during the intro to creeping death whats the price??

[@anthonybolduc2924]

sounds so good

[@elvengadorcerocho]

One does not simply use a pick on a Clif Burton bass

[@THESONICSPEEDDEMON]

I noticed in cliffs Live photos from 1985 the fret marks are circle. What happened to that bass?

[@itzs0weezee]

Cliff used two different Aria sb models actually. In 85 where he got endorsed by Aria the first bass they sent to Cliff was an Aria Pro II SB-1000 in a gloss black finish which are pretty rare to find. That bass has an active pickup (needs two 9V batteries) and includes a third knob to change mid frequencies I think. Then later in 85 (like around fall) he was given the Aria Pro II SB Black n Gold which just has a passives pickup and the same specs shown in this video. The SB-1000 has the dot inlays while the SB Black n Gold has the cat eye inlays. Also to mention that the SB black n gold model is just based of the Aria Pro II SB-R60 with same specs and everything but in a black finish and gold hardware

[@THESONICSPEEDDEMON]

@@itzs0weezee ah interesting. Just wondering, who was the "They" that sent cliff the bass?

[@itzs0weezee]

@@THESONICSPEEDDEMON oh Aria themselves

[@THESONICSPEEDDEMON]

@@itzs0weezee dang that's cool

[@LAGuitarnetwork]

I have an original I bought missing the pickup and electronics - which I can’t find used anywhere , so it just sits waiting for a revival someday

[@timtapp5931]

Put a PJ Marx Brad Gillis bridge humbucker in your Aria to replace it! That was Cliff's last mod he did to his Aria before passing away, and it sounds awesome

[@darkj3di336]

They sell the electrics now.

[@swaroov9236]

Very awesome bass

[@FacelessFlesh666]

Playing Jaco on a Cliff Burton Signature Bass demo...

[@Thebearwithnoname]

Does Aria still sell this bass? I'm interested in getting this one for ideally a reasonable rate.

[@laughorgomad]

Nice demo but no Wah or Fuzz?

[@gasmaskedbassist1538]

Better yet get the Morley Cliff Burton Fuzz Wah. They sell for $160 on Amazon if you want to buy one (That's actually not bad)

[@dev--null]

This sounds pretty good. Where do I order one from, Aria?! Help me - here is my money... where?! Is there a store in North America that has your guitars actually?!

[@yetisuncle666]

wow... so the mighty Cliff and Chuck schuldiner are two deceased musicians who get their "signature" instruments posthumously....... kinda sad if you ask me. as they were both phenomenal while they were alive and kicking ass. too bad they werent shown the acceptance and admiration from the instrument and music communities while they were able to enjoy the accolades.

[@davormaricic]

he did - Aria Pro make Cliff one of endorsers and he got his Arias for free... Similar to John Taylor, Bill Murray, Scherzo etc.

[@Josh-o]

GOD I WANT IT Can i buy it from you i can offer 4$ isn't it amazing ?

[@southcarolinatrains1904]

Definitely sounds like cliff burton

[@ThePepeRosasBluesBand]

Awesome bass

[@geerhoar]

I have an early 80’s Aria Pro II SB I in padauk red clearcoat with original case. Wonder if the new ones are true to the vintage ones.

[@davormaricic]

I don`˙t know about new ones, but padauk reds are beautiful! I`ve got black `85, walnut `80 fretless and natural (oak) `83 ones and absolutely love their sound! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqObpHR3f8ernbM

[@SereneSlumberSounds]

Don’t use a pick, it makes it sound like a Jason Newsted tone

[@Kruegernator123]

Jason used some of Cliff’s basses on tour

[@marventos8104]

why does EVERYONE USE A PICK WITH THIS BASS

[@tylerbrah4676]

Because they can

[@brinkstergaming3515]

YOUR A FUCKING BEAST WITH THAT :D

[@fjrueiwkw3313]

has best metal bassist of all times signature uses pick and plays slow, no gain funk

[@f2detaboada]

The Dean Edge Pro Black is a better bang for your buck

[@metalfox146]

Yep thats what i got lol. Spotted it because it looked similar and after adding some gear to my rig i got the master of puppets tone on it

[@Saren-Linetech]

getting me one soon

[@dramacydal1776]

Brony Artist are you from the US? where can i get one in the US??

[@Saren-Linetech]

Jesús CobiánArreola yes I am in the U.S and how I found it was in some guitar center far away from where I live (but still in the u.s) and by shear luck they had just one for a really REALLY great deal. honestly you can find people selling these high end basses for around 1k-3k online and very few will you find some being sold for $900 but with the condition being poor to subpar.

[@Saren-Linetech]

Jesús CobiánArreola oh and these basses are kinda hard to come by seeing as they are only produced in Japan and Korea , hell the ones I've seen were just regular 6 string guitars , and standard looking basses from the same company. plus the late bass player for Metallica Cliff Burton (r.i.p) made these basses sought after items back in the day making these basses an exclusive and rare instrument to find here in the u.s .

[@edoardomariascardamaglia4325]

Hey, what do you think of the SB-R80? I'm wondering which are the tonal differences between them...

[@LeonLundqvist]

Pickup placement is a huge factor in bass tone. I've had one and I could never get it sound like a single pickup Aria. If you’re chasing that single pickup Aria tone, just buy a single pickup Aria

[@raine4214]

Is the bridge countersunk into the body ?

[@adamputtergill]

Just a question, I’m considering buying this- How thick is the neck? Is it comfortable to play?

[@Lithuania8634]

The necks are thinner than most basses. This bass was made with that idea.

[@riefkazama2412]

Cek serial number?

[@MrBassOutdoors]

Did you really disgrace a Cliff Burton signature bass with a pick??

[@dnray2092]

Needs HEAVY distortion

[@thrashercentral1792]

What's the price?

[@CobaltLancer]

nesmaster01 0114 Imagine buying donating all of your organs. That’s how expensive it is. It’s way too overpriced and on a limited run :(

[@mariovomhof2775]

@@CobaltLancer they would earn so much more money if they produced these today and sold them for like 700€.

[@CobaltLancer]

MARIO VOM HOF Ikr

[@andrespinerosortega2072]

Why did someone let you play that bass with a pick?

[@elioncuci7704]

This bass is absolutely amazing but $7000 is an absolute ripoff

[@l04d83]

Its price has gotten down to 1000$ used, its mostly the gold that makes it expensive.

[@davormaricic]

@Vanja Kapetanovic in fact, SB-1000 (which basically this bass is - just with cat-eye inlays and black hardware) is heard on thousands of recordings and hits across all genres, from jazz, pop to heavy metal - for example, SB1000 was first bass seen/heard aired on MTV, and one of the cult 80`s basses.

[@willhudson5703]

Bastards see how much Views Cliff Burton is getting and is gonna create a bass to make money off his name.

[@bassdaze]

what i dont understand is how is this a Cliff Burton "signature" bass?? seeing how hes been dead for a hundred years now..btw Burton didnt make the aria popular it was widely available in the '80s and could be had used for $100 all day long... yeah im that old

[@Ammi553]

Apparently it has all the modifications he made to his bass incorporated with it out of the box so i guess you could call it a replica more than a signature

[@tomaschavarro7244]

Pick is illegal

[@magnificentjeebz6208]

Real bass players, use fingers…

[@LeonLundqvist]

Shit take, real bassists use the right tool for whatever job is ahead

[@magnificentjeebz6208]

@@LeonLundqvist those sound like words of a pick prick, prick

[@mindfreak078589]

omg why do all you pussies use picks. Get a callus or two gawd.

[@travprice3979]

Playing with your fingers doesn't make you courageous, tough or brave mate. You're just playing with your fingers. Thats it! 🤷‍♂️

[@sassythesasquatch6952]

anyone who is triggere by him playing the bass with a pick and it is meant to be played with fingers cuz its cliff burton's

[@antonnoche7264]

Wtf a pick

[@sperreild]

most terrible instrument I ever had

[@aoijasmine8442]

I own one and I love it so much!