Eve Weiss – Suzuki Guitar

A classical guitarist with more than 25 years of teaching experience. Information about Suzuki Guitar instruction starting as early as age four. Also information about 19th century guitar and the rock group Yes!

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  1. BUZZING Takeharu
    Paul

    who else has a takeharu that makes a buzzing sound (im not sure if its the tunners or in the nut slot, or a combination of both) when you pluck the d string with your thumb?

    1. Re: SUZUKI F-120
      otte

      : I have a Suzuki three S model F-120 12-string, too. I bought it new in San Francisco in 1978 for a little over a hundred dollars. I don’t think it’s worth much money but it’s a great instrument! The craftsmanship, action, setup and sound are great. I wish I knew more about the history of these guitars. I believe the Suzuki Violin Company still exists, but I don’t think the Three S guitars are still made.

    1. Re: Takeharu Guitars
      Joe Bob

      I have a 1974 Takeharu WT100 Folk Guitar sn:46089
      Any ideas how much it’s worth? D-string has a buzz but other than that it’s in excellent condition.

      1. 1974 Takeharu WT100 Folk Guitar sn:46089
        Gordon Molloy

        I purchase the exact same guitar new in 1974 at a cost of £30.00. Income / Prices have risen by approx 10 times since then so to purchase an instrument of the same quality by today’s standard you would need to spend around £300.00 . That’s not to say that you could sell it for that and indeed I would not sell mine for twice that.

    2. Re: Takeharu Guitars
      Vandenhooff

      I own a Takeharu Folk WT-250 from 1978, number 61119. I always wondered if this guitar is anykind of special, because it sounds so good (eventhough it is cut up, ’cause a previous owner build in a pick-up and electric hardware to amp it)and sounds great. Fun to see that more people eprerience the same. Greetings to all.

      Vandenhooff – the Netherlands

      1. Re: Takeharu Guitars
        Joey Pineau

        IF you no more about TAkeharu guitares i’d like thats you give me an email because i have a wk300 and i dont no anything about it and i’d like to no more ..thx

      1. Re: Takeharu Guitars
        Noud Koevoets

        I recently obtained a Takeharu GT500 as well and I can confirm these comments:
        The Takeharu GT500 has laminated brasilian rosewood sides and back, a rosewood fingerboard
        and a solid cedar soundboard.

        Though it is not my loudest sounding classical guitar the tonecolour is rich and wonderful in all registers and indeed recording with this
        guitar might be a revelation. Volumewise my instrument could be even better because I think the action is too low which can deaden bigger volume. I’m planning to work on that.

        Again a great find and treasure to hold regarding Japenese guitars of the seventies!

      2. Re: Takeharu Guitars
        Micke

        I have the same, bought 1982-83. I love it! What I have read so is it a handmade guitar, but the value is very different, from 100$ to 1500$. But what it seems is that those who have one wont sell it…

    3. Re: Takeharu Guitars
      Mandy Fletcher

      Takeharu Guitar Twelve Strings 01101 is the number it is used and I was wondering how much it would cost it is 21 years old in perfect condition?

        1. Re: Takeharu Guitars
          Joyce

          : : How rare are the WT-300’s? As i have one too, and it’s signed by Steve Vai
          : : i got a wt-300

          I got a Takeharu F120 –from a store selling 2nd hand guitars..nice and good quality sound…great to own a guitar that is 30+ years already.

        1. Re: Takeharu Guitars
          shawnon

          : : cool, if you have some photos, email me them and i’ll stick them on my site.
          : cheers

          : : i got a wt-300

          I saw a takeharu classical in a pond shop for $100 and was wondering if it is worth it… It is in good shape other than the neck… a little bowed. I was wondering if they had a rod inside to straighten it..

      1. Takehura 1976 folk guitar
        Julie

        Just wanted to know the price of this guitar 80223 inside guitar also WK 65H steel string red gold colour humming pick board

      2. Hi would somebody be able to help me on pricing my 12-string Suzuki it is a wt-200 serial number 10515 just trying to find out when it was made and what it would be worth much appreciated thank you

      3. Appreciation
        Wayne

        Happy to see theres others out there saying the same things about these sweet guitars. I picked up my 1976 WT300 for $400 in Brisbane 3 years ago and couldn’t believe my ears when I first played it. I saw it in an add and was wanting a cheap twang for going camping etc. I’ve since looked at Matons and Cole Clark’s etc. But this thing just plays and sounds beautiful. If i paid $1000 I’d feel like I got a bargain!!!

      4. WT300
        Aussie Dave

        I have a 1976 Takeharu WT300 that I picked up 2nd hand in Bris Australia. . I love this guitar. The action on this guitar is the best I have played. The sound is not quite as loud as a $3,000 Maton Australian model I own, but the quality of the sound is something unique and beautiful. The sound quality unplugged is incredible and better than the Maton. I have played Matons, martin and Taylor and the sound of the takehuru with light to medium strums is unique.
        I have fallen in love with this guitar.
        I can tell that this WT300 is a very well manufactured instrument. It is in excellent condition too.
        It’s hard to put a price on a guitar of this quality.

      5. Takeharu guitar
        GuitarChrisE

        Correction: I bought the WT-200 in late 80s so only thirty years ago. The sound hole label has the date “1971” on it. There is also a serial number.

      6. Takeharu guitar
        GuitarChrisE

        I have a Takeharu guitar. It says WT-200 on the sound hole label. Bought it second hand from a friend for £30 some forty years ago.

        I have been happy with it. It is a little on the quiet side.

      7. Takeharu 1976 Acoustic Guitar
        Dave H

        I have a Takeharu 1976 Guitar Model # FT 130 Serial #51127 I purchased in Naha, Okinawa in March 1976. The Guitar is in mint condition but it needs new strings. Does anyone know how much it would be worthJ J. Yamamoto is name on the Seal inside.

      8. Takeharu electric guitar
        Alex1111

        Hi, I have a Takeharu electric guitar that used to belong to my Dad. I don’t know much about it and I can’t find the model number anywhere. He bought it back in the 70s and it’s hardly been used since. How do I get an estimate for it’s value?!

      9. takeharu FT100 acoustic 6string
        denis

        have just found , and purchased a 1976 model..in excellent condition..i think it has been stored for many years and possibly sold as part of its owners deceased estate..i also think the strings are the originals..it still sounds good but obv needs anew set ..any info or advice would be appreciated thanks Denis.. Sydney Australia

      10. takaharu guitar
        jackmandery

        I bought one a few years ago, what caught my eye was the quality then when played? It played and the feel was awesome. If this comment could upload pictures I’d send some

      11. takeharu FT 100
        Anonymous

        I have had this guitar since my childhood. Its not been played for years and is in immaculate condition. Does anyone know how much it is worth. Would like to sell it to someone who would love it and play it as it deserves.

      12. takeharu guitar western with Bird motive
        Anonymous

        I got myself this one forlorn in a pawnshop too, great sound it producer, the label of the Music shop stille on it at the back of the peghead.. What is it worth?

      13. takeharu guitar
        amj

        Hi,
        I got myself a black C&W one, from a pawn shop. It hang forelorn way in the back this gem. Paid considerly amount of euro for it. I was searching for a Fender strat rreally…

      14. Takeharu J-200
        AMS

        I have a Takeharu J-200. I bought it new in august 1980 in Tromsoe, Northern Norway. I used it for many years, then I decided to give it away because it wouldn’t stay in tune. Instead I brought it to a guitar magician, and now the Takeharu plays better than new. I have played much more expensive Martins and Gibson acoustics, and off course they are better. But not that much better. The Takeharu is definately a keeper.
        If you own a Takeharu and is not satisfied with it, give it a proper service. A once quality built guitar will still have the good qualities inside.

      15. Takeharu WT250 Guitar
        Anonymous

        I have purchase the guitar and i would like to know if somebody knows the wood used to make the guitar? i been researching about the composition but i have not gotten any information. So, if somebody can advised me about the materials used on my guitar, i would most appreciate it.

        Celso

        1. the sticker inside will have a circular stamp showing wt 110 the date made . and on the last line of the sticker lower left corner is the serial no of the guitar use a light and magnifier as the ink from the stamping machine might have faded dust it clean but dont wipe the sticker to hard if still not wvisible try different colour lights to see if it becomes visible
          regards
          Rainer Rieck Australia

      16. Takeharu WTK100 Folk 12-string
        Frans Verwoerdt

        This is my type Takeharu Guitar from 1978. Where can i find the serialnumber ? There’s a original sticker inside without any number, other than the construction date.

        What is the day- value of this guitar ?

      17. Takeharu guitars
        Geoff

        i have a WT100 serial no 75345, i purchased it second hand in the late 90’s and i’m at last learning to play! it sounds great when my instructor plays it!

      18. 1976 takeharu
        andy kovacich5W

        i have a 1976 takeharu #70168 the best sounding i ever played other people were tellin me this 4 years this is what i know about it it was made by j yamamotohe made 1000 100s 1000150s and 1000 250 all deckedd out in mopearl form kisko violin compamy before it sold out tosuzuki violin co though you migth like to know i think yamamoto i related to the admiral in ww2 andy k

      19. Takeharu Guitar 1974 WT-200
        Eric

        Got also a Takeharu guitar 1974 WT-200, 2nd hand. i bought it today mar.ch 8, ’13 here in the philippines
        It has a 3cm scratch in front, but its ok the sound is still very good, it can fix=) i really like it.
        I am thinking if i am going to sell it or not. But if you want just send me your message.

      20. Takeharu G-180 1975 s/n 51015 (?)
        SteveP

        Hi

        I have a Takeharu G-180 dated 1975 that I am learning on.

        It sounds beautiful to my untrained ear and I want to buy it off its owner (who doesnt play).

        Any thoughts on value in Aussie dollars?

        cheers

      21. j-200s
        Anonymous

        I’ve got a J-200S that was my fathers, found it in the attic and recently had it set up and restringed by a luthier. Plays like a dreams by I’ve had trouble finding out anything about this particular model. If anyone could shed any light that’d be great!
        Serial number 90601

      22. Takeharu Sound
        Takeharu_man

        Many of the Takeharu folk models (and other MIJ guitars) have 70’s Gibson style adjustable bridge – it was a fad and not a good one. It means that the contact between the saddle and the body relies on the tips of the adjustment screws. You can but a bone blank saddle that you simply file the top to suit the intonation that you want – the difference is enormous. The bone sadlles will fit snugly (no need to glue) into the area left by the adjustment mechanism and you get a perfect contact between the bridge and the body.

        What you thought was a guitar with nice but subtle sound will now ring out with gusto and resonate on and on.

        I have two WT300’s the 1976 model has Indian Rosewood laminate body and sides – it drowns my Ibanez, Aria and Takamine – the 1970 model is Brazilian Rosewook and it is noticably louder again than the 1976 model … both have beautiful rich tone.

        This is a simple mod that any player can do – it is so worthwhile, cheap and completely reversible.

      23. Takeharu WK-200
        Ron15

        Nice to see favorable comments about this brand of guitar. Always wonder what I had. The WK-200 is the only guitar I ever owned.

        I always dreamed of being an exceptional guitar player but concede to my limitations of being more a tempo follower then setter at this art. I envy those who can effortlessly spank our soul with these instruments
        instriments

      24. 1973 wt100
        Jerry7192524133

        Nice folk guitar,I will not go as far as to say it sounds beiier than a Martin at a hard strum but at a soft to medium strum it sounds fantastic! I could see where one that is a little better model coukd sound even better than this one.This is one of the best sounding and playing guitars I have ever played.I have owned a custom baladere(real Ovation) and a jumbo arch top Takemine(top and back arch) guitars. Its a keeper but I would like to kno the value of this fine guitarl It plays like a million bucks! Thank you..

      25. Takeharu WK150 1978
        Niel

        I used to have a Takeharu 1976 model, which was the best acoustic I have ever played, better than my Martin was, I always swore I would own another Taka’ after I drove over mine just before a gig, I still have the complete undamaged neck w/ fretboard, kept it since 1988,I purchased a Takeharu at a local auction yesterday,2/6/12 for the very pleasing price of $60 Australian, I was the only person there who knew anything about it,(thats why I was there) hence no competitive bids after my second bid ,in brilliant condition and sings like a hummingbird, and I havent taken the old set of strings off and replaced them yet, this guitar is a 1978,serial no 80219. The craftsmanship, timber, and hardware of these axes is unique.

        1. Takaharu? wt/100
          jerry7192524133

          I own this folk guitar. I traded for a 7string strat. I to think it is one of the best playing and sounding guitars I have played. I will not go as far as saying it sounds as good as a martin when played a little hard but at a soft strum it sounds absolutly fantastic! I love it and it is a keeper but I would like to kno its value. It plays like a million bucks at a soft – medium strum.

      26. Got one also.
        Bougt it -83.
        Made in kirsberry wood.
        Wonderful smell in the hole 😉
        Shapes like Marilyn Monroe, but what a sound with the right strings!
        Also easy to play on!
        I have learned that it is handmade by a Japanese guitarmaker.
        -77 serial 70455 (?)
        Very high quality guitar!
        I’m also looking for value of the guitar!
        Micke

  2. simpson sears model# 26128
    ray nelson

    i have a guitar with the following on the label: Simpson sears model# 26128 simpson sears limited made in japan. Inside,on the heel,it says:made in japan 325.47 Can anyone tell me anything about this guitar? eg. age,type,value,company who manufactured it. Thanks,Ray

    1. RE: Simpson Sears modle 26118 electric guitar.
      Jack

      IhaveaSimpson Sears model # 26118 with dual pick-ups and tremello bar. It has 4 slides as the pick-up controls instead of knobes. Is this the way they all were made. All the pictures I see of old Simpson Sears electrics have knobs.Any information would be welcome.: i have a guitarwith the following on the label: Simpson sears model# 26128 simpson sears limited made in japan. Inside,on the heel,it says:made in japan 325.47 Can anyone tell me anything about this guitar? eg. age,type,value,company who manufactured it. Thanks,Ray

      1. Re: RE: Simpson Sears modle 26118 electric guitar.
        Jack

        : IhaveaSimpson Sears model # 26118 with dual pick-ups and tremello bar. It has 4 slides as the pick-up controls instead of knobes. Is this the way they all were made. All the pictures I see of old Simpson Sears electrics have knobs. Any information would be appreciated. Jack.

        1. Simpson Sears #26133
          Brandon

          This is kind of a shot in the dark because I see this post is from 4 years ago but I was hoping that you found some info out about this guitar I have one too and I’m curious about it!

          Thanks,
          Brandon

  3. Anybody
    Jeffery

    Hi everybody! I’m from Venezuela, I got a Guitar Suzuki and in the label says: Suzuki Guitar established in 1887 # 32, I just wanna know whats the meaning about that? Is it an antiquish? I hope you reply me soon, thank you! Bye

    1. Re: kiso suzuki F-10 guitar
      Rob Byrne

      : In addition to the #7,that I am wishing info on, I have a kiso suzuki F-10. Can anyone give me info on the age &value of this model?Thanks

      Hi Ray,

      I too have an F10 Kiso Suzuki Violin Co.,Ltd guitar (there doesn’t appear to be too many of us about!!), but I don’t think this adds to the rarity value, although I’d love to be proved wrong.

      I purchased mine in 1976 for £8.00 (UK)and was informed then that it was about 8 years old (making it circa 1968). With regards value, I suggest you read all of the leads shown on this page and you will come to the conclusion that it could be worth £20 or £2000 depending on how gullible you want to be. Having read the blurb on these pages, my own impression is that the F10 was a lower priced instrument and potentially, not of vintage value, despite its vintage age. The arguments continue regarding their desirability and hence their value.

      Having said that, I still own mine (for the last 32 years)and it is a great `BBQ’ or `party’ guitar, which is about the only time it comes out these days. Many years ago I covered the front of mine with postage stamps and varnished over them to stop them coming off (yes, I know this is a henious crime, but it certainly gives it a wow factor to non muso’s at aforementioned gatherings).

      I’ve been playing bass now for about 25 years, so the F10 doesn’t get used a great deal, but it is certainly a nice warm sounding instrument, stays in tune and cannot really be faulted. It will probably be passed down to one of my grandkids.

      I think all of the guff about the history and apparent mystery surrounding these guitars just adds to the intrigue and appeal of them. If you did get a response as to the F10’s value, I would love to hear from you, but mine is past redemption (value wise) as I also put a pick on it back then which necessitated drilling holes in it!! (shock horror).

      If you want to trade photographs, I could oblige as I cannot really remember what the front of mine looked like!

      Best regards
      Rob Byrne

      1. Re: kiso suzuki F-10 guitar
        Nolan

        I own a f-10, I purchased it in 2005 for $125 at a guitar shop in Oregon. I LOVE THIS GUITAR. I have an $800 Alvarez but prefer to play the Suzuki. THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting the year the guitar was made, Ive been trying to figure it out since I bought it. This is an awesome guitar that I will keep for the rest of my life- Amazing tone and it stays in tune! Im pretty sure this is a rare one, so if you have one, hold on to it, there’s probably not too many left.

      2. Re: kiso suzuki F-10 guitar
        Nolan

        I own a f-10, I purchased it in 2005 for $125 at a guitar shop in Oregon. I LOVE THIS GUITAR. I have an $800 Alvarez but prefer to play the Suzuki. THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting the year the guitar was made, Ive been trying to figure it out since I bought it. This is an awesome guitar that I will keep for the rest of my life- Amazing tone and it stays in tune! Im pretty sure this is a rare one, so if you have one, hold on to it, there’s probably not too many left.

        1. Hey, I have a kiso suzuki
          Sunny

          Hey, I have a kiso suzuki F10 as well, brought it for 35 english pounds when I was 15, i’m 35 now and only recently brought an electro acoustic for playing live, thats how much i love this guitar. It has a great tone esp for playing lead, is comfortable to hold, has a close action and you can leave it for 6 months and it’ll stay in tune. Its not very loud but is perfect for the bedroom/flat player or learner. My new guitar costs 500 pounds and has some great wood, features but the old kiso still can take the pepsi challenge when it comes to certain things. I’ve brought many things in my life but the Kiso when i was 15 hands down represents the most value for money thing i’ve brought in relation to time spent providing enjoyment.

          Always wondered about where it came from and from the limited info on the internet i’ve come to the conclusion its not worth very much (doesn’t have the features to make it a vintage i.e. no solid top, bottom, doesn’t have a one piece neck) but is a hidden gem and all owners love this guitar and have usually kept it for many years. So i plan on keeping mine and handing it down to my son or daughter. If it was really made in 1968 then i’d love my family to still be playing it in 2068.

      1. Kiso Suzuki F-10 acoustic guitar
        H. Miller

        I also have a Kiso Suzuki f10 parlor guitar
        Purchased sometime around 1973 or 1974 for approximately $50.00 ..
        Don’t know when it was made maybe “ 1971 “ …. I love that guitar!

      2. Suzuki F10
        Bill S

        I have a Suzuki F10 I purchased new in 1971 for $55.00 Cdn and am still playing it. It has been played hard at parties, used on stage, and played lots around campfires. It still sounds great, better than a lot of other guitars I have tried – it has mellowed over the years, but with a new set of strings it just sings… Would like to get a better idea of where this guitar was made. I only has the paper label under the middle of the sound-hole with F10 printed on it – no serial numbers or other.

      3. kiso suzuki F10
        Anonymous

        Hey, I have a kiso suzuki F10 as well, brought it for 35 english pounds when I was 15, i’m 35 now and only recently brought an electro acoustic for playing live, thats how much i love this guitar. It has a great tone esp for playing lead, is comfortable to hold, has a close action and you can leave it for 6 months and it’ll stay in tune. Its not very loud but is perfect for the bedroom/flat player or learner. My new guitar costs 500 pounds and has some great wood, features but the old kiso still can take the pepsi challenge when it comes to certain things. I’ve brought many things in my life but the Kiso when i was 15 hands down represents the most value for money thing i’ve brought in relation to time spent providing enjoyment.

        Always wondered about where it came from and from the limited info on the internet i’ve come to the conclusion its not worth very much (doesn’t have the features to make it a vintage i.e. no solid top, bottom, doesn’t have a one piece neck) but is a hidden gem and all owners love this guitar and have usually kept it for many years. So i plan on keeping mine and handing it down to my son or daughter. If it was really made in 1968 then i’d love my family to still be playing it in 2068.

  4. kiso suzuki F-10 guitar
    ray nelson

    In addition to the #7,that I am wishing info on, I have a kiso suzuki F-10. Can anyone give me info on the age &value of this model?Thanks

      1. Re: suzuki #7
        ray nelson

        : : i am restoring a number 7 guitar se. # 1024
        : : can anyone tell me the age and any other history?
        : : freeman lamb kimberley bc canada
        Hi, i don’t have any info for you,just more questions. I too,have a #7 & it is strung with classical strings. It looks to me though to be a folk guitar. What can you tell me me about that? I can’t find a seriel # on mine. Is it on the tag inside or what?Thanks

  5. Suzuki Tree of Life
    Brian Richardson

    Ihave a Suzuki Guitar and the model # is W08260BB. The guitar is about 20 years old and it sounds better than anything that I have ever played in my life. I didnt know that anymore even existed untill I started searching on the net. The guitar I have been told is called a Tree of Life. The guitar has a pearl tree running down the neck. I would like to know what its worth ( not for sale ) and if anyone has one they would like to sale.

    1. Re: Suzuki Tree of Life
      Tom Luchini

      : Ihave a Suzuki Guitar and the model # is W08260BB. The guitar is about 20 years old and it sounds better than anything that I have ever played in my life. I didnt know that anymore even existed untill I started searching on the net. The guitar I have been told is called a Tree of Life. The guitar has a pearl tree running down the neck. I would like to know what its worth ( not for sale ) and if anyone has one they would like to sale.

      1. Re: Suzuki Tree of Life
        Tom Luchini

        I have the same guitar, my wife bought it for me in 1982.It’s cost at that time was $328.00. I love the guitar and it still looks like new,and plkays wonderfully

      1. Re: Suzuki Tree of Life
        Terry Forsyth

        Hi Anaud,
        I have a J. Watson & Co. acoustic guitar, which looks almost identical to the Suzuki Kiso, made around 1973. I’m almost certain that it was made by Suzuki, and it plays better than most of the higher priced modern acoustics. It is a model WD 150D-BK (the BK probably means black, which it is). I have pictures of it. I am trying to find out about its history and "provenance" – there is some link with Johhny ‘Guitar’ Watson. Is it in the catalogue that you have? Any information would be great.
        regards
        Terry

      2. Re: Suzuki Tree of Life
        steve

        I am interested in purchasing the suzuki tree of life guitar,maufactured by the kiso violin company,est 1951.Could you tell me if the guitar has a wide western bridge,and what type tuners were used on this guitar?The neck is straight condition is 96 percent Thankyou for your help.
        Steve K.

        1. Re: Suzuki Tree of Life
          robert j. canale

          : iam too a owner of a suzuki les paul copy "tree of life" electric guitar. its a beauty and it plays better than the real thing. what’s it worth these days? thank you!rjc

    1. Re: KISI SUZUKI W-300
      Dick van Maanen

      Hey, Mario ik heb mijn W-300 (die jij volgens mij ooit bij Huygens voor mij kocht)doorgegeven aan een andere liefhebber. De hals was door het vele gebruik zoveel ingesleten dat de frets begonnen aan te lopen. Hij klonk na al die jaren nog steeds warm. Heb nu een Yamaha CPX-15 semi-acoustisch klinkt ook perfect. groeten aan Marjon ****

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Mario ter Braak
      Mario ter Braak

      Hello, I’ve got a suzuki W-300 for 28 years now: it’s been everywhere and it still sounds strong and warm, but I don’t know anything about this guitar. Can anybody tell me about these guitars en in particulary about my W-300, please? Mario, the Netherlands

    1. Re: m suzuki fw 518 guitar
      will

      : hi all ! i have a m. suzuki fw511s which is a copy of the Gibson Hummingbird.
      Bought it in 1980 or so in the Netherlands. Nice red sunburst and blockmarkers. It’s a nice guitar. good action. Seems like solid spruce top. Very full sounding tone.
      The rosewood fingerboard is starting to wear out (but what the heck it’s an old guitar, costing about 250 dollars back then).

    2. Re: M Suzuki FW 518M guitar
      Paul Johansen

      I own an almost mint M Suzuki FW518M. I bought this guitar in Auckland New Zealand from the then agent Musicways Ltd around 1976. It is the only one in the country to my knowledge as it was imported as a sample but did not sell. As I was sharing premises with Ricki Madonnell at that time I bought it at cost.In spite its vintage it is almost unmarked and has an unbelievably good action. The strings sit so close to the fret board you can hardly feel them go down yet there is no fret rattle whatever. I have no information as to its origin and would like to know some more about it. How rare are they? Does it have any real value are there many in captivity etc?

        1. Suzuki FW518 accoustic.
          Paul Johansen

          Yes. Mine has the vine of life running the entire length of the fretboard. I’ve owned this guitar since I bought it new from an importer in around 1976 in Auckland NZ. What can you tell me about yours? They are apparently extremely rare.

      1. Re: M Suzuki FW 518M guitar
        albert

        I was offered an fw 510 M-Suzuki.
        I asked the same question about age origin and rarity.
        As your number is 518 it comes to my mind that the numbers could sequential i.e. Each number stands for one individual guitar. >>> Conclusion: Rare!

        1. M. Suzuki FW 510....was FW518
          Claudio

          So if i’m not wrong, i have a M.Suzuki FW-510 it’s reare or not?

          My mother bought that guitar in Italy (i’m Italian), in 1980 more or less……it’s a wonderfull guitar!!!
          Just yesterday playing…i thought…i never seen a guitar like that…let me check on internet for more info…..And i found that tread…..
          Conclusion is it rare or not? More or less can hava a real value…more or less?

          Many thanks to everyone will reply!
          See ya!

    3. Re: m suzuki fw 518 guitar
      Dixon Marchack

      I have just bought an M. Suzuki Model No. FW 516 and the label also says From Hamamatsu Japan. I could find nothing about this guitar but I couldn’t resist buying it. There are no faults in Workmanship and the woods appear solid to me. Looks like spruce top, mahogany neck, rosewood back and sides, rosewood fingerboard. The back is 3-piece with alternating dark and light wood mosaic inlay strips separating. Hexagonal abalone inlays on fretboard at3,5,7,9,12,15 positions. Fretboard bound with ivory coloured plastic. Abalone inlays around soundhole and soundboard. Action is perfect, thin neck. Can’t really comment on the sound as I don’t play steelstrings normally and not familiar with the sounds of Martins but it sounds fine to me. Bright, clear and open. Definitely not boomy. From previous posts these are cheap guitars but as I say I couldn’t resist this one. Any more information anyone?

      1. Re: m suzuki fw 518 guitar
        jan

        me too, i’ve bought me one,a G250, in a shop in bahrain, about 200 usd, never heard before of m.suzuki, and still can’t find anything about it.
        anyway i took the guitar in my airconditioned apartment, and one by one the strings where breaking.
        now it,s one month later, whith a set of new strings, it gives an amazingly, warm full sound.
        the only thing i have to find out if there is a truss rod inside, btw its an acoustic classical guitar, 3/4.
        anybody?

    4. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... dan
      dan

      hi all ! i see you mention "kiso" suzuki guitars but mine says "m suzuki fw-518". it’s also japanese,from early eighties(maybe slightly older but not much). it has a solid top and it’s a blatant ripoff of a martin d18. anyone knows any tech-spec or history of this model ?

      1. MANYI SUZUKI FW510
        Jovy

        According the last owner, it’s a guitar from 1977. I can’t find any informations about MANYI Suzuki!
        It’s like a Martin D35.
        If someone has an idea?
        Thanks.

      2. Suzuki fw 510
        Alessandro

        Possiedo anch’io la fw 510 della suzuki, acquistata a Genova proprio nel1980, pagata mi sembra 180 000lire. E’ molto rara e credo valga parecchio, ma io non la venderei mai! Ciao!

  6. Suzuki NOP-15 (or N0P-15)
    Dan Payment

    My younger brother has acquired a Suzuki acoustic guitar with a lable inside that give only the name "Suzuki Violin Company" and the number NOP-15 or N0P-15(a little hard to tell.) We’re trying to find any possible information on the guitar, it has a pretty decent sound, but we just can’t seem to locate any information. Anything anyone has would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Dan

    1. Re: Suzuki NOP-15 (or N0P-15)
      elton

      Just got one this morning! And am trying to find out how old they are, and possible value. Mine has holes cut for volume and tone knobs, looks like, but because the wear looks about the same as on the f-holes, I wondered if it was a factory option. At $160 Cdn. it seemed a good buy.

      1. value of suzuki guitars.
        mike

        Fortunately there is very little information available on Suzuki guitars. Why is this fortunate? Yamaha has a site with specs on all of their guitars so people know how to value them. Suzuki made many excellent guitars but since sellers can’t find much on them, they’re often seriously undervalued. I just picked one up on Ebay for $79 that a comparable Yamaha would have been around $300. Bad news if you have one to sell but good if you’re looking for a deal on a nice guitar and are willing to learn how to evaluate a guitar on your own.

    1. Re: suzuki no. 9
      tammeryn

      : I have a suzuki no. 9. Any info
      I just bought a beat up #9 at a garage sale. I plan to restring it and use some polish and woodstain to cover scratches, etc. I bought it for my daughter as a starter guitar. It does not look very pretty, but if that’s a spruce top, then I got a great deal. Have you found out about yours?

      1. Re: suzuki no. 9
        serkan

        i have a suzuki no.10. i think there must not be much difference between 9 and 10 🙂 i got it from my uncle. and its sound is VERY GOOD. it must be more than 25 years as i think.

        1. Re: suzuki no. 9
          Jeff

          Hi
          Could you please emial or post some good photos of your No 9. I have aquired an old one without strings and without bridge parts. I would realy like to see the detail of a good working model.
          Thanks
          Jeff

  7. I need info on #6 Suzuki Guitar
    Tyler

    I recieved a Suzuki guitar from my aunt a little while back. It had been in her house for a little while. Just wondering value ro any informaton about it.

    1. Re: I need info on a Suzuki Guitar #7
      led- cold lake, alberta, canada

      I bought a suzuki #7 guitar at a flee market for $20. it had no saddle, or nut. i had to put them on my self. it came with one string which was metal. the tuning heads were damaged so i replaced them too. when i took it to a guitar store, the guy there said that it would be better to put nylon strings on it.

      when i strung it up, it sounded great. even better than some of the thousand dollar guitars. its not in the greatest shape but its really nice. i have no idea of its age or what its worth. can somebody email me and tell me. thx [email protected]. (put the subject as suzuki #7 details) thx

    2. Re: I need info on a Suzuki Guitar #7
      Fil (via moderator)

      I have a Suzuki N0: 7. Its a small guitar, with only 18 frets I bought it new in the early 70’s. It still plays some what OK, but the sound is starting to degrade. It was designed for nylon strings. It does not have an adjustable neck, even though the neck is steel reinforced. The finish is now cracked all over due to tempurature changes. I do not think it is worth anything so I will continue to keep it.

    3. Re: I need info on a Suzuki Guitar #7 too
      C. Heglin

      I just got one for my 8yr old daughter for free. It was strung with steel strings and the bridge was pulled away. Am I right to assume that this is meant for nylon strings? I am looking for more info as wll. thanks

    4. Re: I need info on a Suzuki Guitar #7
      f lamb

      : I bought a Suzuki Guitar that I found at a swapmeet inside the Guitar it is marked with the Suzuki Lable and the number #7 inside.I am trying to find out something about it the year, the price etc. It is in mint shape with very little ware at all. CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT WITH INFO. thank’s

      i am restoring one that was pretty beat up i’m hoping you learned something about the age etc.
      freeman lamb kimberley bc canada

      1. Re: I need info on a Suzuki Guitar #7
        Kevron

        I would almost think that the No.07 designation means something other than production number. I also have a Suzuki "Steel Reinforced Neck" No. 7. I have no idea what the age is, but I do want to find out. i bought it used in ’88. Any info would be great 🙂

    5. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Mark
      Mark

      I bought a Suzuki Guitar that I found at a swapmeet inside the Guitar it is marked with the Suzuki Lable and the number #7 inside.I am trying to find out something about it the year, the price etc. It is in mint shape with very little ware at all. CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT WITH INFO. thank’s

      1. ZUZUKI No. 7 guitar
        Jaime

        I found two Zuzuki guitar one No 6 and No 7. Both with steel reinforced neck. I found that the 6 is from the 60’s and 70 from the 70s. Both are small compared to 4/4 guitars. Both the bridge was broken. Both had metal strings. I replaced the bridge and used Nylon strings. The sound is fantastic. Because of the quality of the guitar, they worth close to 150USD each. Is not much but since I have so many guitars, I will sell them. In summary: all the 6 guitars were made in the 60’s and 7 in the 70s. Zuzuki never kept track of exact year. read a good story 🙂 http://nagoyasuzuki.blogspot.cz/2008/01/nagoya-suzuki-label.html

    1. Re: History of kiso suzuki?
      Pete

      : Hi,

      : I recently bought a 12 string ac. guitar by the kiso suzuki violin co. model WT-65H
      : It has a perfect sound. And i was wondering if someone knew a little about the history of this guitar company? I searched the internet but found little to nothing about this brand.

      : Thanks

      I have one too. brilliant guitar. One of the best. Made in 1980, played every day and still superb. Keep it and play.

    2. Re: History of kiso suzuki?
      keoma

      hi, i got a suzuki W-200 for about 20 years,still going strong, never had a problem,as for support,go and see your local guitar dealer,the company just wants your dollar.but they also give you a good quality instrument
      not bad for the price you pay…..hope that helps.
      like you said , not much on the net …c’ya

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Daniel
      Daniel

      Hi,

      I recently bought a 12 string ac. guitar by the kiso suzuki violin co. model WT-65H
      It has a perfect sound. And i was wondering if someone knew a little about the history of this guitar company? I searched the internet but found little to nothing about this brand.

      Thanks

    1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Aline Korol
      Aline Korol

      Hello

      I’m a violin teacher.

      I long ago studied folk guitar, so I bought a guitar that for me sounded great !

      At that time, I tried, Yamaha guitars, and martin guitars.

      I thought the martin guitar I tried (D… something) sounded great but at a mucher lower price, I found a guitar that sounded 98% the same :

      It was Vintage Kiso suzuki 1976 w200

      I still have it and it looks like new… Really. It has gold gotoh tuners.

      I’m selling it 800 US dollars. Before putting this add to Ebay, I just wanted to let you know.

      I can send pics if you email me. You’ll see it. A friend of mine says it’s a 100% copy of a D35 martin.

      Everyone interested should go to www. harmony-central.com and watch for suzuki guitars that are reviewed there…

      Every one can buy a new high priced guitar. But today, only a few can get a real vintage guitar, in fantastic conditions.

      Kiso suzuki guitars aren’t made anymore.

      Best regards,

      Aline.

  8. sazuki guitar, 1974, wt 100
    jody jean

    hallo I pocess a lovely guitar its a sazuki takeharu and the stamp is 1974 and the code stamp is WT100 its from the kiso violin company, can you please tell me a little more about it and how much its worth? Great! thanks, from jody

  9. suzuki guitar no.34
    Susan Meyer

    I have a suzuki guitar make by suzuki violin co. ltd. with the #34 stamped on it. It is in excellent shape and I was wondering if it is worth anything? Is there a site where I can look this up?

    1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Keefe Valladares
      Keefe Valladares

      I have a Suzuki Three’s Number W-20 that my dad bought in 1978 or earlier as he’s not sure. I’ve read through most of the info on this page and am quite impressed that many people find this guitar really good! This has been my guitar since i staretd playing and it’s really good. Then again i have nothing to compare with. All i want to know right now is does anyone who has this guitar or similar know what it’s made of? I’ve tried searching all over for this. My dad says it’s made of Plywood but i just want to check if anyone else know what it’s made of.

  10. Takeharu guitar g-85 1975
    Milan

    I have a takeharu classical guitar from 1975 with stamp inside so i would like to know how much it cost ?
    it had quite sound 🙂

      1. Re: Takeharu guitar g-85 1975
        Bob Foster

        I purchased a Takeharu in 1997 that is dated for that same year. If I recall correctly, the price at that time was about $110 US. I’m not sure what it would be worth now but it has served me well.

        The neck is still absolutely straight and there is almost no sign of pull from the bridge on the sound board, so I think they were made well. The model I have is actually a 1 15/16" wide neck, not a 2 inch neck which I think is standard for classical guitars. I believe these Takeharus were marketed as folk guitars, not classical guitars.

        I recently acquired another Suzuki – a model F-30 – which I think must have been a student guitar. Nice sound, though.

        : : I have a takeharu classical guitar from 1975 with stamp serial inside so i would like to know how much it cost ?
        : : it had quite sound 🙂

        1. Re: Takeharu guitar g-85 1975
          a jones

          : I purchased a Takeharu in 1997 that is dated for that same year. If I recall correctly, the price at that time was about $110 US. I’m not sure what it would be worth now but it has served me well.

          : The neck is still absolutely straight and there is almost no sign of pull from the bridge on the sound board, so I think they were made well. The model I have is actually a 1 15/16" wide neck, not a 2 inch neck which I think is standard for classical guitars. I believe these Takeharus were marketed as folk guitars, not classical guitars.

          : I recently acquired another Suzuki – a model F-30 – which I think must have been a student guitar. Nice sound, though.

          :
          : : : I have a takeharu classical guitar from 1975 with stamp serial inside so i would like to know how much it cost ?
          : : : it had quite sound 🙂

          i borrowed a takeharu guitar from a friend who was given the guitar and it says it was made by a violin company in Japan. It has really nice sound as well.

          1. Re: Takeharu guitar g-85 1975
            Aart

            IK EEN Takeharu kocht in 1975,
            This gitaar wordt meegenomen in Zeer Goede STAAT.
            Wat is ALS JE This gitaar Zoom Nieuw momenteel Moet Kopen Waard
            Aart

          2. Re: Takeharu guitar G-1125
            terry vessel

            please anyone tell me what kind of deal i have. I recently recieved a G-1125 Takeharu guitar for ten, yes ten dollars. It is in perfect condition. Stamped inside it reads: Jan 4, 1976 Takeharu Special. Can anyone tell me more about it.It plays great and stays in tune unlike some cheaper built guitars. I am very impressed with this guitar and its function. please respond . I’d like to know it’s value also.

          3. Takeharu guitar gh-80 1973
            Charles

            : : I purchased a Takeharu in 1997 that is dated for that same year. If I recall correctly, the price at that time was about $110 US. I’m not sure what it would be worth now but it has served me well.

            : : The neck is still absolutely straight and there is almost no sign of pull from the bridge on the sound board, so I think they were made well. The model I have is actually a 1 15/16" wide neck, not a 2 inch neck which I think is standard for classical guitars. I believe these Takeharus were marketed as folk guitars, not classical guitars.

            : : I recently acquired another Suzuki – a model F-30 – which I think must have been a student guitar. Nice sound, though.

            : :
            : : : : I have a takeharu classical guitar from 1975 with stamp serial inside so i would like to know how much it cost ?
            : : : : it had quite sound 🙂

            : i borrowed a takeharu guitar from a friend who was given the guitar and it says it was made by a violin company in Japan. It has really nice sound as well.

            I have a Kiso Susuki Violin Company gh80 Takeharu classical that I received new as a birthday gift in 1974. I believe it cost about $170 at the time. Still perfect… really is a great guitar. Susuki Violin Co. has an excellent reputation for quality medium priced instruments.

            1. Re: Takeharu guitar G180-1975 model51025
              Lisa Moran

              I have this guitar in Australia and have an offer from someone to buy it, what is a fair price in Aus dollars, It is in pretty good condition

                1. Re: Takeharu guitar G180-197model
                  Mike Colgan

                  : :I NEED INFORMATION ABOUT MY GUITAR TAKEHARU G180 1973.
                  : PRICE? QUALITY?
                  : CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE
                  : THANKS
                  : PS.I’m FRENCH.
                  I have a Takeharu g-80 and g-180, both with a date stamp of 1975. Both guitars have incredible
                  tone and retain without electronic amplfication, but I had K and K pickups installed on both. I have accompanied others and played solo for the public. The guitars have never let me down and have also received much praise from many people,
                  young and old. I have tried many, many guitars with prices ranging from less than $100.00 to more
                  than $5,000.00 and would not trade the Takeharu(s)
                  for all of them.

            2. Re: Takeharu guitar gh-80 1973
              Charles

              : : : I purchased a Takeharu in 1997 that is dated for that same year. If I recall correctly, the price at that time was about $110 US. I’m not sure what it would be worth now but it has served me well.

              : : : The neck is still absolutely straight and there is almost no sign of pull from the bridge on the sound board, so I think they were made well. The model I have is actually a 1 15/16" wide neck, not a 2 inch neck which I think is standard for classical guitars. I believe these Takeharus were marketed as folk guitars, not classical guitars.

              : : : I recently acquired another Suzuki – a model F-30 – which I think must have been a student guitar. Nice sound, though.

              : : :
              : : : : : I have a takeharu classical guitar from 1975 with stamp serial inside so i would like to know how much it cost ?
              : : : : : it had quite sound 🙂

              : : i borrowed a takeharu guitar from a friend who was given the guitar and it says it was made by a violin company in Japan. It has really nice sound as well.

              : I have a Kiso Susuki Violin Company gh80 Takeharu classical that I received new as a birthday gift in 1974. I believe it cost about $170 at the time. Still perfect… really is a great guitar. Susuki Violin Co. has an excellent reputation for quality medium priced instruments.

              May read g-180… not sure

      2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Milan
        Milan

        : I have a takeharu classical guitar from 1975 with stamp serial inside so i would like to know how much it cost ?
        : it had quite sound 🙂

        1. Takeharu Guitar
          Paul May

          I inherited a Takeharu classical guitar(Kiso Suzuki Violin Co.). Serial no. 50416, has not been out of the case in 40+ years. Perfect condition. Model covered by vendors sticker. Do not want to try and remove. Can you tell me model number from serial no. And approximate value. Thank you.

        2. takeharu g-85 1975
          Anonymous

          I have just bought one second hand takeharu guitar for €15, some lunatic had painted it completely with yellow and red paint. I spent the whole day scratching it off! great sound though!

        3. I have a Takeharu WT-65H 1978 sunburst colour. It is an exact copy of a Gibson Hummingbird right down to the hummingbird pickguard and Trapozoid inlays on the neck.I wonder if anyone got anymore info on this guitar?BYW It plays and sounds awesome!!

        4. Takeharu sunburst
          Terry

          I have a Takeharu WT-65H 1978 sunburst colour. It is an exact copy of a Gibson Hummingbird right down to the hummingbird pickguard and Trapozoid inlays on the neck.I wonder if anyone got anymore info on this guitar?BYW It plays and sounds awesome!!

  11. Acoustic guitar made by Weiss?
    Deb McCall

    Hi,

    I saw an acoustic guitar at a thrift store, made by Weiss, or Weis? Anyone ever hear of that company?

    Thanks!

    1. Re: Acoustic guitar made by Weiss?
      bert

      : Hi,

      : I saw an acoustic guitar at a thrift store, made by Weiss, or Weis? Anyone ever hear of that company?

      : Thanks! ——-I say a Weiss on EBAY…looked in good shape and well buils. Rosewood bridge(not plastic)…did not look like a cheap build. Price was 25$ and no bids with 3 hrs left. Can not find any real info on them though. Would of bought it if I didn’t already own 20 or so guitars already.

  12. which suzuki guitar models have solid tops
    dennis

    I have a laminated top suzuki dreadnaught I have been playing for about 16 years that is just amazing for being a laminated top. I am thinking of picking up another suzuki dreadnought from an internet auction but I am trying to figure out which models have solid tops and which don’t. Is there a way to tell?

      1. Re: Suzuki guitar
        gillyzoom

        : I also have one of these, #7 on the inside.
        : My dad got it when he was a kid. I know nothing about it though
        i also have one of these marked #6 on the inside this little guitar
        has a solid top with ladder bracing is great for that authentic old delta blues tone i.e stella etc i’m guessing by the look of this guitar
        that it was probably made circa 50’s or 60’s it has no truss rod so i
        would only recommend using very light guage strings dr thomastiks 11-50’s are superb and i only paid 12 bucks in aussie
        dollars at a flea market what a bargain . maybe someone else out
        there has the other missing numbers #8 etc by the way i’m guessing that the numbers have something to do with the model size well i hope that has helped somebody out feel free to email me if you also get more info cheers gillyzoom

        1. Re: Suzuki guitar
          mike

          : : I also have one of these, #7 on the inside.
          : : My dad got it when he was a kid. I know nothing about it though
          : i also have one of these marked #6 on the inside this little guitar
          : has a solid top with ladder bracing is great for that authentic old delta blues tone i.e stella etc i’m guessing by the look of this guitar
          : that it was probably made circa 50’s or 60’s it has no truss rod so i
          : would only recommend using very light guage strings dr thomastiks 11-50’s are superb and i only paid 12 bucks in aussie
          : dollars at a flea market what a bargain . maybe someone else out
          : there has the other missing numbers #8 etc by the way i’m guessing that the numbers have something to do with the model size well i hope that has helped somebody out feel free to email me if you also get more info cheers gillyzoom

          : i have one of these suzuki guitars #6 also it has a 6 digit serial # on the inside upwards to the neck has anyone found out what these guitars are worth yet or does anyone know where to find relevent info on them please contact me at [email protected] if you can shed some light into this little mystery thanks in advance

          1. Re: Suzuki guitar
            Tony clark

            : hi all, I have one marked #6 haha! I’m not sure what they are worth either but am going to try my luck selling it on eBay this week 😀

            : : I also have one of these, #7 on the inside.
            : : : My dad got it when he was a kid. I know nothing about it though
            : : i also have one of these marked #6 on the inside this little guitar
            : : has a solid top with ladder bracing is great for that authentic old delta blues tone i.e stella etc i’m guessing by the look of this guitar
            : : that it was probably made circa 50’s or 60’s it has no truss rod so i
            : : would only recommend using very light guage strings dr thomastiks 11-50’s are superb and i only paid 12 bucks in aussie
            : : dollars at a flea market what a bargain . maybe someone else out
            : : there has the other missing numbers #8 etc by the way i’m guessing that the numbers have something to do with the model size well i hope that has helped somebody out feel free to email me if you also get more info cheers gillyzoom

            : : i have one of these suzuki guitars #6 also it has a 6 digit serial # on the inside upwards to the neck has anyone found out what these guitars are worth yet or does anyone know where to find relevent info on them please contact me at [email protected] if you can shed some light into this little mystery thanks in advance

    1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Kathie T
      Kathie T

      I was given a Suzuki acoustic guitar. A paper label inside says the Suzuki Violin Company No 9.
      I was wondering the value and if it should be insured. Thank you

  13. Suzuki guitar
    Kathie

    I was given a Suzuki guitar. It has a Suzuki Violin Co label inside with the #9. Can anyone tell me anything about it and it’s value. Should it be insured etc.

  14. KISO SUZUKI KS380
    CHARLIE

    LOVE THIS GUITAR…LOOKS LIKE HUMMINGBIRD COPY (SORT OF) WITH BUTTERFLY ON PICKGUARD INSTEAD..CHERRY SUNBURST ALSO HAS MOUSTACHE STYLE BRIDGE…LOOKS VERY UNIQUE BECAUSE I’VE NEVER SEEN ONE BEFORE. HAS ANYONE ELSE?

    1. Kiso Suzuki ks380 w/ butterfly
      Anonymous

      I also picked up one of these last year and know nothing about them ,have you found out the scoop on these? Worth and how many are in circulation? Please let me know if you have any info on this guitar please thanks a lot! 🙂

  15. Guitar
    Malcolm Downing

    I have 1967 Kiso Suzuki 6 string with original label that reads Kiso Suzuki Violin Co Ltd Copy of Antonius Stradivarius 1720
    Anno 1967 60 Japan
    The instrument is in wonderful condition and I am open to offers. Thanks for any assistance you might give me.

  16. kiso suzuki-takenaru acoustic guitar
    carlos persiva

    I have a Kiso Suzuki Takenaru acoustic folk guitar that I bought in 1976. It was made in 1976 and the serial number is 70125.
    Does anyone know whether there is a market for this type of guitar and what the approximate cost would be.
    Your comments would be appreciated

  17. les paul guitars
    Adam R.

    i own a suzuki les paul and im wondering how much its worth.it has abalone binding around the whole body and the name is too. the inlay is an abalone vine plant.how mauch is it worth?

  18. w250suzuki guitar help needed
    Jody

    Hi I have a suzuki accoustic guitar the model is
    a W250 and has K SUZUKI CO in gold on neck or end of guitar there is a certificate inside saying it was made by the kiso suzuki violin company … so can you help me as to how many were made and what the value of the guitar is thankyou hoping for a quick response Jody
    Jody
    : Looking forward to a reply

  19. i want to know if my guitar is worth anything
    John Richardson

    i have a guitar that my father bought at a yard sale for five dollars (cdn funds). it has a some roses and a bird on the face of it. inside it a date is printed (1977). i know that it is made from the kiso suzuki violin company. it looks like the model is called a takeraru. can you tell me any more about it?

    1. Re: i want to know if my guitar is worth anything
      Ray

      I have a TAKERARU guitar model W400. I bought it in 1980. 25 years later the guitar sounds great. I had a few worn out pieces replced and I was asked to put a price on it. The guitar is certainly not sale but I’m curius. Thanks.

    2. Re: i want to know if my guitar is worth anything
      iian macvicar

      : i have takeharu folk printed on the label inside the guitar.the date printed is 1974 with wt-100 underneath it. i know that it is made from the kiso suzuki violin company. it looks like the model is called a takeraru. can you tell me any more about it?

      1. Re: i want to know if my guitar is worth anything
        duncan stopford

        : : : i have owned a takeharu (wt-300/ 1975 model)for some years. I am curious as to what it may be worth in todays market. It is in very good condition considering it’s age. I payed only several hundred dollars for it over a decade ago. It is a lovely guitar. so much so i wonder were these guitars under valued,and again curious what it’s value might be today.

    3. Re: i want to know if my guitar is worth anything
      iian macvicar

      : i have takeharu folk printed on the label inside the guitar.the date printed is 1974 with wt-100 underneath it. i know that it is made from the kiso suzuki violin company. it looks like the model is called a takeraru. can you tell me any more about it?

      1. Re: i want to know if my guitar is worth anything
        EZEKIEL

        : : i have takeharu folk printed on the label inside the guitar.the date printed is 1974 with wt-100 underneath it. i know that it is made from the kiso suzuki violin company. it looks like the model is called a takeraru. can you tell me any more about it?

        i actually have a guitar with the takeraru stamp on it, would be interesting to see if its worth anything

    4. Re: i want to know if my guitar is worth anything
      Blandin

      : i have a guitar that my father bought at a yard sale for five dollars (cdn funds). it has a some roses and a bird on the face of it. inside it a date is printed (1977). i know that it is made from the kiso suzuki violin company. it looks like the model is called a takeraru. can you tell me any more about it?

      Hi !

      If it’s written kiso suzuki Iwoma in the guitar and
      w… beetween w200 and w800 :

      KEEP IT : you own a winner !

      Those guitar sounds very very good !!!

      It’s worth from 400 euros (US dollars) to sometimes 800 euros (depends).

      Of course, its doesn’t have the "martin" logo.

      But check the martin board forum discussion…

      You’ll find taht many people ownin a D28, D35, D41 or D42 , D45 guitar, also own 1 or more kiso suzuki guitar…. !!!

      regards,

      Blandin

      1. Re: i want to know if my guitar is worth anything
        Emmy

        : : i have a guitar that my father bought at a yard sale for five dollars (cdn funds). it has a some roses and a bird on the face of it. inside it a date is printed (1977). i know that it is made from the kiso suzuki violin company. it looks like the model is called a takeraru. can you tell me any more about it?

        : Hi !

        : If it’s written kiso suzuki Iwoma in the guitar and
        : w… beetween w200 and w800 :

        : KEEP IT : you own a winner !

        : Those guitar sounds very very good !!!

        : It’s worth from 400 euros (US dollars) to sometimes 800 euros (depends).

        : Of course, its doesn’t have the "martin" logo.

        : But check the martin board forum discussion…

        : You’ll find taht many people ownin a D28, D35, D41 or D42 , D45 guitar, also own 1 or more kiso suzuki guitar…. !!!

        : regards,

        : Blandin

  20. help please
    John Richardson

    i have a guitar that my father bought at a yard sale for five dollars (cdn funds). it has a some roses and a bird on the face of it. inside it a date is printed (1977). i know that it is made from the kiso suzuki violin company. it looks like the model is called a takeraru. can you tell me any more about it?

      1. Re: I'm selling a VINTAGE kiso suzuki
        Blandin

        : how much? do you have pics?

        Sorry ! I sold it last week for 900 euros (us dollars).
        It was a 1969 WT150 12 strgs kiso suzuki : solid wood on front.
        Laminate + brazilian rosewood on back with gotoh oil tuners.

        I’m an idiot, really. I already miss this guitar. I called the guy, arguing I wanted to cancel the sale. He said "no question". The day he baught it, he just came with a 855 12 strgs taylor 12 strgs. He did, (I was there listening) an A/B test wuth the kiso….

        Grrr. Except on picking, the kiso suzuki always… won…

        I’m an idiot, stupid, really.

        That’s what I think and says my wife who sees me very sad….

        DON’T SELL YOUR KISO SUZUKI !!!

        DON’T…

        Best regards,

        Blandin.

    1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... blandin
      blandin

      Hello !

      I must sale my kiso suzuki w150 st 12 strings 1969, with gotoh oil tuners. looks great. Sounds FAN-TAST-TIC. But I must pay taxes.

      This is a very rare one.

      It compares and competes easily, now, with a guild or taylor 12 strings.

      I guess i’ll soon post it on Ebay. Just wanted to tell you before that.

      PS : this is not the new piece of s… guitars we find on ebay called "suzuki", but made in Korea !!!

      regards,

      Blandin.

      1. 1978 Takeraru 12 string
        cheryl

        i have the same 1978 Takeraru 12 string guitar 80906, i am thinking of selling but after reading your article , i might keep mine! thanks

      2. 1978 takeharu 12 string guitar
        Anonymous

        i have a 1978 takeharu(or takeraru) 12 string guitar, made by the kiso suzuki violin company, it is red on back and red with a kind of yellowish on front ,pick guard has flowers and humming bird and butterfly on it, its always played great, just wondering what it might be worth…80906

  21. Suzuki Guitar
    Tom

    I have a Suzuki W200 guitar. Bought in 1990. Have no idea how old. Needs repair and need to know if it is worth it. In great shape except needs new bridge. Mother of pearl(?)inlays around outer edge. Brass(?) tag on headstock stating "Reinforced". If it is worth repairing that is what I’ll do. Is this a quality guitar???

    1. Re: Suzuki Guitar
      anothertom

      tom:

      I too have a similar model; have had it for over 20 years and am currently in the midst of a fret job (I took it apart with the idea of fixing it myself.) I think the guitar sounds as good as many martins, taylors, etc. when it is correctly strung etc., but as another poster notixced about suzukis, it did have buzz problems and the neck I think was never aligned right.
      Does yours have a bound fretboard? INlays on both sides of the fingerboard?

      It’ll be an expensive fix but I like my guitar to keep it. If you have a picture posted somewhere let me know.

    1. Re: Help. Suzuki guitar with pics
      Alain

      Easy !!!

      It’s NOT a real suzuki guitar. It’s a "VANTAGE" model (labelled suzuki by suzuki for some country market) made in in the late 70’s. You have 2 di marzio pick ups, I guess super distorsion. It costed at that time about 200US dollars.

      Regards.
      Alain.

  22. Suzuki Threes guitar
    rvf263

    Hi,
    I’ve had this guitar since 1981/82, it’s a Suzuki Threes. It has a number inside of body; FE200 B
    Does anybody know anything about this guitar?
    I can’t seem to find anything.
    Thanks for any help.
    Robert

    1. Re: Suzuki Threes guitar
      Mac Pera

      Hi
      I have a Suzuki Threes 12 string No: F-120,
      I bought around 1982-83.
      Don’t know much about them, but is great to play and isn’t for sale.
      Any info about these guitars would be great.
      Thanks Mac

    2. Re: Suzuki Threes guitar
      Mike Penney

      :I recently aquired one at a local store. It has a solid cedar top and mahogany sides and back. It’s very light and produces an incredible tone and volume. the neck is extremely easy to play. the serial number is AD312S. Does anyone have information about this guitar?

    3. Re: Suzuki Threes guitar
      richard Harrington

      : Hi,
      : I have a suzuki 3s no 3181 which i bought around 1970. It has a light coloured v running lengthways down the back. From what I can remember it was quite expensive when I got it and it is really the only one i have hung onto. The only accoustic i have ever owned which was nicer to play was a guild d24 which had a violin back. However for a guitar with apparently no pedigree, the Suzuki takes some beating.
      Richard

      1. Re: Suzuki Threes guitar
        Roger Turner

        Hi,
        Mine is a 3180, serial no RM26321. I bought it in 1976 and I wouldn’t be parted with it. Solid top and incredibly easy to play. Where did you buy yours?
        Cheers – Roger

    4. Re: Suzuki Threes guitar
      wayne

      I purchased mine new from the local guitar store (8th Street Music) back around 1979. This is the first web hit I have ever seen for this company.

      : Hi,
      : I’ve had this guitar since 1981/82, it’s a Suzuki Threes. It has a number inside of body; FE200 B
      : Does anybody know anything about this guitar?
      : I can’t seem to find anything.
      : Thanks for any help.
      : Robert

      1. FE200B Suzuki ThreeS guitar
        Tim McDaniel

        I also have a Model FE200B Suzuki ThreeS guitar.
        It plays better than a 30 yr old Martin my friend has.
        It has a nickle-sized hole where my kid punched it with a pole,
        but that just increases the sound quality. Had some braces re-glued &
        a small mic installed under the bridge. Play it with a Fender 75w Acoustic amp.
        It’s a super combination. I’m working to buy another Suzuki ThreeS like the FE200B.
        Tim
        [email protected]

    5. Re: Suzuki Threes guitar
      Gregory

      I also have a Suzuki 3s. It appears to be a copy of a Marting. It is a really nice guitar. I have had it since around 1979, I bought it used at the time. I have owned a number of guitars since then, this is the one I have kept.

      1. Re: Suzuki Threes guitar
        robert

        : I also have a Suzuki 3s. It appears to be a copy of a Marting. It is a really nice guitar. I have had it since around 1979, I bought it used at the time. I have owned a number of guitars since then, this is the one I have kept.

        I’ve got a suzuki three model GR-20. anyone know anything about it? i seem to like it

        1. Re: Suzuki Threes guitar
          Dan

          I have a Suzuki Three-S as well, and the label reads No. W-300. I have no idea what year it is, but it has an rich, beautiful tone. I traded a camera for the guitar about 12 years ago, and I would not dream of selling it. If anyone out there has more information regarding Suzuki Three-S guitars please contact me.

          1. Re: Suzuki Threes guitar
            tetsu

            : I have a Suzuki Three-S as well, and the label reads No. W-300. I have no idea what year it is, but it has an rich, beautiful tone. I traded a camera for the guitar about 12 years ago, and I would not dream of selling it. If anyone out there has more information regarding Suzuki Three-S guitars please contact me.

            Hi. I’m student of Japan. I got W-300 too. You know that Three S was made in Nagoya City Aichi pref. Japan. So, there is many materials on HomePage which is written in Japanese. He studied in buying the guitar by them.
            I don’t know this information is true or not, but many Japanese says so and I think so.
            Inside of the guitar, there is a No.(like W-300) on the Label and upper the label, 6 numbers is printed. First 2 numbers of it means what year it is.

          2. Re: Suzuki Threes guitar
            Roger Turner

            Hi – I have a Suzuki Three-S as well. I bought mine in 1976 new for £70 (quite a lot at the time) but I knew it had a solid top which you only get in very expensive guitars. It is a millimetre for millimetre copy of a Martin Dreadnaught including the ‘triangular’ shape neck. Wouldn’t part with it! Cheers – Roger

  23. I have a kiso suzuki f-100 serial # 00922 my father bought it several
    years ago, I am tring to find the year this guitar was made…any help would be greatly appreciated….

      1. Hi I just got my hands on a Kiso Suzuki F-100 serial #00140 …. does the lower serial make it more valuable?
        Also the sticker on the inside is round rather than square… I can’t find any information on this guitar HELP!!

      2. Hi I just got my hands on a Kiso Suzuki F-100 serial #00140 …. does the lower serial make it more valuable?
        Also the sticker on the inside is round rather than square… I can’t find any information on this guitar HELP!!

  24. Suzuki Guitar (availability)
    Mark

    Alain:
    Read your comments on the Suzuki database. Thanks. Would like to purchase another Kiso Suzuki. Is it possible to get pictures of the different models so I can see what I’m looking for? Would like to see prices and pictures of the Suzukis you have for sale.
    Thanks.
    Mark

    1. Re: Availability
      Alain

      Hi !

      No one can still purchase kiso suzuki or early suzuki guitars made in japan.

      Yours is not a definitly fantastic good one.

      You could get 200 US dollars for it. Not more.

      regards,

      Alain

  25. suzuki w-350
    nelson

    i bought a w-350 in okinawa. it has a serial # 790928 stamped inside and a -79 number on the label…so i’m thinking it was made in 79. it is a gorgeous copy of a martin HD28 with snowflakes inlays, herringbone inlay, and a center back inlay with bookmatched mahogany. the spruce top is aging beautifully. it plays and sounds better than the newer martins. only one problem…it has "Blue Bell" written on the headstock! anybody out there with one similar to this one? i would give a price guestimate at about $1500. any thoughts?

  26. Electric suzuki
    Art Horn

    I have a Suzuki electric guitar that I picked up in 1981. Just recently I was told that it was a "lawsuit" guitar. It looks like a fender strat. The owner of a shop wants to buy it from me and I have no idea of the value, if any. It looks like Eric Clapton’s black and white strat. If someone could please give me a ballpark figure.
    Thank You
    Art

  27. suzuki guitars
    Bob 12:40 12/31/02

    I was wondering if anybody would be able to tell me about this guitar!
    It’s a Kiso-Suzuki model AB335K or the last letter might be a "R". There is also a number 45133. The guitar it’s self is red mahogony on the bottom and light brown or cream colour top,with a oak wedge on the back. The top and bottom edge has a harder plastic or something like that,all around it. The neck is red mahogony with the same trim around. I was trying to find out what this guitar is worth? Ballpark! The ticket inside is signed by the name Suzuki in writing,but they all are!RIGHT! Thanks for your time

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