Another Mystery MIJ SG

[Teo]

I am bringing my mystery SG to the experts. I have no idea what I have here. There are no head stock markings but there is a serial number visible in the pictures. This is an ebay purchase from someone who said the original owner was a collector, that the guitar sat in storage for quite a while, and that they thought the guitar was from the 80's. Any info or direction would be greatly appreciated. .

 

[Bad Penguin]

To my eyes, it looks as if you have the 73-75 Matsumoku made Aria 1982, without the trem. I think that particular model was the 1922. The bridge, serial number plate, 3 screw pickup adjustment, and rounded corner inlays are pretty much identical to my 73. Yours is unbranded, which means it was meant for a distributor, call it "Bob's", and would have been silkscreened with Bob's logo upon reaching the warehouse. Quite common in the early 70's.

Early 1970s Aria Electric Guitars Catalog – The Guitar Gallery (matsumoku.org)
page 4 I think
Aria 19XX SG Copy Guitars – The Guitar Gallery (matsumoku.org)

 

[Teo]

Hey, Thanks so much for the info. Are these the infamous "lawsuit" guitars? And is there a resource to put a value on these guitars? Thank you again.

 

[Bad Penguin]

Since it's unmarked, consider it a player around the 400 top end price-wise