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Suzuki F-120
Posted by Pieter Huese on Wed, 09/11/02 - 03:28:29.
In Reply to Eve Weiss - Suzuki Guitar
I've been long searching to find something about Suzuki guitars; this is the only site I came upon,so far. I own a Suzuki Three's F-120 acoustic;it's a Martin D-28 look-alike,with a v-shaped neck and a laminated spruce top,it sounds great. I bought it in 1976 in a specialized music shop in Groningen/Holland, for about $150. I recently equipped it with a EMG piezo pick-up element under the saddle, and played it amplified over a Yorkville A-100. You won't believe your ears. My two "playmates" play an expensive Takemine and a nice Yamaha cut-away; I would not trade my F-120 against both of them. I wonder if the Suzuki Three's company/Nagoya still exists, if there is any paper evidence left of the range of guitars they ever produced. The only guitar with a sound that comes in close to mine is a Seagull S6, warm and mellow, but expensive in holland.
Like to hear from you all.
3s F-120
Hey, I got mye fathers guitar some years ago, and i've always loved it, but it isn't until recently i've found something about it. I had no idea it was as old as it is. But its still in good condition and the sound is amazing. Just got it back after sending it in to change the saddle. I've considered bying a new acoustic now, so i've tried alot of guitars around, but I cant find anything in my pricerange that can compete with the Suzuki, so I think i'll just stick to it and buy a 12-string instead. Please post some links about these guitars if u find something interesting.
Re: Suzuki F-120
: I've been long searching to find something about Suzuki guitars; this is the only site I came upon,so far. I own a Suzuki Three's F-120 acoustic;it's a Martin D-28 look-alike,with a v-shaped neck and a laminated spruce top,it sounds great. I bought it in 1976 in a specialized music shop in Groningen/Holland, for about $150. I recently equipped it with a EMG piezo pick-up element under the saddle, and played it amplified over a Yorkville A-100. You won't believe your ears. My two "playmates" play an expensive Takemine and a nice Yamaha cut-away; I would not trade my F-120 against both of them. I wonder if the Suzuki Three's company/Nagoya still exists, if there is any paper evidence left of the range of guitars they ever produced. The only guitar with a sound that comes in close to mine is a Seagull S6, warm and mellow, but expensive in holland.
: Like to hear from you all.
Re: Suzuki F-120
: : I've been long searching to find something about Suzuki guitars; this is the only site I came upon,so far. I own a Suzuki Three's F-120 acoustic;it's a Martin D-28 look-alike,with a v-shaped neck and a laminated spruce top,it sounds great. I bought it in 1976 in a specialized music shop in Groningen/Holland, for about $150. I recently equipped it with a EMG piezo pick-up element under the saddle, and played it amplified over a Yorkville A-100. You won't believe your ears. My two "playmates" play an expensive Takemine and a nice Yamaha cut-away; I would not trade my F-120 against both of them. I wonder if the Suzuki Three's company/Nagoya still exists, if there is any paper evidence left of the range of guitars they ever produced. The only guitar with a sound that comes in close to mine is a Seagull S6, warm and mellow, but expensive in holland.
: : Like to hear from you all.
Re: Suzuki F-120
I have one that I bought around 1976 in Scotland. It still sounds great and remains almost as new. I have never had any problems with it. Martin Booth did a number on it a few years ago and brought it back to new. Mind you I have no idea of the type jst that it is a Martin copy.
Regards
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I have a F-120 suzuki threes too.
It has been bought by my brother in the 70's.
I fully agree with your feeling, it sound really good according to its low price.
The only weak side is the mecanics .
I am currently searching informations about this guitar (details about wood ....etc)
if you have some infos thank you to forward it to me.
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I got a Suzuki F-200 that I got from a neighbor.
He's had it in his garage for 10 years! When I opened the case, I expected the worst. But to my surprise, everything looked intact. The neck was straight as an arrow, and it was still in tune, after 10 years in a non-heated garage in Colorado! This is the best acoustic guitar that I've ever owned.
Re: Suzuki F-120
: I have a F-120 suzuki threes too.
: It has been bought by my brother in the 70's.
: I fully agree with your feeling, it sound really good according to its low price.
: The only weak side is the mecanics .
: I am currently searching informations about this guitar (details about wood ....etc)
: if you have some infos thank you to forward it to me.
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Yo! fun...
i like it :)
John
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Re: Suzuki F-120
Hey there,
Suzuki is still making guitars and they are highly praised from what I am hearing. Check out their website at:
http://www.suzukimusic.com/guitars/
I am also looking for information on older Suzuki guitars and it is next to impossible to find anything. If I find a site, I will post here.
Maybe if you find a music store that carries Suzukis, you can get a number for a factory rep who might know something...
: I've been long searching to find something about Suzuki guitars; this is the only site I came upon,so far. I own a Suzuki Three's F-120 acoustic;it's a Martin D-28 look-alike,with a v-shaped neck and a laminated spruce top,it sounds great. I bought it in 1976 in a specialized music shop in Groningen/Holland, for about $150. I recently equipped it with a EMG piezo pick-up element under the saddle, and played it amplified over a Yorkville A-100. You won't believe your ears. My two "playmates" play an expensive Takemine and a nice Yamaha cut-away; I would not trade my F-120 against both of them. I wonder if the Suzuki Three's company/Nagoya still exists, if there is any paper evidence left of the range of guitars they ever produced. The only guitar with a sound that comes in close to mine is a Seagull S6, warm and mellow, but expensive in holland.
: Like to hear from you all.
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Please let me know if you find something!! I was recently GIVEN a Suzuki F200 by my manager. Someone gave it to him in 1979. Near as we can figure, its a Martin D42 knock off. I love it so far. Also, my step-brother has a Nagoya guitar that is great! I'd love to find out more about both of these gems.
Thanks,
Brent
: I've been long searching to find something about Suzuki guitars; this is the only site I came upon,so far. I own a Suzuki Three's F-120 acoustic;it's a Martin D-28 look-alike,with a v-shaped neck and a laminated spruce top,it sounds great. I bought it in 1976 in a specialized music shop in Groningen/Holland, for about $150. I recently equipped it with a EMG piezo pick-up element under the saddle, and played it amplified over a Yorkville A-100. You won't believe your ears. My two "playmates" play an expensive Takemine and a nice Yamaha cut-away; I would not trade my F-120 against both of them. I wonder if the Suzuki Three's company/Nagoya still exists, if there is any paper evidence left of the range of guitars they ever produced. The only guitar with a sound that comes in close to mine is a Seagull S6, warm and mellow, but expensive in holland.
: Like to hear from you all.
Re: Suzuki F-120
: Please let me know if you find something!! I was recently GIVEN a Suzuki F200 by my manager. Someone gave it to him in 1979. Near as we can figure, its a Martin D42 knock off. I love it so far. Also, my step-brother has a Nagoya guitar that is great! I'd love to find out more about both of these gems.
: Thanks,
: Brent
: : I've been long searching to find something about Suzuki guitars; this is the only site I came upon,so far. I own a Suzuki Three's F-120 acoustic;it's a Martin D-28 look-alike,with a v-shaped neck and a laminated spruce top,it sounds great. I bought it in 1976 in a specialized music shop in Groningen/Holland, for about $150. I recently equipped it with a EMG piezo pick-up element under the saddle, and played it amplified over a Yorkville A-100. You won't believe your ears. My two "playmates" play an expensive Takemine and a nice Yamaha cut-away; I would not trade my F-120 against both of them. I wonder if the Suzuki Three's company/Nagoya still exists, if there is any paper evidence left of the range of guitars they ever produced. The only guitar with a sound that comes in close to mine is a Seagull S6, warm and mellow, but expensive in holland.
: : Like to hear from you all.
:Brent, I used to own a Nagoya. They were sold by a music dealer in the Washington, DC are called Veneman Music. Excellent sound. My first guitar. Gave it to someone to fix the tuning pegs and never got it back. My friend has a 12 string. We each bought our guitars from Venemans in the early 1970's. Would love to find one again. Phil
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