Choosing between these guitars basses comes down to a focused question: does the named GrassRoots G-J-53 identity justify going higher in listed price, or does the Aria Pro II RSB better match the simpler, lower-priced route? Both are black, used, right-handed solid-body basses, and the listed-price spread is $256.
Quick verdict
Start with the GrassRoots G-J-53 if ESP branding is an important part of the decision and you want a bass with alder specifically named as its body material. Start with the Aria Pro II RSB if the lower listed price is the priority. The Aria title also includes the word "Bag," while its description identifies the bass as used and without an outer box.
At-a-glance comparison
| Detail | GrassRoots G-J-53 | Aria Pro II RSB |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 666.00 | USD 410.00 |
| Brand | ESP | Aria |
| Body | Black solid alder body | Black solid body |
| Country of origin | Japan | Japan |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Condition | Used | Used |
Where each bass wins
GrassRoots G-J-53 strengths
- The ESP branding is directly attached to the G-J-53 listing, making it the clearer match for someone seeking that named model identity.
- Alder is explicitly identified as the body material, a useful deciding attribute for a shopper who wants that material called out.
- Its title combines "Black," "Metal Gothic," and "1995 Luna Sea Vintage," giving the G-J-53 a very specific named visual and musical framing.
Aria Pro II RSB strengths
- The Aria carries the lower listed price of the pair.
- "Bag" appears in the product title, making that wording a notable distinction from the GrassRoots title.
- The RSB designation gives shoppers looking for an Aria Pro II RSB a direct model-name match.
Product notes
GrassRoots G-J-53 Black ESP Metal Gothic 1995 Luna Sea Vintage Bass Guitar Japan
The GrassRoots G-J-53 is the pick for a shopper who is specifically after the G-J-53 name rather than simply any black used bass. ESP branding and the model's black metal-gothic wording create a distinctive identity within this head-to-head choice, while the alder body gives the specification a concrete material callout. The trade-off is straightforward: its USD 666.00 listed price places it at the higher end of this comparison. Choose the GrassRoots when the exact G-J-53 designation and its named ESP connection matter more than minimizing the initial listed price. It is also identified as a used, right-handed bass made in Japan.
Aria Pro II RSB Black Electric Bass Guitar Bag Musical Instruments Sound Music
The Aria Pro II RSB makes sense for shoppers looking for the RSB designation and the "Bag" wording included in its title. Its USD 410.00 listed price places it below the GrassRoots, so it is the more price-conscious direction between these two named basses. The main limitation is stated in the description: the bass is used and has no outer box. That point matters if an outer box is important to how you want the instrument presented or stored. Choose the Aria when the RSB model name is the target and the title's bag reference is appealing, while being comfortable with the used condition and no-outer-box description.
Final choice by use case
Choose the GrassRoots G-J-53 when the exact G-J-53/ESP identity and alder body are the priorities. Choose the Aria Pro II RSB when you want the lower listed-price option, are shopping for the RSB designation, and prefer the title that includes "Bag."
