Shiro Arai started Aria Guitars in 1956 as a classical concert guitarist striving for uncompromising acoustic integrity. For nearly 70 years, Aria classical guitars have balanced traditional fan-bracing mechanics, premium European and American tonewoods, and strict modern manufacturing tolerance. Built specifically to deliver high-margin reliability and tonal excellence for international importers, regional musical instrument distributors, and conservatory retailers.
Faithfully modeled on classical Spanish workshop construction. Designed for demanding conservatories, serious music schools, and advancing solo performers requiring projection, dynamic touch-responsiveness, and authentic resonance.
The global benchmark for music education and retail store inventory. Engineered with exceptional neck stability, multiple fractional scale lengths (480mm to 650mm), and high climate resistance, reducing post-sale retailer returns.
Designed for the modern acoustic performer, session artists, and crossover players. Integrates ergonomic soft Venetian cutaways with active piezo systems and onboard EQ for transparent acoustic-electric live performance.
Why tier-one importers and regional instrument distributors choose Aria as their primary classical guitar catalog partner.
Each production run complies with strict Nagoya acoustic protocols, ensuring fret crowning, neck angles, and glue joints endure dry and humid container transits.
Protected with multi-ply drop-tested outer cartons and customized inner foam braces designed specifically to withstand global multimodal maritime logistics.
We work closely with national distributors to provide protected territory margins, marketing collaterals, localized product listings, and dealer floor stock support.
With seven continuous decades of presence in international markets, stocking Aria provides consumers with immediate recognition and resale trust.
Aria classical instruments are built according to standardized acoustic grades to satisfy both student curriculums and high-end concert performances.
| Series | Target Tier | Top Tonewood | Back & Sides | Scale Lengths | Hardware / Preamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL CLASICO | Concert / Soloist | Solid Cedar or Spruce | Rosewood / Mahogany | 650 mm | Gold-Plated Tuners, Bone Nut & Saddle |
| A SERIES | Conservatory / Retail Entry | Solid Spruce or Select Spruce | Sapele / Rosewood | 480, 530, 580, 650 mm | Chrome Machine Heads with Pearloid Buttons |
| ELECTRO CUTAWAY | Stage Performance / Studio | Solid Cedar / Sitka Spruce | Mahogany Cutaway | 650 mm | Aria Active Preamp with Piezo Pickup & Tuner |
Whether you are an established musical instrument importer looking to consolidate classical guitar inventory or a music store chain requesting wholesale dealer pricing, our Nagoya international sales headquarters is ready to assist with container quotes, MOQ details, and localized territory catalogs.