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Beautiful intermediate violin from Suzuki, model No. 330, in near-mint condition. Made in Nagoya, Japan in 1993.
Offered as a full outfit (which includes a lightweight case, with a shoulder strap, in very good condition; a decent bow; Everest shoulder rest; Korg tuner with fresh batteries; and mute).
The violin is defect-free. There are no cracks, repairs, seam separations or any other structural issues. There may be minor signs of prior use but no significant blemishes or scratches. (There is a small scratch under the tailpiece from the string adjuster).
Within the 300 series, the 330 model stands out thanks to the selection of gorgeous woods and festive finish. No surprise, it is Suzuki's most successful intermediate model that has remained in production since 1972, outliving many other models. To make this model, Suzuki uses what it describes as "high quality Spruce" for the top and "high quality Maple" for the back/sides/neck. The pegs, fingerboard, tailpiece, nut and end pin are made of true Ebony.
In the event you are not familiar with Suzuki's model line-up, their model numbers are very easy to understand:
- the 200 series (such as 200, 220, 230, 240, 280, etc.) are high quality beginner models; - the 300 series (300, 330 and 360) are intermediate violins; - the 500 series (500, 520, 540, etc.) are advanced violins; - the Eternal and Heritage series violins are targeted at professional musicians.
Within each series, models with the higher number tend to feature nicer woods and workmanship and can have significantly greater value than the more junior models within the same series. For example, in 1993, the 330 model had a list price 25% greater than the 300 model that ranked just one notch below it.
While Suzuki violins are relatively rare in the U.S., they dominate the domestic market in Japan and are highly regarded. Brand new, the Suzuki 330 is typically priced in stores at levels comparable to the Yamaha AV7.
