NGD: Aria A551B

Late 60’s would be my guess. It is a 5 digit serial, but a low number, probably from the first years of the 5 digit serial numbers. If I had to guess, and it would be a guess, I would say 67-68. It is definitely before the 70’s, and newer than the example earlier in this thread. Specific years are beyond my skills. It is attractive to think the 0 would be 1970, but I think it is earlier than that, and probably pre 1969, as some 69s seem to have 1 prefix 5 digit numbers. As I said in my previous post, Aria serial numbers are not so great at nailing down a specific date, but this is my best guess and fits what I have seen. There are definitely serial numbers that are used not in order, but the most likely case is that this is late 60's.
 
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Fun anecdote: 9 year old Dmn begged his parents for a guitar. They got him a Yamaha classical. Some years later, teenage Dmn wanted to rock and put steel strings on the guitar.

I kid you not, the bridge literally launched itself a foot off the soundboard when it finally let go.
 
dmn23 said:
Fun anecdote: 9 year old Dmn begged his parents for a guitar. They got him a Yamaha classical. Some years later, teenage Dmn wanted to rock and put steel strings on the guitar.

I kid you not, the bridge literally launched itself a foot off the soundboard when it finally let go.
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That reminds me of the time I built my first amp, in 5th or 6th grade. You just need power and a speaker right? :grin:
 
dmn23 said:
Fun anecdote: 9 year old Dmn begged his parents for a guitar. They got him a Yamaha classical. Some years later, teenage Dmn wanted to rock and put steel strings on the guitar.

I kid you not, the bridge literally launched itself a foot off the soundboard when it finally let go.
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Yep. I tried putting steel strings on a plastic guitar when I was around that age. It wasn't pretty.
 
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