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Rare Vintage 1966/67 Aria/Maxitone 335 "Barney Kessel" Style Archtop Hollowbody.

Estimated price for orientation: 649 $

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Description
Brand: Aria/Maxitone Country of Manufacture: Japan
Body Type: Hollowbody Archtop Series: Barney Fessel Style
Dexterity: Right-Handed Exact Year: 1966/67
String Configuration: 6 String Model: 335
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan


 Rare Vintage 1966/67 Aria/Maxitone 335 "Barney Kessel" Style Archtop Hollowbody. 
Oh Baby....Look At Those Big Sharp Horns!!
Here's A Beauty From The "Summer Of Love" Era, That Has A Variation Of Tones From The Two Single Coil Pickups. Think "Mellow Yellow" To
"Season Of the Witch", Or, "White Rabbit", To,
"Psychotic Reaction" Or Anything Electric Prunes, Or... Any Of Your Jazz Favorites!
All Original Except For The Two Control Knobs & The Upgraded Roller Bridge With Chrome Cover.
There Are Some Scuffs, Scratches, Dents, Dings,
& An Old Repair On The Neck Heel & Pocket, & The Neck Plate, That Is Solid, But Could Use Some Cosmetic Surgery. Other Than That, A Very Desirable Axe Worthy To Add To Anybody's Collection. Buy It Now For $649 OBO.
I Do Not Have A Case For This One, But It Will Arrive To You Safe, Sound, & Well Protected. The Neck Will Be Removed For International Shipping Only.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE. International Buyers, Please Send Me The Name Of Your Country, City, & Postal Code So I Can Get You The Actual Shipping Cost.
PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT! 
There Could Be An Issue Within The Electronics Of This Vintage Guitar Upon Arrival To You, Due To The Elements, & The Rigors Of Shipping & Transit. This Is A Vintage Instrument That Has Aged Wiring & Solder Connections, & I Have Had Some Customer Issues, Including Demand For Returns Or Partial Refunding. Over The Years, I Have Taken A Beating Due To Complaints, (some real, Some Not) From Several Buyers,(mostly Ebay), That Have Received Their Guitar & Have An Issue With The Electronics.
I TEST EVERY Guitar I Ship, Immediately Before Packing It For Shipment! If There Is Any Issue, I Repair It, Or Contact The Buyer To Disclose Any Discrepancy In The Description, & Resolve The Problem, Before Shipping!!
Therefore, I WILL NOT Guarantee That There Could Not Be Any Issues!!
This Is An Old Vintage Guitar That I Have Described, To The Absolute Best 
Of My Ability, & Is Being Sold In "AS IS" Condition. All Sales Are Final!
I Have A Stellar Reputation For Describing My Items Accurately. If You See That I May Have Overlooked Something, Please, Bring It To My Attention. 
I Will Not Accept Any Returns, Under Any Conditions, Nor Will I Issue 
Any Partial Refunds! If You Experience "Buyers Remorse" After Receiving This Item, Please, Do Not Take It Out On Me, By Leaving Negative Feedback
Or Low Ratings. You Have My Permission To Copy, Paste, & Use, Both My Description & Photos For Your Listing To Resell The Item On Your Own. I've Already Done All The Work, & Want You To Be Happy Regardless. Again, Please, Look At All Of The Photos & Ask Any Questions You May Have Before Bidding, Buying Or Making An Offer. I Will Answer Them Just As Soon As I Am Able To Do So. If You Cannot Accept These Terms As Stated, Please, Do Not Buy It, Or Make An Offer! 
PLEASE, LOOK AT ALL OF THE PHOTOS & ASK YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE BUYING, OR MAKING AN OFFER! I WILL ANSWER THEM JUST AS SOON AS I AM ABLE! 
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