Rozeo Custom Limited Round Hole Archtop

Rozeo Custom Limited Round Hole Archtop

The Rozeo Ladybug is a very cool design for a smaller 13.5” archtop. The standard models are largely electric with f-holes, but this one is a one-off round hole from the Terada “One Products” line, which are special one-off versions of their regular production models. They went all-out with this one, and I believe the top and back are both carved. The figuring and color in the cherry wood for the back and sides stands out.

Specs / Measurements

  • c2020s, one-off limited

  • Spruce / Cherry (carved)

  • Laminated sides

  • Ebony appointments

  • Ebony fretboard, abalone dots

  • ~13.5” lower bout width

  • ~1.73” nut

  • ~25” string length

  • ~2.11” string spacing at saddle

  • Rosewood binding and copper-colored purfling throughout (including fretboard)

  • Lacquer finish

  • Wenge / ebony bridge

  • Figured koa purflings

  • Ebony bindings

  • Gotoh 510 tuners

  • Floating pickup

  • Original pink arched top hard case

Condition / Setup Notes

Excellent(+); The guitar remains in beautiful shape, with minimal surface wear to be found, if any. There is a small bubble in the finish on the binding to the bass side of the tailpiece, and very small clouded area on the binding on the cutaway. Currently set up with 10s, string height about 5/64”-4/64” with just a touch of relief. Playing nicely.

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I was drawn to Rozeo Ladybug archtops based on their size and aesthetic, and I have become a fan. This one is extra special, and is made as part of the Terada “One Products,” a line of limited instruments made as individuals, by individuals. In this case I believe it would be Kyodai Higuchi, who was the lead on the Rozeo line.

The top and back are solid, and I believe carved based on the top recurve, and the braceless back with matching inner/outer grain. The sides however, are laminated, which is an increasingly common design choice. The grain in the cherry is exquisite, chatoyant with subtle figuring, and of course the striking black lines in contrast. What is a beautiful guitar without the sound, and this one has a big voice despite its diminutive charm. In addition to a nice acoustic tone it also sounds great plugged in. This is just a nice, unique, special little guitar, and if you’re anything like me the pink case will also delight.

$5000

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