Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Side: Solid Indonesian Rosewood
Neck: Indonesian Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Number of Frets: 20F
Headstock: Rosewood Ply
Neck Joint: 14F
Fingerboard Inlay: Snow Flake
Nut Width: 44mm
Nut: Bone
Saddle: Bone
Scale Length: 650mm
Bridge: Indonesian Rosewood
Machine Head: Vintage Open Gear Type
Finishes: N (Natural), TS (Tabacco Sunburst)
Other: Hard-case included
The new all solid wood, 500 Series acoustic guitars are constructed from high quality tonewoods, Solid Sitka spruce is the tonewood choice for the soundboard with inlaid herringbone patterns for the soundhole design and body purfling, while solid Indonesian mahogany is employed for the satin-finished neck and silky smooth, 20 fret fingerboard, inlaid with small snowflake position markers.
Review by Guitar Interactive Magazine (ARIA-511)
ARIA-505 
Paul Dossett –
In 1968, I purchased and still own an Aria classical guitar A554; serial number 00414. It has an unusual rich/warm tone and high volume for a classical guitar. I’m interested in learning everything about the manufacture, designer, and general reputation of this guitar. Please reply.
Paul Dossett