Nagoya Suzuki Violin still makes violins and mandolins but stopped making guitars in 1989. Both companies were managed by Masachichi’s sons. In the meantime, right after II World War Masakichi’s company was split into 2 entities: old Suzuki Violin (also called Nagoya Suzuki Violin) and Kiso Suzuki Violin located in small town of Kiso in Nagano prefecture. However serial production of Suzuki Violin guitars started in 1951. Passionate about making a range of instruments, Suzuki made a few guitars in the early 1900s. He founded Suzuki Violin Factory in 1900 in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture, and was the first person to open a company mass-producing violins. He quickly established a reputation for making very good instruments. * Masakichi Suzuki began making violins in 1887. Width at nut -52mm -String height on the low E at the 12th fret:4mm Japanese made classical guitars of this era are remarkable and highly underrated instruments - this one is no exception and priced to sell to raise funds for the non profit. Back and Sides are Indian Rosewood and Japanese cedar top. The neck is not perfectly straight but for a 50 year old guitar it is remarkably so and this is the only reason we rated it Very Good. As pics indicate it has no significant scratches, dings or dents.
The pictures tell the story! The guitar is in excellent condition cosmetically.
This guitar has crisp treble and deep, resonating bass. We are still learning more about this beautiful instrument - circa late 1960's. Origins traced to Kiso - Suzuki Violin Company, Japan. The label is in Japanese Kanji (indicating it was made for the domestic Japanese market (versus sale abroad) and translation appears as "Handmade in Kiso, Japan - No 20" with builder's stamp. This is a unique instrument and very high quality among Japanese made vintage classical guitars. Rare Handmade in Kiso, Japan - Suzuki Violin Company Classical guitar that sounds and plays as beautiful as it looks. Your purchase goes to a great musical cause for kids! 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this beautiful instrument benefits the nonprofit music education organization INFINITE MUSIC.
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