Aria Pro AQ-02S Musician Line Super Strat Natural Seymour Duncan Pickups, Ebony Fingerboard

The Aria Pro II AQ-02S is one of the more unusual and high-spec models from the company's Musician Line, a premium Japanese-built series that blended modern Super Strat performance with boutique-inspired construction and appointments. Produced during Japan's golden era of guitar manufacturing, the AQ-02S stood apart from many contemporary Super Strats by combining a refined natural aesthetic with premium materials. The body features a selected wood laminate construction paired with a maple set-neck, creating a resonant, sustaining platform that feels more substantial than many bolt-on designs of the period. A standout feature is the ebony fingerboard, a specification rarely found on production Super Strats of the era. Combined with the 24-fret neck and flatter radius, it delivers a fast, precise playing experience while retaining a premium feel under the fingers. Electronics consist of a factory Seymour Duncan SSH configuration, pairing a Duncan humbucker in the bridge with two Duncan single coils. This setup offers exceptional versatility, covering everything from articulate clean tones and glassy in-between positions through to saturated lead sounds and modern rock rhythm work. Finished in Natural and complemented by gold hardware, the AQ-02S has a distinctly upscale appearance that still feels understated today. It's a guitar that reflects the ambition of Japanese builders during the late-'80s and early-'90s period, when manufacturers were producing instruments that often rivalled boutique offerings in both specification and craftsmanship. A rare, high-spec MIJ Super Strat that combines premium materials, versatile electronics, and distinctive styling. Specifications Model: AQ-02S Series: Musician Line Made In: Japan Body: Selected Wood Lamination Neck: Maple, Set-Neck Construction Fingerboard: Ebony Frets: 24 Scale Length: 650mm (25.6") Radius: 350R Nut Width: 42mm Finish: Natural Pickups: Neck: Seymour Duncan APS-1 Single Coil Middle: Seymour Duncan APS-1 Single Coil Bridge: Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Humbucker Controls: Volume, Tone, 3-Position Pickup Selector Bridge: Aria LFT-1 Tremolo Hardware: Gold Modifications: None Case: Free Gig Bag Condition Frets: 9 / 10 Visual Condition: Only minor imperfections, check pictures.