2020 RYOGA CICADA-G2 Semi-Hollow Night Blue Fujigen MIJ Japan

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2020 RYOGA CICADA-G2 Semi-Acoustic – Night Blue (NBL) | Fujigen Made in Japan

A distinctive Fujigen-built Japanese semi-acoustic combining the resonance of a deeply chambered body with the versatility of a dual-humbucker solidbody. Exceptionally comfortable and finished in spectacular translucent metallic Night Blue over natural ash grain, the CICADA-G2 offers a compelling alternative to conventional electric guitars.

Condition

This 2020 RYOGA CICADA-G2 is in Excellent preowned condition, showing very minor signs of prior use and age. The finish is in great condition overall with only a few minor blemishes. There is a very shallow 0.25" ding in the lower bout cutout on the player side and another of similar size on the edge of the ash top just above it. Both are difficult to see in normal light, but a photo is included in the listing. There is some minor surface patina on the pickup covers and strap pins. The original plastic protective film is still on the pickguard. This guitar weighs 7 pounds.

The frets are in great condition with minimal visible wear and plenty of usable life remaining. The truss rod functions normally with room in both directions, and the neck shows no signs of warping or waviness. The electronics function as intended without issue.

Includes the original RYOGA padded gig bag with neck support and truss rod adjustment tool.

A thorough inspection and professional setup have been completed to ensure full functionality and playability upon arrival. It has been set up with fresh D’Addario EXL110 .010–.046 strings, medium-low action with optimally adjusted relief, intonation dialed in up and down the neck, and pickup height set.

Specifications

• Weight: 7 lbs
• Case: Original RYOGA padded gig bag
• Nut width (measured): 1.70 in
• 12th fret width (measured): 2.05 in
• 1st fret depth (measured): 0.81 in
• 12th fret depth (measured): 0.91 in
• Neck profile: Slim U
• Year: 2020
• Country of manufacture: Japan (Fujigen)
• Finish: Night Blue (NBL), translucent metallic blue
• Body top: Light ash, 2-piece, 20 mm
• Body back: African mahogany, 2-piece, 40 mm
• Construction: Deeply chambered, enclosed semi-hollow
• Neck: African mahogany, 1-piece, set neck with sculpted heel
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 12 in radius (305 mm)
• Scale length: 25.1 in (638 mm)
• Frets: 22 Jescar
• Nut: Bone, nominal 43 mm
• Pickups: 2 × RYOGA RH-4DX humbuckers
• Controls: 2 volume, 1 tone with push-pull coil tap, 3-way toggle
• Bridge: Gotoh GE104B Tune-o-matic (TOM) with brass saddles
• Tailpiece: Gotoh GE101AM aluminum stop tailpiece
• Tuners: Gotoh SG301/P4N
• Electronics: Orange Drop capacitor, braided wiring, Switchcraft output jack
• Finish type: Urethane

Professor's Notes

Having played and sold previous CICADA-G2s, we're continually impressed by how much these guitars deliver. The lively, resonant feel, comfortable neck, and remarkable response to overdrive make them exceptionally rewarding instruments. This example is especially appealing in the hard-to-find Night Blue finish, where translucent metallic blue reveals the natural ash grain beneath. It's a guitar that looks unconventional but feels immediately familiar in the best possible way.

Description

Developed by Shimamura Music and built by Fujigen, the CICADA-G2 represents RYOGA's distinctive approach to modern Japanese guitar design. Part of the premium PRO series, it combines thoughtful ergonomics, unconventional styling, and excellent craftsmanship without simply recreating familiar American designs.

A deeply chambered African mahogany body capped with two-piece light ash gives the CICADA-G2 its lively, open resonance and comfortable weight. Unlike traditional semi-hollows, its fully enclosed construction helps resist feedback at higher gain levels, making it equally practical for clean playing and more aggressive styles.

The Night Blue finish is particularly spectacular. Introduced in 2020, this translucent metallic blue allows the distinctive grain of the ash top to remain visible, creating remarkable depth and visual texture. The color shifts beautifully with the light, from deep, moody blue to brighter metallic highlights that accentuate the natural wood grain. It's an especially striking finish on the CICADA's sculpted, unconventional body.

The comfortable Slim U neck, ebony fingerboard, and beautifully sculpted neck heel make this an exceptionally inviting guitar. Its 25.1" scale length falls between traditional Gibson and Fender dimensions, offering a pleasing balance of string tension and responsiveness. Combined with the carefully contoured body and excellent upper-fret access, the CICADA-G2 feels remarkably natural in hand.

Electronics and Tone

The CICADA-G2's RYOGA RH-4DX humbuckers deliver a wonderfully balanced combination of warmth, clarity, and punch. Clean tones are full and articulate, with smooth, rounded neck pickup sounds and plenty of bite and presence from the bridge. The push-pull coil-tap control adds further tonal flexibility beyond the traditional dual-humbucker configuration.

Where this guitar really shines is with overdrive. As we've experienced with previous examples, it responds beautifully to everything from light breakup to aggressive rock tones, retaining definition and harmonic richness without becoming muddy. From expressive cleans to saturated leads, the CICADA-G2 covers an impressive amount of musical ground.

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