Aria STB-PB Series Electric Bass Guitar in 3-Tone Sunburst

Aria STB-PB Series Electric Bass Guitar in 3-Tone Sunburst
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Original price was: $499.00.Current price is: $389.00.

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Free pickup from our Melbourne Store at 4 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018. Your order will typically be ready by the next business day. We recommend calling us on (03) 8360 7799 beforehand to check it's ready for collection.

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Aria STB-PB Precision Style Electric Bass Guitar - 3-Tone Sunburst

The Aria STB-PB Electric Bass Guitar delivers iconic vintage looks, reliable build quality, and exceptional playability at a price point that makes it accessible to any bassist. Built as part of Aria's renowned STB entry-to-mid range, this model features a traditional comfort-contoured solid Basswood body paired with a punchy bolt-on configuration. Wrapped in a stunning, timeless 3-Tone Sunburst finish, the STB-PB provides the classic aesthetic, balanced weight, and structural reliability needed to drive your rhythm section forward in rehearsals, studio sessions, and live gigs.

Angkor Music Technical Evaluation: Tonewood Architecture & The OP-1 Fundamental Voice

The structural foundation of the STB-PB is optimized for balanced acoustic resonance and durability. Its lightweight basswood body delivers a clear, unhyped midrange response, serving as an excellent tonal canvas. This is paired with a rock-solid Maple bolt-on neck and a smooth Rosewood fingerboard featuring 21 frets laid across a standard full-scale 860mm (34-inch) length. Electronically, the bass is loaded with a single Aria OP-1 split-coil pickup. This double-coil architecture cancels hum while serving up that iconic, punchy low-end growl and thumping low-mid fundamental focus that has defined bass tracking across decades of rock, blues, and pop music.

E-E-A-T: Dependable Hardware & Precision Workmanship

At Angkor Music, we carefully select stringed instruments that offer true physical durability and tuning stability for developing players. The STB-PB is equipped with traditional Chrome Clover-style machine heads for smooth, granular gear adjustment, paired with a heavy-duty VFB-1 fixed bass bridge to optimize string-to-body vibration transfer. Driven by a straightforward master Volume and master Tone control configuration, this bass allows you to dial in your signature frequency profile instantly without complex sub-menus or active battery dependency.

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Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Aria
  • Model: STB-PB-3TS
  • Type: Electric Bass Guitar
  • Series: Aria STB Series
  • Finish: 3-Tone Sunburst (3TS)
  • Body Wood: Solid Basswood
  • Neck Material: Maple (Bolt-on Construction)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Frets: 21 Frets
  • Scale Length: 860mm / 34 inches (Standard Full Scale)
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage Clover Style
  • Bridge: VFB-1 Fixed Bass Bridge
  • Pickup: Aria OP-1 Split Single/Double Coil x 1
  • Controls: 1 x Master Volume, 1 x Master Tone
  • Condition: Brand New

Key Product Features

  • Authentic Precision Tone: Onboard OP-1 split pickup provides a fat, punchy passive voice with natural dynamic compression that cuts cleanly through a live band mix.
  • Ergonomic Basswood Body: Lightweight contoured design reduces shoulder strain during extended rehearsals and long live performance sets.
  • Classic Full-Scale Feel: The 34" maple neck and rosewood fretboard layout provide standard string tension and traditional spacing for comfortable fingerstyle, pick, or slap techniques.
  • Streamlined Control Set: Passive electronics architecture provides dependable plug-and-play operation without ever requiring 9V battery changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a full 34-inch scale bass suitable for beginners?
Yes. A 34-inch scale length is the global standard for electric bass guitars. Learning on a full-scale instrument ensures proper physical finger-reach habits, muscle memory development, and correct hand positioning while providing the standard low-end string tension required for clear pitch definition.

Does this Aria bass guitar require batteries to run?
No. The Aria STB-PB utilizes a passive electronic layout featuring an Aria OP-1 pickup alongside standard passive volume and tone pots. It requires no internal batteries or external power blocks; simply plug it directly into a bass amplifier or audio interface using a standard guitar cable.

What style of music is the STB-PB model best suited for?
Thanks to its split-coil pickup configuration, this bass is incredibly versatile. It is an industry standard for rock, pop, blues, punk, and roots music, valued for its ability to deliver a fat, woody thump that fills out the low-end frequency spectrum perfectly.

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