【Masterpiece】Japanese Hand Crafted Exotic 1-Piece Burl Bubinga! Black Zoo Works Rotan - Handmade in Japan | Suhr Aldrich |

"Take a moment to appreciate the depth of this grain. This is solid, authentic timber—no veneers, no imitations. It is rare to encounter a pattern of such natural artistry."

【A One-of-a-Kind Masterpiece from Japan】

Up for sale is an absolutely stunning Black Zoo Works "Rotan", hand-built by the skilled luthier Nozaki in Hamamatsu, Japan.

This brand is a hidden gem in the Japanese boutique guitar scene, known for its "Wood-First" philosophy. This specific guitar is a perfect example of that passion.

【The Body: Insane 1-Piece Bubinga】

The highlight of this instrument is the body, crafted from a single, solid slab of Figured Bubinga.

Finding a 1-piece Bubinga body with this level of burl and figuring is incredibly rare. The builder intentionally preserves natural characteristics like knots and wormholes to highlight the raw, wild beauty of the wood. It is not just a guitar; it is a piece of art.

【Sound & Playability】

Don't let the "heavy wood" reputation fool you. This guitar weighs in at a comfortable 3.9kg (approx. 8.6 lbs), offering excellent balance.

Sound-wise, the Bubinga body provides a tight, piano-like low end and crystal-clear attack. Paired with the high-output Suhr Doug Aldrich pickups, it delivers a massive, articulate drive sound that cuts through any mix, while cleaning up beautifully with the volume knob.

There is some slight scratchiness when turning the tone knob, but it doesn't cut out and shouldn't affect your playing.

【Specs】

• Brand: Black Zoo Works

• Model: Rotan

• Body: 1-Piece Figured Bubinga (Satin Oil Finish)

• Neck: Roasted Maple

• Fingerboard: Rosewood (12" Radius)

• Scale Length: 25.5"

• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel

• Pickups: Suhr Doug Aldrich Set

• Controls: 1 Volume (w/ Coil Tap), 1 Tone, 3-Way Switch

• Hardware: Gotoh Locking Tuners, Allparts Bridge

• Nut: Bone

• Weight: 3.9kg (8.6 lbs)

【Condition】

The satin oil finish feels natural and smooth.

(Note: Black Zoo Works guitars feature natural wood imperfections such as knots or small voids as part of their design. Please check the photos carefully to appreciate its organic character.)

Don't miss the chance to own this rare Japanese beauty.

Shipped with brand-new Elixir Optiweb Light 10-46 strings already installed.

This item is pre-owned, so please kindly understand its used condition before purchasing.

We also ask for your understanding that returns are not accepted.

Import duties, taxes, and customs fees are the buyer’s responsibility.

I cannot mark the item as a gift or lower the declared value.