"1982 Aria Pro II PE-60.

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This color is likely FR (Flashing Red). The catalog also lists OS (Oak Shade) and JB (Japan Brown), but I also own a white PE-60.

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This model was produced as the most affordable version following the PE-R60. The models marked with the number 60 feature a specification similar to a standard Les Paul, with a maple top and mahogany back. Models above the PE-R80 have an additional layer of maple in a three-layer structure.

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The higher-end models are known for their sharp sound and strong tightness, and the sound when coil-tapped can be mistaken for that of Fender-style single-coil guitars. However, the sound produced by this body, which is as thick as a Les Paul, lacks the crisp, bright character of the higher-end models and is warm and rich.

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The weight is 4.51 kg (including strings), reflecting its thickness. I also own another white PE-60, which weighs 4.78 kg—it's like a dumbbell. The pickups are labeled Smooth Crush, and I have no complaints about the sound. The weight is 4.51 kg (including strings). (Updated on June 15, 2016)"