Aria AC50, made in Spain, estimated around 2000, original price ¥85,000, Spanish neck joint Top: Cedar solid Sides: Rosewood Back: Rosewood Neck: Cedro Fingerboard: Rosewood Scale Length: 651mm String Height at 12th Fret: 6th string = 4.1mm, 1st string = 3.2mm Fret Remaining: 95% (approx. 1mm) Saddle Remaining: 3-2mm String Width: Nut = 42mm, Saddle = 57.5mm Fingerboard Width: Nut = 52.8mm, 12F = 63.5mm Neck Thickness: 1F = 22.8mm, 9F = 25.5mm Body Thickness: 97-101-104 Tuners: Usable Weight: 1597g Neck Condition: Almost straight Neck Shape: Rounder than the usual D-shape. Not as round as the current A series, and doesn't feel difficult to play. Strings Used: Savarez 500CR Normal Tension Included Case: Used hard case for transport @Repair Details * Fingerboard planed and refretted from 12F to 19F to resolve the rising issue. * Fret leveling and fret edge adjustment. * Back only polished and repainted (urethane) due to many scratches. * Nut and saddle replaced (bone, original was plastic). * Tuners replaced with Aria AT200, used, fair condition. * Pitch adjustment using both nut and saddle. @Even high-end guitars can be stressful with poor pitch, even after octave adjustments, but this guitar has been optimally adjusted. @Impressions of the sound after restoration It sounds so sweet and rich, you'd think it was a Ramirez! This is the first time I've heard a guitar with a laminated sides and back sound so rich and sweet, and it's satisfying to play. 1970s Matsuoka guitars also have a rich sound, which is surprising, but this guitar has a heavier sound than the Matsuoka. I think this is due to the body being slightly heavier than the Matsuoka and the thicker body depth. It also has more overtones. I think it's suitable for playing romantic songs. This particular guitar is a winner, and I feel it's a better deal than buying a high-end Ramirez Estudio model. @There are minor scratches and imperfections that don't show up in the images.