Early 1970s Aria 5522 Les Paul Custom Style Electric Guitar (MIJ Matsumoku)Early 1970s Aria 5522 Les Paul Custom Style Electric Guitar (MIJ Matsumoku) A classic example of Japan's burgeoning guitar industry during the pre lawsuit era, the Aria 5522 Les Paul Custom offered players an affordable alternative to its American inspiration while delivering impressive build quality and styling in its own right. Produced in the early 1970s and built by Matsumoku, the 5522 captures the look and feel of a Les Paul Custom with its bound