A limited edition models released by Aria in 2001 and sold primarily to the domestic market, the VM-2001 was a Japanese made 40th Anniversary model of the famous Ventures model. Very good condition as pictured, professionally serviced prior to listing and includes the original hard case and paperwork. Weighs 3.7kg's.
These originally had a retail price of around $4000AUD, so they're a super high quality build. Info from the Aria website below.
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Produced to commemorate Ventures' 40th anniversary and released in 2001. This is the Ventures Don Wilson model, which has been used live for many years.
The smooth curved top body is equipped with a VOS-1 pickup using Alnico V magnets, and a completely original handmade bridge and tremolo.
Body - Alder, Carved Top
Neck - Maple, Smooth Bolt-on Joint
Fingerboard - Rosewood
Frets - 22F
Scale - 648mm
Pickups - VOS-1 Original Single Coil (Alnico Ⅴ Magnet) x 2
Controls - 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-way PU Selector SW
Nut - Metal
Tailpiece - Original Vibrate Unit & Bridge
Hardware - Chrome
