Founded in 1956, Arai Trading initially began producing the Arai Concert AC series in the 1960s under the name "Arai." From 1970, they were able to use the Aria trademark, and the manufacturing and sales of the Aria Concert AC series began. For 55 years, the Aria guitars of Arai Trading have been beloved. The Aria AC40 being offered is a guitar made in the early Concert series in the 1970s. As Arai Trading staked its future on this project, the craftsmanship is superb. The top is a thick, tight-grained solid American cedar, the sides and back are rosewood with beautiful straight grain patterns, the neck is sturdy mahogany, the fingerboard is jet-black ebony, and the bridge appears to be straight-grained rosewood. Good materials of the time were used without reservation. Furthermore, the acoustic effect of cedar and rosewood gives it a crisp, responsive tone, and the volume is rich. The neck is easy to play, making it a user-friendly guitar that anyone can enjoy. Although more than half a century has passed since its production, there are some scratches and dents here and there, but the previous owner repaired the paint themselves, and it is in good condition for its age. Also, strings for trial playing are installed, so you can start playing it right away. For all guitar enthusiasts, please consider the Aria Concert Guitar AC40, a guitar that represents the starting point of Aria guitars and evokes memories of the vibrant Showa era of high economic growth. Total length: 101.5 cm Scale length: 66.5 cm String height: Approximately 2.8 mm at the 12th fret, 1st string Approximately 3.2 mm at the 12th fret, 6th string Nut width: Approximately 5.1 cm Body thickness: Approximately 9.9 cm It will be wrapped in bubble wrap and reinforced with cardboard for packaging. We will deliver it safely.