1982 Aria Pro II (Matsumoku) PE-R80 Single Cutaway w/Floyd Rose (Neal Schon Model)

1982 Aria Pro II (Matsumoku) PE-R80 Single Cutaway w/Floyd Rose (Neal Schon Model)The PE series was an attempt to modernise the Les Paul shape and style and the Matsumoku factory put a lot of effort into making these to the best quality possible. Catching the eye of Neal Schon in the early 1980's, a PE model was featured in many live Journey performances during their Japan tours. There are some rumours that following these shows Aria Pro II produced a few guitars for Schon that featured a genuine Floyd Rose in the same way as his

One bridge pickup coil is non-functional otherwise the electronics are working well

Seems to be close to all original except for an aftermarket carbon-fibre style pickguard

Made in Japan around 2007

it's got a steel trem block and some modern Japanese locking tuners

Professionally set-up prior to listing with a fret polish

A seldom seen Korean made Burny from 1997 (when Burny/Fernandes outsourced some of their manufacturing)

Very good overall condition as pictured with some light patina as pictured on the gold hardware

The original Lo-Pro Edge tremolo still works perfectly and the pots/wiring sound good

Appears to be all original except for the replaced output jack plate and one saddle

Basswood body with a slim maple neck and rosewood fingerboard

Deeptone Music gave it a full setup and service prior to listing and its playing great

this one appears to be all original except for some replacement knobs