Intro
The Rozeo Lady Bug delivers vintage archtop articulation in a highly portable Japanese-built package. Assembled by master luthiers at the historic Terada workshop, this fully hollow guitar combines a responsive 13.85-inch body with carefully selected tonewoods for warm, focused output.
Compact Body: Features a 13.5-inch small-body archtop design that offers high playing comfort.
Handmade in Japan: Built by master craftsmen at the famous Terada factory.
📐 Body & Dimensions
Body Width: 13.85 inches (Compact 14" small-body design inspired by vintage 3/4-scale archtops like the Gibson ES-140).
Body Depth: Available in two distinct depth variations:
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Thinline (SM-TBC / Standard Thin): 44 mm (1.73 inches).
Construction: Fully Hollow Body.
Bracing: Spruce parallel bracing.
Top Wood: 5-Ply Spruce (Standard models) or 5-Ply Curly Hard Maple
Back & Sides: 5-Ply Maple Back & 3-Ply Maple Side (or matching Curly Maple / African Mahogany depending on the build).
Neck: African Mahogany.
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood (12" radius).
Nut Width: 43 mm (1.7 inches) with a bone nut.
Scale Length: 636 mm (25 inches).
Bridge & Tailpiece: Tune-O-Matic gold or nickel saddle on a floating Rosewood base paired with a traditional Trapeze Tailpiece.
Tuners: High-end Gotoh SD510 or Gotoh 510 series.
Weight 4.6LB
⚡ Electronics Configurations
The Ladybug series utilizes passive electronics with a master volume and master tone layout, usually deploying one of three electronics packages:
Single P-90: One original dog-ear P-90 pickup at the neck.
List of Features
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Terada Assembly Standards: Handcrafted in Japan using five-ply spruce tops and parallel bracing to produce clear sustain and even harmonic distribution.
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Ergonomic Hollow Construction: Weighs just 4.6 pounds with a 13.85-inch width, making it comfortable for long practice sessions or stage setups where bulk matters.
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Adjustable Depth Profiles: Available in either a 44-millimeter thinline or a 70-millimeter deep chamber to suit your preferred acoustic projection and arm rest height.
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Reliable Tuning Hardware: Features six Gotoh precision tuners, a tune-o-matic bridge on a floating rosewood base, and a traditional trapeze tailpiece for stable intonation.
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Streamlined Pickup Circuit: Routes signal through a Single P-90 pickup paired with master volume and tone knobs for clean, dynamic control without complex switching.
Final Thoughts
This instrument bridges historical archtop design with modern practicality, offering predictable tone, lightweight handling, and reliable Japanese craftsmanship without unnecessary complications. Match these specifications to your playing style and add the Rozeo Lady Bug to your collection today.
