This roundbacked Mandolin says made by Kiso Suzuki Violin Company, Japan. I believe it is at least 50 years old. I'm wondering what year it was made and it's approximate value.
The neck joint is opened, and I plan to glue and clamp it.
Thanks.
This roundbacked Mandolin says made by Kiso Suzuki Violin Company, Japan. I believe it is at least 50 years old. I'm wondering what year it was made and it's approximate value.
The neck joint is opened, and I plan to glue and clamp it.
Thanks.
Nancy Solomon
Some of these Suzukis are quite nice but the bulk of the ones I have seen are overbuilt and not very good sounding. They are still being made and sold today: Suzuki Page
As to value, hard to tell. I am not familiar with that particular model. The one I had was a maple-bowled instrument that I sold for maybe $125, in good condition.
Why not post a few pictures and perhaps someone will know better.
Jim
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I am pretty sure they are two-stroke mandolins. They are lightweight, play really fast, have a high, pinging tone and you have have to add oil to the strings.
I wonder how many folks will get that reference...Put an expansion chamber on one of those and cover your ears!!
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