This 1a Rio graduated at the top of its class in 2001 from Casimiro Lozano—and it’s gone up, up, and up since then. We love the powerful, warm, present and awake flavor of this Lozano, especially in the articulate, defined bass register. Trebles and mids pair up smoothly to fill out the voice, with a sweetness in the upper mids that comes out under a light attack. Being Lozano’s Rio model, this 1a has been upgraded with lovely Brazilian Rosewood and a Spruce top, 650mm scale, Spanish Cedar neck, and French Polish finish throughout for maximum resonance. Being 20 years old, this 1a Rio has opened up oh so handsomely, and has been well cared for with only some play marks on top.

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Riches, indeed. This is a fabulous example of Casimiro Lozano’s mastery from 2003 decked out with Brazilian Rosewood as part of the 1A Rio designation. The Spruce top has opened up handsomely in the past 17 years, and aside from some marks this beauty is in great playing condition! 650mm scale with a Spanish Cedar neck, and a thin French Polish finish wraps the instrument up safely without dampening the tonewoods. Gold Schaller tuners with white rollers perform smoothly and squeak-free; and this 1A Rio weighs in under four pounds.

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