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. Re: suzuki guitar no 700
            mr suzuki

            Actually guitar is from late 1969-1970. Although some people like their small sound, their collectibilty is low. Value would be between $30-$60 depending on condition.

            : i have one too and would love to know the value. is anywhere from 50 to 90 yrs old

        1. Re: suzuki guitar no 700
          Richard Harrison

          I have a Suzuki quitar no 700. I received mine as a gift from my Grandmother around 1965. I am also curious what the quitar is worth

        2. Re: suzuki guitar no 700
          Emmy

          : Hi, i also have a no 700 suzuki guitar, I got it at an auction, and would like to know more about it, it has a certificate inside saying, suzuki violin co, ltd

    1. Re: 1967 Kiso Suzuki Classical Guitar
      Jethro

      : I bought this guitar at a garage sale. It sounded great which was why I bought it but I have no idea what it is worth. The label is very old looking and the lettering on it appears to be hand-lettered as opposed to type-written. It only shows the brand name as: "KisoSuzukiViolin,ltd." and the year made was 1967. The rest of the label is somewhat faded but I can make out the number 45. It also has the phrase "Copy of Antonius Stradivarus 1720" I’ve had quite a difference of opinion as the the worth of this guitar (anywhere from "its worth thousands" to "its a piece of junk"). Can anyone help me with this?

      I also bought one of these guitars on e-bay sweet sound. They are worth $300-$400 in really good condion to the right buyer and not much to anyone else. The sound really good and some players love the neck. They appear to be solid back and sides but on close inspection are not, however the timbers used are realy good ‘not junk’ the real problem with this instrument is the tuners they are 32mm centred posts which are no longer available as 35mm is the standard. If you bust a tuner you need to go to singles or plung ad rebore. These guitars are of greatest value to the original owners. I have read that if you buy one it’s hard to sell if you are a player, I’d agree ith that.

      1. I have the same guitar number 50 .
        Mark.

        These copies are original kisos I’m still researching the accuracy of the label so far checks out authentic plus gteat sounding guiyars to play as I’ve played for 35-40 years.

    2. Re: 1967 Kiso Suzuki Classical Guitar and my guitar
      Nick from eldo, Mo

      I bought a guitar at a garage sale for 12 bucks and the brand says SuzukiViolin co. and the number of it is 700 can anyone help me??? Man this guitar looks like it is from the 60’s i have had confirmations about that by some other guitarists. Please help me my email address is [email protected] And about your guitar i will ask my uncle he will probably know he knows so much about guitars it isn’t even funny.

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

      I bought this guitar at a garage sale. It sounded great which was why I bought it but I have no idea what it is worth. The label is very old looking and the lettering on it appears to be hand-lettered as opposed to type-written. It only shows the brand name as: "KisoSuzukiViolin,ltd." and the year made was 1967. The rest of the label is somewhat faded but I can make out the number 45. It also has the phrase "Copy of Antonius Stradivarus 1720" I’ve had quite a difference of opinion as the the worth of this guitar (anywhere from "its worth thousands" to "its a piece of junk"). Can anyone help me with this?

      1. Re: Kiso Suzuki J200
        stuart mcfarlane

        Hi just came by a j200 of my own, was given to me as a gift. the thing is its too good a guitar for me to be carrying around everywhere, so i’m looking to sell it if your still interested

      1. kiso suzuki
        ron g

        ok – so this is really raising a dead topic…

        i am looking for a replacement kiso suzuki j200 for sentimental reasons. do you still have yours? if so, would you still be interested in selling?

  1. Suzuki Violin 196 (acoustic guitar)
    Kristen Rupert

    Hello, I was wondering if the guitar i listed in the subject column is worth anything. It’s hard to find any info on the internet about it. Please reply and thank you for your time.

  2. Kiso Suzuki Guitar Model #AB302 - 47236
    Sylvie

    I recently inherited the accoustic guitar and would like some information about the value, history, etc. It was purchased in the 1970’s.
    Thank you

    1. Re: Kiso Suzuki Guitar Model #AB302 - 47236
      Ray

      Wow, an old question with no answers. Mine must be a little older than yours as it is marked 41140, but I got mine from a used shop in my hometown. I have had a few friends get it to sound like a great guitar. I am unfortunately not that good so I only Plunk it. At the time I think I paid $80.00 and that was in the late 90s.

      1. Re: Kiso Suzuki Guitar Model #AB302 - 47236
        Ray

        Mine is also marked 41140 and is an AB302. I have been searching Google on this one on and off for a while now. this is the first post where I have found an AB302 noted…Does anyone have an answer yet?

  3. Suzuki W-5025 Guitar
    Rambling Roy

    Hi, My Suzuki W-5025, has a solid spruce top, solid rosewood sides and three piece back. It also has abalone inlay around the sound hole and along the front binding and between the three piece back. There is a white ivoriod binding on the peghead and the rosewood finger board. Any info would be most appreciated!

    1. Re: Suzuki W-5025 Guitar
      kevin

      : Hi, My Suzuki W-5025, has a solid spruce top, solid rosewood sides and three piece back. It also has abalone inlay around the sound hole and along the front binding and between the three piece back. There is a white ivoriod binding on the peghead and the rosewood finger board. Any info would be most appreciated!
      yup threre are nice guitars to have

    2. Re: Suzuki W-5025 Guitar
      Ramón Lara

      : Hi, my name’s Ramon and I have a similar w-5025 with Three S since 1980 and I bought it in Santiago, Chile.
      It works every week in our church and its sound is still beautiful! I don’t know anyone else with this guitar in Chile.

    3. Re: Suzuki W-5025 Guitar
      Jaboobie

      Hey, I know it’s been a while but I just bought this model from a co worker, the model with the Three s’s I can’t find anything more than you two on the model search in google.

      ——————

      : Hi, My Suzuki W-5025, has a solid spruce top, solid rosewood sides and three piece back. It also has abalone inlay around the sound hole and along the front binding and between the three piece back. There is a white ivoriod binding on the peghead and the rosewood finger board. Any info would be most appreciated!

    4. Re: Suzuki W-5025 Guitar
      Nick

      Hi Roy, It seems to me that there are a lot of us in the same boat. My `Suzy` seems very similar to yours, but has got `Three sSs` on the headstock.
      Surely there must be someone somewhere who has the answers to all our questions.
      best of luck…..Nick.

        1. Re: Suzuki W-5025 Guitar
          Stef

          I’ve got a W-5025 bought second hand, has been played well by former owner, but after cleaning and setting it up is rings like a bell. Very good handling, though V – shape neck can be tiring on the hand. Very high value for the money.

          : : Hi Roy, It seems to me that there are a lot of us in the same boat. My `Suzy` seems very similar to yours, but has got `Three sSs` on the headstock.
          : : Surely there must be someone somewhere who has the answers to all our questions.
          : : best of luck…..Nick.

          :
          : I have been looking for years for info. My wife got her W5025, idential description of Roy’s, in the late 1970’s at "HECK Music co." in Ventura,Ca. It has played very nice over the years and we continue use it almost every day. It was originally about $300. My sister-in-law also got one at the same time, but it is slightly different in appearance. These are the only ones I have ever heard of.

        2. Re: Suzuki W-5025 Guitar
          Stef

          I just aquired a Suzuki W 5025 tonight, old and filthy; Headstock show Suzuki Three S, so it’s a pre-Martin lawsuit one. 100 euros.
          I’m going to clean it up; lt has a potential soundwise. Nice MOP rings ( double ones) around the soundhole, 3 piece back ( rosewood outside, birdseye maple in the middle). Looks like a multi layer top with nice undulating spruce on top.

          : : Hi Roy, It seems to me that there are a lot of us in the same boat. My `Suzy` seems very similar to yours, but has got `Three sSs` on the headstock.
          : : Surely there must be someone somewhere who has the answers to all our questions.
          : : best of luck…..Nick.

          :
          : I have been looking for years for info. My wife got her W5025, idential description of Roy’s, in the late 1970’s at "HECK Music co." in Ventura,Ca. It has played very nice over the years and we continue use it almost every day. It was originally about $300. My sister-in-law also got one at the same time, but it is slightly different in appearance. These are the only ones I have ever heard of.

          1. Re: Suzuki W-5025 Guitar
            kevin

            well from what i read , a article from a guy from japan, that it is pretty rare since they don’t make guitars any more. the w5025 sre from the 70’s i think 1977 or 1976. amd the serial no. is the price in yen. so 5024 x 100= then about 110 yen to the dollar. it came out about 4000.00 dollars that don’t seem real back in those days. i think it prbably was like 546.00 dollars back then which was still alot of money. selling my need the money but it is a beautiful playing guitar.

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

          : Hi Roy, It seems to me that there are a lot of us in the same boat. My `Suzy` seems very similar to yours, but has got `Three sSs` on the headstock.
          : Surely there must be someone somewhere who has the answers to all our questions.
          : best of luck…..Nick.

          I have been looking for years for info. My wife got her W5025, idential description of Roy’s, in the late 1970’s at "HECK Music co." in Ventura,Ca. It has played very nice over the years and we continue use it almost every day. It was originally about $300. My sister-in-law also got one at the same time, but it is slightly different in appearance. These are the only ones I have ever heard of.

      1. hi pierre do you still own this guitar I have the catalogue whith this guitar in it next to the wos260 which I own would love to see some photos if possible thanks jarrod …

    1. Re: Value of Suzuki SD 335 handmade
      Andrea

      do you know exacally how much a Suzuki SD 335 handmade is worth today?
      I just recently aquired my grandpa’s SD 335, and would like to know how much it is possibly worth today, because it is an old guitar.

    2. Re: Real values of kiso suzuki
      Osyp

      Alain, ashes? I’m not a Luthier merely a master cabinet maker. I had occasion to disassemble my sons Kiso Suzuki K 190 Sunflower to do repairs [the damage was not from poor workmanship, accidents do happen]. Solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and high quality laminate sides, if this is representative of the make I would have to question your assertation and your knowledge of woods irrespective of how long you have been playing.

      Cheers

      1. suzuki w-350 or 9513 or any of the multi 3-piece back
        pure hearted

        I have almost lost my love the day my guitar was stolen. My father had purchased it for me to help me through some things. Every time I see that three piece back, my heart longs to see one up close again. How beautiful, how awesome, the w-350 fit my hands perfectly. Don’t know if this is what they call a banjo neck, but it was thinner than other guitars. Have seen a 12 string Suzuki, with the 3-piece maple/rosewood vs mahagony backs. I guessed at the woods, found out later I was right. Know nothing at all about woods, guitars, I just know I loved my guitar my daddy bought me as a young girl and guessed I sensed a rosewood had to be involved, a maple tree is a sign of strength (my daddy has been strong for so many and given so much, my mother has been an angel to those in need), the mahogony … just because of the old time furniture i had seen. So rich and beautiful the wood. So rich and meaningful … my dad had no idea until later what all i had gone thru … he gave me my first counselor. My Suzuki and I went through counseling together, just like before the guitar … was my Bugs Bunny with the pull string. They both remind me of my father. Good man, good quality, good guitar, from the heart!

        thank you father for showing me the light in the darkness … music … once healed … i shared my healing with others … and they too were healed! No greater guitar in the world for me!!!

        1. Have seen a 12 string Suzuki, with the 3-piece maple/rosewood vs
          Midge

          I have the pleasure of owning just such a 12-string. WT-200 It has aged & needs TLC but the book-ended wood on the back is beautiful, no awesome!!! Would post a pic but don’t see the option here. Tone stunning. A local band were so impressed they borrowed it for recording their CD. Previously owned by a well-known deceased local musician-Syd Kitchen. I went to pay the balance on a 6-string but he thought I wasn’t coming & sold it minutes before I got there, so asked if I would accept his 12-string.

      2. Re: Real values of kiso suzuki
        ordepix

        : Alain, ashes? I’m not a Luthier merely a master cabinet maker. I had occasion to disassemble my sons Kiso Suzuki K 190 Sunflower to do repairs [the damage was not from poor workmanship, accidents do happen]. Solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and high quality laminate sides, if this is representative of the make I would have to question your assertation and your knowledge of woods irrespective of how long you have been playing.

        : Cheers

        I felt confused with alain words. I own a Suzuki kiso WE150 and weights much more than others. I notice fine woods on it Mahogany, Rosewood and maybe spruce in the front (after 30 years it became more brown). I have no idea about the price of my guitar but I am sure that I would not send it for less than 500 $ (It hasn’t price really 33 years with me is too much).
        I agree with the sound of some yamahas but you can find yamaha sound in many otherS…AND YOU WILL NOT FIND A SUZUKI THOUGH.

    3. Re: Real values of kiso suzuki
      Stefen Malone

      "The suzuki sounds not that bad at low level. Play hard and they all Bzz or sound get very confused…."

      Since you are such a guitar expert, you should know that these matters are 100% adjustible via the neck angle.

      : Hi everybody !

      : Many people would like to know what to think about their suzuki guitar.
      : I’ve been playing guitar for 30 years and owned many of them.

      : First, let me tell you I’ve owned :

      : kiso suzuki wt 150 12 strings
      : suzuki sd 335 handmade
      : kiso suzuki w200d
      : suzuki d35R
      : kiso suzuki w40a
      : kiso suzuki w40
      : kiso suzuki w300

      : I now own :

      : martin d42
      : yamaha dw8 (cheap guitar)
      : yamaha ll500
      : kiso suzuki w300
      : kiso suzuki w35

      : I used to love and collect many kiso suzuki guitars because everybody said it sounded as good or better than martin guitars.

      : This is false, wrong, not true !!!
      : It’s just legend.
      : Those guitars (kiso) have fine plastic motifs but can never compete with "real" guitars !!!!
      : Why ? Because table of the guitar is….ashwood !!!! I broke one and could see it…

      : If you want really better sounding guitars than the suzuki with low price, go for yamaha dw8 (300-400US). It’s worth the money and sounds 10x better than the suzuki.

      : The suzuki sounds not that bad at low level. Play hard and they all Bzz or sound get very confused….

      : By the way all my kiso suzuki are for sale….

      : How much ?

      : They price 50euros (dollars) at ebay.de !!!
      : Usually you can get them for 80 euros (dollars)

      : That’s their real price.

      : I have no doubt some guys will want to pay 300 extra bucks for those ashes guitar. I idi once. Never do it again.

      : Once again, go try the yamaha dw 8 or dw10.

      : You’ll understand…

      : Best regards,

      : Alain.

      1. Re: Real values of kiso suzuki
        Alain

        : I have a W-300 at least 35 years old . Has beautiful
        : inlay and plays great . Sorry to hear the only value
        : it has is to me !

        I definitly agree with you. A few kiso are great, some are very bad, but, unfortunately they don’t sell more than 100-150 dollars. Because it’s made of laminated woods with thin sheet of nice wood "a la trompe l’oeil)
        It’s got the dream, not the drive !

        Try a dw 20 yammy or… a martin (d28 / d35) and be prepared to cry….

        Regards,

        Alain

        1. Re: Real values of kiso suzuki
          Shayna

          Hi Alain & Co.,

          A friend has offered to sell me his Kiso Suzuki W80. He bought it in 1974, it’s in near mint condition, the Kiso Suzuki label is signed inside (I’m not sure if that’s standard), and it has a beautiful sound. He thinks he might have paid $150-$200 for it, but I can’t find any information online about how much it’s worth now. Any suggestions?

          Thanks!
          Shayna

            1. Re: Real values of kiso suzuki
              Stefen Malone

              A Kiso-Suzuki W180 is very rare. You’ll be lucky to get any info, let alone a price. Check in again in two centuries.

              : Sorry — that’s a model W180, not W80.

              1. Re: Real values of kiso suzuki
                Ginni

                I paid $279 for a kiso suzuki W180 3 years ago. I didnt know anything about guitars, let alone that it was 2nd hand! When I found out that it was, I was going to take it back to the retailer and ask for my money back! However, I have started to play it just over two months ago and I took it to get it cleaned up and restrung. (at a different music store!) The guy didnt want to give it back to me, saying that it is a beautiful rare guitar. he asked how much I paid for it so i told him. I asked him how much was it really worth. he just looked at me and said ‘Try putting another ‘0’ at the end of what you paid for it!’ WOW! and yeah! it sounds like a $2,000 guitar. absolutely stunning workmanship. Thank goodness that I never took it back for a refund 🙂

                  1. Kiso Suzuki W180
                    Ginni

                    Hi Ed, I still have my W180 ‘Suzie’ no intentions of selling it though. There is one going on ebay (but in the USA) Kind regards, Ginni

        2. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
          spike

          My comments will be aimed mainly at suzuki guitars. for me if you play guitar and own a suzuki and you wake up in the morning and play it, if it makes you smile and makes you sing, if it holds memories dear to you of the camp fire night when you sang to your your children, if these are things that your suzuki guitar reminds you of then the value should never be viewed in cash terms. i own 2 suzuki guitars an FT150 Takeharu and the other is too old to get a model number from but both (as with the rest of my 30+guitar collection) are very dear to me, an instrument in the eyes of a player is a tool for making sound it transforms vibrations and sends them to the air for all to share. now my point is this… weather this process is done on a $3000 Martin os on a $20 aria it has the same desired effect for the listener and if you are a real musician you can enjoy the work that went into any instrument even those that were banged out by machines, feel the machine. I dont think suzuki guitars are that bad at all and i will buy more of them, i live in japan and always buy at least 2 guitars a week i like old japanese guitars my favorites being Tokai and Morris (now these guys make a nice guitar) i have a 12 string morris and 2 6 strings all hand made of cause. and just for the record i got a Kono(Sakurai) classical model 15 that is worth a mint but it dont get any more attention than the rest of my guitars.. value your guitar with your heart and not with somebody’s wallet. if you dont want it may i suggest giving it to a child that cannot afford to buy a guitar but wants to play so much, the rewards are golden….trust me. bye bye

          1. Re: Yamaha electric
            KMS

            Someone gave me a Yamaha "Weddington Custom" Electric guitar, excellent condition, inlaid frets, dark mottled red in color. Can anyone out there tell me how much it might be worth? Made in Japan, Serial No. 1H29007.
            Please, email me at [email protected]

          2. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
            Alain

            Hi Spike !

            Well, i could sometimes agree with you… But come on ! How can you compare a kiso suzuki, three S suzuki, or Suzuki guitar, not to talk about Johnson and Takeruh suzuki, with, what you call, "tokai" acoustic guitars ?

            You live in Jpan ? Great ! I’m not going to remind you that what you call ‘tokai’ acoustic guitars (distributing firm of acoustic guitars + electric guitars builing), are in fact the CAT’S EYES hand-made guitars made with Martin Kits from 1972-1983.

            I’ve played on a CE1200D, CE3000 and on a CE1000 cat’s eyes…

            About Morris, I have the W100D. Exact d45 martin copy… Of course, I know the w20, w30, w60 made by morris, and we could talk a lot about them.

            FOR all the dead lovers of susuki guitars here, there is only ONE worth suzuki guitar…

            It’s the three S W800 hand made, solid wood top, back and sides, grover tuners abalone and inlay everywhere… You’ll find 1 ex in Japan.

            Period.

            You want infos about :

            w30
            w30 a
            w40
            w40a
            w40 grand suzuki hillbilly
            w100
            w150T
            w200
            w250
            w300
            w350
            w500
            w800

            f130
            f200
            f300
            f350

            Three s (the serie)
            Johnson
            Takeruh

            all made by Suzukin Kiso Suzuki or Iwoma Suzuki…

            Ask Here.

            I have pics and can answer…

            Once again,

            All of those guitars, except the W800, are worth from 75 us dollars to 150-200 us dollars…

            Sorry if it hurts some people, but truth gotta be said…

            Best regards to evrery body,

            Alain.

            1. KISO SUZUKI w100
              Anonymous

              Hi there, would anybody here know how much a KISO Suzuki W100 guitar is worth. Would appreciate some advice and feedback. Kind Regards,
              Michelle

            2. Suzuki W300 Question on year and Value
              Anonymous

              Hi
              I have a Suzuki w300 and would be curious on value.
              the serial number is 34052
              the Lable is square and black deseign around the edge
              Kiso.Suzuki Vionlin Co. Ltd. on label
              Model No. W 300
              K. Suzuki in big letters at top of label.

              This was my fathers and passed away jan 3 , 2016
              I play guitar and want to keep the guitar but want to know about the value of the guitar.

              Can you help me?
              Determine what year is the guitar?
              The approx. value of guitar? (I realize without actually seing guitar this is very difficult)

              Thanks
              Marcel

            3. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
              fts

              Can someone tell me something about a Kiso Suzuki Grand Hillbilly W-50? I find nothing on the net, but have seen a
              photo (D-35 copy from the 70’s–looks gorgeous; seems to have a 3-piece, rio back and spruce top). thanks! fts

            4. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
              Andy

              Hi Alain,

              I have Suzuki no. 7 and suzuki no. 9 acoustic guitars. Just wondering what those numbers stand for and if there is any way to tell what year they are from. Also, one was strung with steel strings and the other was strung with nylon and steel strings. Just if you happen to know what the proper string arrangement should be. Thank you.

            5. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
              Billy

              : Hi Spike ! ok, maybe you know kiso suzuki guitars, but in my 40 years of playing and owning a martin, a billy grammer, a guild, a couple of old epis, a gibson j-45, and a few others…and playing almost everything out there at one time or the other, my suzuki w30 hillbilly outplays, out sounds, and even out looks them all. i bought it for $200 and honestly wouldnt sell it for less than $1000. i was told there were less than 50 made but I dont know. I just know shes my baby and I love her.

              : Well, i could sometimes agree with you… But come on ! How can you compare a kiso suzuki, three S suzuki, or Suzuki guitar, not to talk about Johnson and Takeruh suzuki, with, what you call, "tokai" acoustic guitars ?

              : You live in Jpan ? Great ! I’m not going to remind you that what you call ‘tokai’ acoustic guitars (distributing firm of acoustic guitars + electric guitars builing), are in fact the CAT’S EYES hand-made guitars made with Martin Kits from 1972-1983.

              : I’ve played on a CE1200D, CE3000 and on a CE1000 cat’s eyes…

              : About Morris, I have the W100D. Exact d45 martin copy… Of course, I know the w20, w30, w60 made by morris, and we could talk a lot about them.

              : FOR all the dead lovers of susuki guitars here, there is only ONE worth suzuki guitar…

              : It’s the three S W800 hand made, solid wood top, back and sides, grover tuners abalone and inlay everywhere… You’ll find 1 ex in Japan.

              : Period.

              : You want infos about :

              : w30
              : w30 a
              : w40
              : w40a
              : w40 grand suzuki hillbilly
              : w100
              : w150T
              : w200
              : w250
              : w300
              : w350
              : w500
              : w800

              : f130
              : f200
              : f300
              : f350

              : Three s (the serie)
              : Johnson
              : Takeruh

              : all made by Suzukin Kiso Suzuki or Iwoma Suzuki…

              : Ask Here.

              : I have pics and can answer…

              : Once again,

              : All of those guitars, except the W800, are worth from 75 us dollars to 150-200 us dollars…

              : Sorry if it hurts some people, but truth gotta be said…

              : Best regards to evrery body,

              : Alain.

              1. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
                Louis

                Hi Billy,

                I am not sure if your are still tracking down this old email.
                I have in my hand a piece of Grand Suzuki type W65h, product of Kiso Suzuki Violin Co. It is still in good condition with a normal wear. The body dominate with a melow burgundy color. I wonder if you are willing to pay this as it is going to sell.

                Let me know if you are interested.

                Rgds.
                Louis Abraham
                Jakarta, Indonesia

                1. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
                  Laina Koale

                  :Hi, I have the opportunity to buy a Kiso Suzuki W300 or a Fina FAW-808CEQMAB. Does anybody know which one is better and about how much I should be willing to pay for either?
                  : Hi Billy,

                  : I am not sure if your are still tracking down this old email.
                  : I have in my hand a piece of Grand Suzuki type W65h, product of Kiso Suzuki Violin Co. It is still in good condition with a normal wear. The body dominate with a melow burgundy color. I wonder if you are willing to pay this as it is going to sell.

                  : Let me know if you are interested.

                  : Rgds.
                  : Louis Abraham
                  : Jakarta, Indonesia

                1. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
                  Merle Castellini

                  : Hello I found a suzuki guiatar at a yard sell. the label inside sas "SUZUKI VIOLIN COMPANY LIMITED F-90. I can’t find a F-90, closest i can find is a F-100. Is it worth antthing and where can I find any info? Thanks

              2. Re: Real values of suzuki kiso w 250
                champeil

                : : Hi Spike ! ok, maybe you know kiso suzuki guitars, but in my 40 years of playing and owning a martin, a billy grammer, a guild, a couple of old epis, a gibson j-45, and a few others…and playing almost everything out there at one time or the other, my suzuki w30 hillbilly outplays, out sounds, and even out looks them all. i bought it for $200 and honestly wouldnt sell it for less than $1000. i was told there were less than 50 made but I dont know. I just know shes my baby and I love her.

                : : Well, i could sometimes agree with you… But come on ! How can you compare a kiso suzuki, three S suzuki, or Suzuki guitar, not to talk about Johnson and Takeruh suzuki, with, what you call, "tokai" acoustic guitars ?

                : : You live in Jpan ? Great ! I’m not going to remind you that what you call ‘tokai’ acoustic guitars (distributing firm of acoustic guitars + electric guitars builing), are in fact the CAT’S EYES hand-made guitars made with Martin Kits from 1972-1983.

                : : I’ve played on a CE1200D, CE3000 and on a CE1000 cat’s eyes…

                : : About Morris, I have the W100D. Exact d45 martin copy… Of course, I know the w20, w30, w60 made by morris, and we could talk a lot about them.

                : : FOR all the dead lovers of susuki guitars here, there is only ONE worth suzuki guitar…

                : : It’s the three S W800 hand made, solid wood top, back and sides, grover tuners abalone and inlay everywhere… You’ll find 1 ex in Japan.

                : : Period.

                : : You want infos about :

                : : w30
                : : w30 a
                : : w40
                : : w40a
                : : w40 grand suzuki hillbilly
                : : w100
                : : w150T
                : : w200
                : : w250
                : : w300
                : : w350
                : : w500
                : : w800

                : : f130
                : : f200
                : : f300
                : : f350

                : : Three s (the serie)
                : : Johnson
                : : Takeruh

                : : all made by Suzukin Kiso Suzuki or Iwoma Suzuki…

                : : Ask Here.

                : : I have pics and can answer…

                : : Once again,

                : : All of those guitars, except the W800, are worth from 75 us dollars to 150-200 us dollars…

                : : Sorry if it hurts some people, but truth gotta be said…

                : : Best regards to evrery body,

                : : Alain.

                1. Re: suzuki kiso F130 guitar model and pictures
                  Nicky millares

                  ng out there at one time or the other, my suzuki w30 hillbilly outplays, out sounds, and even out looks them all. i bought it for $200 and honestly wouldnt sell it for less than $1000. i was told there were less than 50 made but I dont know. I just know shes my baby and I love her.

                  : : : Well, i could sometimes agree with you… But come on ! How can you compare a kiso suzuki, three S suzuki, or Suzuki guitar, not to talk about Johnson and Takeruh suzuki, with, what you call, "tokai" acoustic guitars ?

                  : : : You live in Jpan ? Great ! I’m not going to remind you that what you call ‘tokai’ acoustic guitars (distributing firm of acoustic guitars + electric guitars builing), are in fact the CAT’S EYES hand-made guitars made with Martin Kits from 1972-1983.

                  : : : I’ve played on a CE1200D, CE3000 and on a CE1000 cat’s eyes…

                  : : : About Morris, I have the W100D. Exact d45 martin copy… Of course, I know the w20, w30, w60 made by morris, and we could talk a lot about them.

                  : : : FOR all the dead lovers of susuki guitars here, there is only ONE worth suzuki guitar…

                  : : : It’s the three S W800 hand made, solid wood top, back and sides, grover tuners abalone and inlay everywhere… You’ll find 1 ex in Japan.

                  : : : Period.

                  : : : You want infos about :

                  : : : w30
                  : : : w30 a
                  : : : w40
                  : : : w40a
                  : : : w40 grand suzuki hillbilly
                  : : : w100
                  : : : w150T
                  : : : w200
                  : : : w250
                  : : : w300
                  : : : w350
                  : : : w500
                  : : : w800

                  : : : f130
                  : : : f200
                  : : : f300
                  : : : f350

                  : : : Three s (the serie)
                  : : : Johnson
                  : : : Takeruh

                  : : : all made by Suzukin Kiso Suzuki or Iwoma Suzuki…

                  : : : Ask Here.

                  : : : I have pics and can answer…

                  : : : Once again,

                  : : : All of those guitars, except the W800, are worth from 75 us dollars to 150-200 us dollars…

                  : : : Sorry if it hurts some people, but truth gotta be said…

                  : : : Best regards to evrery body,

                  : : : Alain.

                  1. Re: Kiso- Suzuki G-150 Classical Guitar
                    Dianne

                    : : : : Well, i could sometimes agree with you… But come on ! How can you compare a kiso suzuki, three S suzuki, or Suzuki guitar, not to talk about Johnson and Takeruh suzuki, with, what you call, "tokai" acoustic guitars ?

                    : : : : You live in Jpan ? Great ! I’m not going to remind you that what you call ‘tokai’ acoustic guitars (distributing firm of acoustic guitars + electric guitars builing), are in fact the CAT’S EYES hand-made guitars made with Martin Kits from 1972-1983.

                    : : : : I’ve played on a CE1200D, CE3000 and on a CE1000 cat’s eyes…

                    : : : : About Morris, I have the W100D. Exact d45 martin copy… Of course, I know the w20, w30, w60 made by morris, and we could talk a lot about them.

                    : : : : FOR all the dead lovers of susuki guitars here, there is only ONE worth suzuki guitar…

                    : : : : It’s the three S W800 hand made, solid wood top, back and sides, grover tuners abalone and inlay everywhere… You’ll find 1 ex in Japan.

                    : : : : Period.

                    : : : : You want infos about :

                    : : : : w30
                    : : : : w30 a
                    : : : : w40
                    : : : : w40a
                    : : : : w40 grand suzuki hillbilly
                    : : : : w100
                    : : : : w150T
                    : : : : w200
                    : : : : w250
                    : : : : w300
                    : : : : w350
                    : : : : w500
                    : : : : w800

                    : : : : f130
                    : : : : f200
                    : : : : f300
                    : : : : f350

                    : : : : Three s (the serie)
                    : : : : Johnson
                    : : : : Takeruh

                    : : : : all made by Suzukin Kiso Suzuki or Iwoma Suzuki…

                    : : : : Ask Here.

                    : : : : I have pics and can answer…

                    : : : : Once again,

                    : : : : All of those guitars, except the W800, are worth from 75 us dollars to 150-200 us dollars…

                    : : : : Sorry if it hurts some people, but truth gotta be said…

                    : : : : Best regards to evrery body,

                    : : : : Alain.

                    Hello Alain, I have a Kiso-Suzuki G-150 Classical Guitar in good condition. Do you have an idea what it may be worth?

                2. Morris
                  John D.

                  : I hve a Morris B 50 -12…..a beautiful copy of a Martin D-45 made in 1990. It has a Brazilian rosewood back and sides (the back with a maple central wedge)

                  It is the best sounding 12 string I have ever played…and I have been playing guitar 48 years…12’s almost exclusively since 1972.

                  Finishis impecable. Since 1992 the CITES international convention has blocked import of this wood.

                  1. Re: w350 suzuki info???????????????
                    RICK

                    i also have a C.F.SUZUKI W-350 DREADNOUGHT (JO335) and know nothing of their history or pricing, so any info that could be shared with me would be greatly apreciated. i had it left to me in a will about 25yrs ago and am the second owner. have played it for all those yrs and looked after it VERY well, someone please help!? contact; [email protected]

              3. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
                neil maclean

                Hi
                I have a like new Suzuki Three s serial ad380s wonderful guitar but I dont know if it is a w???. Think it was made in 70s Spruce top rosewood sides . Can youj tell me anything else about it//
                Thanks much
                Neil

                : : Hi Spike ! ok, maybe you know kiso suzuki guitars, but in my 40 years of playing and owning a martin, a billy grammer, a guild, a couple of old epis, a gibson j-45, and a few others…and playing almost everything out there at one time or the other, my suzuki w30 hillbilly outplays, out sounds, and even out looks them all. i bought it for $200 and honestly wouldnt sell it for less than $1000. i was told there were less than 50 made but I dont know. I just know shes my baby and I love her.

                : : Well, i could sometimes agree with you… But come on ! How can you compare a kiso suzuki, three S suzuki, or Suzuki guitar, not to talk about Johnson and Takeruh suzuki, with, what you call, "tokai" acoustic guitars ?

                : : You live in Jpan ? Great ! I’m not going to remind you that what you call ‘tokai’ acoustic guitars (distributing firm of acoustic guitars + electric guitars builing), are in fact the CAT’S EYES hand-made guitars made with Martin Kits from 1972-1983.

                : : I’ve played on a CE1200D, CE3000 and on a CE1000 cat’s eyes…

                : : About Morris, I have the W100D. Exact d45 martin copy… Of course, I know the w20, w30, w60 made by morris, and we could talk a lot about them.

                : : FOR all the dead lovers of susuki guitars here, there is only ONE worth suzuki guitar…

                : : It’s the three S W800 hand made, solid wood top, back and sides, grover tuners abalone and inlay everywhere… You’ll find 1 ex in Japan.

                : : Period.

                : : You want infos about :

                : : w30
                : : w30 a
                : : w40
                : : w40a
                : : w40 grand suzuki hillbilly
                : : w100
                : : w150T
                : : w200
                : : w250
                : : w300
                : : w350
                : : w500
                : : w800

                : : f130
                : : f200
                : : f300
                : : f350

                : : Three s (the serie)
                : : Johnson
                : : Takeruh

                : : all made by Suzukin Kiso Suzuki or Iwoma Suzuki…

                : : Ask Here.

                : : I have pics and can answer…

                : : Once again,

                : : All of those guitars, except the W800, are worth from 75 us dollars to 150-200 us dollars…

                : : Sorry if it hurts some people, but truth gotta be said…

                : : Best regards to evrery body,

                : : Alain.

              4. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
                neil maclean

                : : Hi Spike ! ok, maybe you know kiso suzuki guitars, but in my 40 years of playing and owning a martin, a billy grammer, a guild, a couple of old epis, a gibson j-45, and a few others…and playing almost everything out there at one time or the other, my suzuki w30 hillbilly outplays, out sounds, and even out looks them all. i bought it for $200 and honestly wouldnt sell it for less than $1000. i was told there were less than 50 made but I dont know. I just know shes my baby and I love her.

                : : Well, i could sometimes agree with you… But come on ! How can you compare a kiso suzuki, three S suzuki, or Suzuki guitar, not to talk about Johnson and Takeruh suzuki, with, what you call, "tokai" acoustic guitars ?

                : : You live in Jpan ? Great ! I’m not going to remind you that what you call ‘tokai’ acoustic guitars (distributing firm of acoustic guitars + electric guitars builing), are in fact the CAT’S EYES hand-made guitars made with Martin Kits from 1972-1983.

                : : I’ve played on a CE1200D, CE3000 and on a CE1000 cat’s eyes…

                : : About Morris, I have the W100D. Exact d45 martin copy… Of course, I know the w20, w30, w60 made by morris, and we could talk a lot about them.

                : : FOR all the dead lovers of susuki guitars here, there is only ONE worth suzuki guitar…

                : : It’s the three S W800 hand made, solid wood top, back and sides, grover tuners abalone and inlay everywhere… You’ll find 1 ex in Japan.

                : : Period.

                : : You want infos about :

                : : w30
                : : w30 a
                : : w40
                : : w40a
                : : w40 grand suzuki hillbilly
                : : w100
                : : w150T
                : : w200
                : : w250
                : : w300
                : : w350
                : : w500
                : : w800

                : : f130
                : : f200
                : : f300
                : : f350

                : : Three s (the serie)
                : : Johnson
                : : Takeruh

                : : all made by Suzukin Kiso Suzuki or Iwoma Suzuki…

                : : Ask Here.

                : : I have pics and can answer…

                : : Once again,

                : : All of those guitars, except the W800, are worth from 75 us dollars to 150-200 us dollars…

                : : Sorry if it hurts some people, but truth gotta be said…

                : : Best regards to evrery body,

                : : Alain.

                1. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
                  judi

                  If you are still out there can you give me any info/value on the WT150 12-String Kiso Suzuki. I just got one from a pawn shop in perfect condition and am curious about the history and value.

                  1. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
                    Ken Rowlands (via moderator)

                    Hi there I just came upon your site which I must say is pretty cool and informative. I have a Grand Suzuki W-40 Hillbilly and would like to know how old it is really, I have played it for at least 20 years after rescuing it from some drunk idiot who didn’t give a damn for it so took it upon myself to give it back it’s respect as it plays absolutely wonderful. The only problem I have had was about 15 years ago when one of the struts by the bridge came unstuck which caused the bridge to tip towards the
                    soundhole but since re-gluing it and over the passage of time it has returned to it’s rightfull position which is amazing I think!!
                    Everybody comments on the the beautiful wedge shaped insert on the back of the body. The only marks I can see are the numbers 70405 or 70905.
                    I would love any info on this instrument as it is my pride and joy and especially as I paid only £30 as it was given to me in an exchange for the cash on a temporary basis but the guy never came back to me!
                    Thanks for any help you
                    can give me, take care, Ken Rowlands.

              5. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
                Linda

                : : Hi Spike ! ok, maybe you know kiso suzuki guitars, but in my 40 years of playing and owning a martin, a billy grammer, a guild, a couple of old epis, a gibson j-45, and a few others…and playing almost everything out there at one time or the other, my suzuki w30 hillbilly outplays, out sounds, and even out looks them all. i bought it for $200 and honestly wouldnt sell it for less than $1000. i was told there were less than 50 made but I dont know. I just know shes my baby and I love her.

                : : Well, i could sometimes agree with you… But come on ! How can you compare a kiso suzuki, three S suzuki, or Suzuki guitar, not to talk about Johnson and Takeruh suzuki, with, what you call, "tokai" acoustic guitars ?

                : : You live in Jpan ? Great ! I’m not going to remind you that what you call ‘tokai’ acoustic guitars (distributing firm of acoustic guitars + electric guitars builing), are in fact the CAT’S EYES hand-made guitars made with Martin Kits from 1972-1983.

                : : I’ve played on a CE1200D, CE3000 and on a CE1000 cat’s eyes…

                : : About Morris, I have the W100D. Exact d45 martin copy… Of course, I know the w20, w30, w60 made by morris, and we could talk a lot about them.

                : : FOR all the dead lovers of susuki guitars here, there is only ONE worth suzuki guitar…

                : : It’s the three S W800 hand made, solid wood top, back and sides, grover tuners abalone and inlay everywhere… You’ll find 1 ex in Japan.

                : : Period.

                : : You want infos about :

                : : w30
                : : w30 a
                : : w40
                : : w40a
                : : w40 grand suzuki hillbilly
                : : w100
                : : w150T
                : : w200
                : : w250
                : : w300
                : : w350
                : : w500
                : : w800

                : : f130
                : : f200
                : : f300
                : : f350

                : : Three s (the serie)
                : : Johnson
                : : Takeruh

                : : all made by Suzukin Kiso Suzuki or Iwoma Suzuki…

                : : Ask Here.

                : : I have pics and can answer…

                : : Once again,

                : : All of those guitars, except the W800, are worth from 75 us dollars to 150-200 us dollars…

                : : Sorry if it hurts some people, but truth gotta be said…

                : : Best regards to evrery body,

                : : Alain.

                hey, i just bought a suzuki f120 for $200 canadian. this has plug for an acoustic guitar amp and brand new strings. could you tell me if i’ve been ripped off? also, i would appreciate it if you could tell me the materials involved.i.e. is it a solid top. thanks

                1. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
                  Phil A rnold

                  Hi for someone who is new to ‘Cats eyes’ Ive just purchased a 380s. I cant find any information on this baby-serial no.3800004 inspected by K.Suzuki can anyone help?
                  Best Regards Phil

                2. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
                  Sandi

                  I am trying to locate the value of Billy Grammer RG & G, serial # 1282. Purchased in 1968, My mother is the original owner. Would you happen to know or where I might go to locate this information.

                3. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
                  daniel

                  hi i have a kiso susuki 12 string acoustic its in perfect nick and i cant find any infomation at all its model number is WT300SM if u cant find any info dont worry about it and if u do could u give me a price also thanks daniel

                4. W-100 kiso suzuki acoustic guitar
                  Stephen Ley

                  Hey my Callum ley and im 12 years old and i have been playing an W-100 suzuki for about 18 months from which my Dad passed down to me.Could you please provide details of its age,value and its maker.
                  Thanks Callum and Stephen

                  1. Re: W-100 kiso suzuki acoustic guitar
                    alex

                    : Hey my Callum ley and im 12 years old and i have been playing an W-100 suzuki for about 18 months from which my Dad passed down to me.Could you please provide details of its age,value and its maker.
                    : Thanks Callum and Stephen

                    hi i have got an w-100 suzuki and it’s 32years old.i don’t know its value and its maker

                    1. Re: W-100 kiso suzuki acoustic guitar
                      callum ley

                      : : Hey my Callum ley and im 12 years old and i have been playing an W-100 suzuki for about 18 months from which my Dad passed down to me.Could you please provide details of its age,value and its maker.
                      : : Thanks Callum and Stephen

                      : hi i have got an w-100 suzuki and it’s 32years old.i don’t know its value and its maker

                      Iv grown up now, welcome

              6. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
                Mario ter Braak

                Hi Alain,
                I have a W-300 and want another Kiso Suzuki (cheap and good enough). Now there is someone who wants to sell a (Grand)Suzuki SW-301; have you ever heard of this type?
                I hope, you can tell!

                Best regards, Mario

            6. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
              Meg

              Hey Alain

              I have a Suzuki guitar that I picked up at a garage sale when I was practically broke. It doesn’t have a serial number or anything. I’ve checked it out fully and all it has is a lable inside the says "Suzuki No. 36". Do you have any more info on this guitar? Maybe how old it is and what its worth (even if its not much)? Thanks. My email is [email protected].

              Meg

              1. Re: Real values of ANY guitar
                alain

                Hi !

                For what I could learn with years, you can’t unfortunately really rely on numbering made by Suzuki, because this company sold guitars under different names : kiso suzuki, three s, takeruh, suzuki…

                I need to see some pics and then I’ll compare with the models and pics I have in my database. For what I beliec it could be a F120 or F130. But really, I need to see it : neck (front and back, head, back, top, label inside the top.

                Than I can give you, I guess, a really better answer.

                My best regards,

                Alain.

                : Hey Alain

                : I have a Suzuki guitar that I picked up at a garage sale when I was practically broke. It doesn’t have a serial number or anything. I’ve checked it out fully and all it has is a lable inside the says "Suzuki No. 36". Do you have any more info on this guitar? Maybe how old it is and what its worth (even if its not much)? Thanks. My email is [email protected].

                : Meg

                1. SS-18 Guitar
                  Redd Fuster

                  I have a Kiso Suzuki acoustic guitar the model stated there is SS-18 with serial number 80573… I can’t find any info regarding this one… Can somebody give me an idea regarding its value? It has a mother pearl inlays, spruce top and a dreadnought style… The headstock had a KS Suzuki (vertically inscribed)… Looking forward for a reply… Thanks

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

      Hi everybody !

      Many people would like to know what to think about their suzuki guitar.
      I’ve been playing guitar for 30 years and owned many of them.

      First, let me tell you I’ve owned :

      kiso suzuki wt 150 12 strings
      suzuki sd 335 handmade
      kiso suzuki w200d
      suzuki d35R
      kiso suzuki w40a
      kiso suzuki w40
      kiso suzuki w300

      I now own :

      martin d42
      yamaha dw8 (cheap guitar)
      yamaha ll500
      kiso suzuki w300
      kiso suzuki w35

      I used to love and collect many kiso suzuki guitars because everybody said it sounded as good or better than martin guitars.

      This is false, wrong, not true !!!
      It’s just legend.
      Those guitars (kiso) have fine plastic motifs but can never compete with "real" guitars !!!!
      Why ? Because table of the guitar is….ashwood !!!! I broke one and could see it…

      If you want really better sounding guitars than the suzuki with low price, go for yamaha dw8 (300-400US). It’s worth the money and sounds 10x better than the suzuki.

      The suzuki sounds not that bad at low level. Play hard and they all Bzz or sound get very confused….

      By the way all my kiso suzuki are for sale….

      How much ?

      They price 50euros (dollars) at ebay.de !!!
      Usually you can get them for 80 euros (dollars)

      That’s their real price.

      I have no doubt some guys will want to pay 300 extra bucks for those ashes guitar. I idi once. Never do it again.

      Once again, go try the yamaha dw 8 or dw10.

      You’ll understand…

      Best regards,

      Alain.

      1. Kiso Suzuki K190 Sun Flower Acoustic
        Kary Gould

        I found this Kiso Suzuki acoustic guitar at a consignment shop and wonder what its value is. The serial number is 00155 and model number looks like K 190. It also has an ink signature Suzuki on the label inside. The head is inlaid with the mispelled word “Sunflowe” and it say limited edition. The neck is inlaid with a flower that runs up the fret board. I can’t find this unique guitar anywhere on the internet. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
        Thanks,

      2. Identifying a guitar
        Mark Gabriele

        Hi I need help identifying a guitar.
        On the inside the serial number is 20313
        The model number is SW 501
        I can’t find anything on an SW 501
        It has the round insert where the serial number is

      3. ACKS model 70
        Pieter Swanepoel

        Hi guy’s I have been given a ACKS model 70
        A few years ago the guitar has a really interesting
        Story behind it it’s still in very good condition and it sounds amazing with a really deep and rich tone and
        I struggle to find any information about it on the internet
        What I could find is that ACKS was made by Suzuki and
        That this is supposedly a very rare guitar I was wondering if anyone can give me more information
        Regarding this pretty mysterious guitar

      4. Kiso Suzuki k 150
        Faycal

        Hi,

        Did anyone know something about Kiso Susuki k 150 ?
        Is it laminated or solid top ?

        Serie Numer 21224 -> i think 1972

        Thx

      5. Kiso Suzuki k 150
        Faycal zeguelli

        Hi,

        I bought a suzuku classic guitare k 150. (serial number 21224)

        Did someone knows something about it ?
        Are The woods laminated or solid ? I did’t found any information on google.
        All i know is that it’s weight is light

        Thx

      6. Kiso suzuki wt-200 acoustic folk guitar
        Anonymous Ricky

        Do you know the value of a wt-200 1971 21 fret Kiso Suzuki acoustic Guitar! Needs a bridge and nut, other than that it’s in good shape. Serial number 71236

      7. Kiso Suzuki HW-250 R
        Anonymous

        Hello,

        any information about the Kiso Suzuki HILLBILLY, HW-250 R , serial number 70912?
        There is a guy selling it on the internet for 400€. I would like to know the real value. Thanks.

        Best regards, A

      8. Rare suzuki kw150
        laura terril

        I have a 74 Suzuki w150. It has a K in front of the serial number. I was told this indicates that it was Handmade by Kiso himself. It is serial number 0074 B. It plays so beautifully. I had a psycho ex break her and had a new back of solid wood put on her as her original back was broken in half. Since repaired she no longer buzzes, plays amazingly well. She already sang like a bird. I dont want to sell her but does anyone have any idea what she would be worth?

      9. Takeharu
        Negsmeister

        I have a Takeharu 65D made by the Suzuki Piano and Violin Company (Kiso Suzuki) Do any of you have any info on this guitar? It’s a perfect Gibson Dove copy

      10. Kiso Suzuki, Made in Japan,
        Donna

        Kiso Suzuki, Made in Japan, Model AB510 41153 Classical Guitar

        Signed, purchased new in late 60’s to learn to play….never learned! Beautiful guitar!
        Any info or interest?

      11. W800 in good condition and nicely playable.
        Terry B

        Hi there I have a couple of Suzuki guitars and I’m looking for a good 3S guitar from W 500 upwards the solid wood series I would really like a w 800 has anybody got one out there please email me I have cash ready and waiting I would like one in the original case if possible but not necessary

      12. I have a AB335R Kiso Suzuki
        Julie Forbes

        Hi there. I purchased a AB335R guitar. Has the in pretty decent shape. Looks as though the serial number leans to a 1972. Is there any sites that help break down the model letters and numbers. My guitar has the v inlay in the back. By the way it sounds amazing. If anyone has found info on these guitars id love to know more about it.

      13. K.Suzuki J200 copy
        Bobnalyd

        I’ve seen a K.Suzuki old guitar for sale.Looks like a Gibson J200 in maple back and sides.Solid top.Poor tuners.Plays and sounds great.Any comments before 27/01/2017. Thanks.

      14. kiso suzuki w 180 1978
        gianluca

        In 1978 I took this wonderful acoustic guitar. Spent about $ 500 in Italian lire =300.000,00 lire at the exchange period).
        I wonder how much it might cost today this instrument if you want to sell?
        It ‘s perfect, bridge, feet, rope, acoustic, no scratch. Beautifull.

        gianluca

      15. Kiso Suzuki Model W180
        Bob

        I bought my Kiso Suziki Model W180 new in ’73. Serial #41158…It’s been great to me…are they worth anything??
        Thanks!

      16. Hello,
        If someone gets this message, could you tell me more about the W800 ?
        What’s the value today for a nice 80’s piece ?
        Thanks so much
        thomas

      17. Kiso Suzuki W-350 through W-500
        Anonymous

        would love to own one of these again. my father got mine for me when I was young and I have looked for over 35 years for a W-350 or one that would be sure to sound as well all the way up to the w-500. Heard there was a w-600 at one point. would never resale. want it because of what the w-350 means to me. If you have one and you would like to sale it, please let me know. Or the W-500. Thank you.

        1. suzuki guitar
          Anonymous

          saw a guitar at a yard sale and was looking things up about it and some guy came and picked it up and bought it, looking for a woc260? leaves going up the front? where can I find one for sale

      18. i have a grand suzuki model bw 250 m. bluegrass
        Anonymous

        how much is it worth now..my late father bought it in the seventies..still in good condition…just the string tuner broke..one piece only…i can easily replace it…but dont have time…busy with work…i inherited it from my late father…keep it for memories…im just an amateur guitar player…no that great..hahaha…just want to share thats all..tq

      19. Morris W-23 Any info about this relic out there?
        Jill

        Hi there,

        Would appreciate some information about my Morris W-23?

        My teenaged daughter needs a starter guitar and wants a Norman/Simon and Patrick or other Godin made guitar and I’m trying to convince her that my bashed around relic that has entertained at more than a few campfires and amateur stages in the past 30 years is great starter guitar!

      20. Could you please let me know a value of a guitar
        CJM1962

        Hi there,

        I have a Nagoya Suzuki SD 365 S Handcrafted D 89070840 Guitar in excellent condition, could I please have an idea of the value of this please.

        Thankyou.

        Kind Regards
        Claud Mangifesta

      21. Guitar value and repairs
        Jan Walgren

        I purchased up a Grand Suzuki guitar, model # GT180, at a yard sale yesterday for $15.00. The guitar is cracked on the side and has a small hole on the edge of the face close to the neck. Surprisingly, the sound is strong and beautiful; I didn’t expect anything more than a dull thud because of the damage. I would like to know what the original value was and also, if I repair the cracks could it destroy the sound?

        Thanks!

      22. nknown suzuki classocal guitar
        ROBERT SARSFIELD

        I found a Suzuki classical at a shop and bought it for 20.00 , It plays beautifully and looks brautiful, only problem is I don’t know what I have ! All I can read inside is established 1887 – registered trademark – Suzuki guitar – NO. 32 – SUZUKI VIOLIN CO. LTD. – NAGOYA JAPAN, Any help identifying this instrument would be appreciated, thanx.

        Robert

      23. suzuki acoustic guitar
        Anonymous

        I have a suzuki acoustic guitar, model number w300. I have had this guitar for over 30 years. Would any one happen to
        know where the serial number be located on this instrument. Please send any information you may have to my email address. Thank you

        1. W-300 Suzuki Guitar
          AnonymousBrad

          Apparently they are a copy/knockoff of Martin guitars and were sued by them and were discontinued.I also have a W-300 and has no serial number on it.I was given this guitar by a friend who pulled it out of a trash can and it has the best sound I have ever heard out of a guitar.With intricate inlays and CFSuzuki on the head/Est.1951 I would like more info also.Any would be appreciated.Thankyou.

      24. W350 Suzuki Stolen Would Like to Have Another
        Kathleen

        Would like to find W-350 Suzuki, believe called a Kiso Suzuki made in Japan with Cherry Wood on the outside? and a Light Maple? in the Middle of the three sections of wood on the back. My dad purchased the guitar for me when I was about 14 or 15 yrs old. With a narrow neck, it fit my hands perfectly, and everything about it was everything I loved in a guitar. It was stolen from me and I have searched for it for a very long time. Thanks!

        1. W-350 Suzuki
          Kathleen

          Have been looking for one myself. Mine was also stolen. Broke my heart. Fit my fingers just right. Let me know if you find more than one that you would be willing to let me in on. Thanks, Kathleen

        2. W-350 Suzuki
          Kathleen

          Have been looking for one myself. Mine was also stolen. Broke my heart. Fit my fingers just right. Let me know if you find more than one that you would be willing to let me in on. Thanks, Kathleen

      25. Morris W-50
        Mitch Barker

        Hello, I recently purchased a 1970 Morris W-50, the seller told me its a replica of a Martin D-45 and that they were banned in the states because of Martin Lawsuits. It really is a beautiful guitar, Its back is made up of Brazillian rosewood with a strip of maple in the center, the front I’m pretty sure is spruce and it has abalone inlay all around the perimeter of the front bindings and the rosetta as well, beautifully made guitar. I paid US $580.00. Just wondering How I did and what you think they are worth.
        Thanks!
        Mitch Barker.

      26. Suzuki three-s w200 acoustic I bought in japan
        Pat

        Hi, I Bought a Suzuki three-s w200 acoustic Guitar that I bought in japan about 1977~78.

        It is still in Good condition…I am currious as to it’s approximate value. I still have the Sales Cared that was on it…and therefore Know I Paid 20,000 yen for it.

        m Any tip’s/help/info much appreciated.

        Thanks In Advance

  4. Kiso Suzuki classical guitar G100
    Benny Leung

    I saw this Kiso Suzuki classical guitar G100,serial No.90740 in store,used.

    I would like to know how old is the guitar,
    and try to find reviews of this guitar.

    thanks

    1. Re: Kiso Suzuki classical guitar G100
      Frank

      : I saw this Kiso Suzuki classical guitar G100,serial No.90740 in store,used.

      : I would like to know how old is the guitar,
      : and try to find reviews of this guitar.

      : thanks

      I bought mine in ’78, brand bew then

  5. Suzuki Classical guitar
    Lois Dyer

    I have an old Suzuki Classical guitar that I got when I was in California over 30 years ago. On the inside it says Suzuki Violin Co., Guitar # 700 from Nagoya, Japan. Does anyone know if how much it is worth.
    Thank you.

  6. Kiso suzuki W-65HS
    Ryan

    i have a Kiso Suzuki with the model number W-65HS stamped inside, it is a steel string with a sunburst coloured body and 20 frets…if anyone knows much about his model can they please post a response or email me

      1. Re: Kiso suzuki W-65HS
        Brendan ledwell

        : : i have a Kiso Suzuki with the model number W-65HS stamped inside, it is a steel string with a sunburst coloured body and 20 frets…if anyone knows much about his model can they please post a response or email me

        : I have a kiso suzuki w65h , it is a steel string with red sunburst finish and a hummingbird scratchplate,
        : It`s a **** in awesome guitar that I will never part with!

        RE:
        i also have this guitar, i love it, i just wondering aswell, how much its worth and also how old are they? i got mind giving to me about 11 years ago as a gift before that it had other owners. could someone email me please so i know, i love this guitar so much! i’ll never part with it!

        1. Re: Kiso suzuki W-65HS
          nomad1cone

          i have a kiso suzuki wt65h 12 string with the hummingbird scratch plate and 20 frets ..it is one of the nicest sounding 12 strings i have ever played i would love to know how much it is worth for insurance purposes if anyone can help on this please do not hesitate to email me

        2. Re: Kiso suzuki W-65HS
          peppe pellegrino

          I have a Kiso Suzuki W-65H serial number 1005.
          I brought it Jan-12th-1978. It’ a perfect guitar, like new, with an incredible sound.Sunburst red and light tranparent yellow, hummingbird schract… fantastic.
          I brought it for 120.000 Italian Liras the equivalent for 60 euro. But in 1978 there was Lira as current value here in Italy and 120.000 Liras was the money for a mounth of work. Today it may be equipared at 1500 euro….

          1. Re: Kiso suzuki W-65HS 6 strings '70 guitar
            peppe pellegrino

            : I have a Kiso Suzuki W-65H serial number 61005.
            : I brought it Jan-12th-1978. It’s a perfect guitar, like new, with an incredible sound.Sunburst red and light tranparent yellow, hummingbird scracth… fantastic.
            : I brought it for 120.000 Italian Liras the equivalent for 60 euro and the seller was a famous musical house in Bari, south Italy.The name of seller was Bruno Giannini, located in the most famouse Bari stree named "Via Sparano". Mr.Giannini let me this guitar for a price a bite little of the fixed price; I was a boy… and I had only 120.000 It.Liras and he had fixed the selling pice at 150.000 It. Liras for this guitar. In 1978 there was Lira as current value here in Italy and 120.000 Liras was the money for a mounth of work. Today it may be equipared at 2500 euro if it is calculating for real value of money based on possible real capacity in buying…I like this guitar. It’s perfect like the first day I brought… and it’s the sound of all my life…

            1. Re: Kiso suzuki W-65HS 6 strings '70 guitar
              Peppe Pellegrino

              : : I have a Kiso Suzuki W-65H serial number 61005.
              : : I brought it Jan-12th-1977. It’s a perfect guitar, like new, with an incredible sound.Sunburst red and light tranparent yellow, hummingbird scracth… fantastic.
              : : I brought it for 120.000 Italian Liras (the equivalent, today, for 60 euro) and the seller was a famous musical house in Bari, south Italy, Puglia. The name of seller was Bruno Giannini, located in the most popular and famouse Bari’s street named "Via Sparano". Mr.Giannini let me this guitar for a price a bite little of the fixed price; I was a boy… and I had only 120.000 It.Liras and he had fixed the selling pice at 150.000 It. Liras for this guitar. In 1978 there was Lira as current value here in Italy and 120.000 Liras was the money for a mounth of work. Today it may be equipared at 2500 euro if it is calculating for real value of money based on possible real capacity in buying…I like this guitar. It’s perfect like the first day I brought… and it’s the sound of all my life…
              And this have no price at all…

      2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Ryan ...also!, what a trip
        Ryan ...also!, what a trip

        : i have a Kiso Suzuki with the model number W-65HS stamped inside, it is a steel string with a sunburst coloured body and 20 frets…if anyone knows much about his model can they please post a response or email me

        I have a kiso suzuki w65h , it is a steel string with red sunburst finish and a hummingbird scratchplate,
        It`s a fuckin awesome guitar that I will never part with!

    1. Re: suzuki model w30a
      Bob Reyes

      I bought mine in 1977. It’s mint and it is sweet. I have alot of guitar through the years and it’s the only one I kept. I understand that it is a copy of the Martin W30A. I hope you have enjoyed yours as much as I’ve enjoyed mine. Take Care

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

      I bought my guitar in 78 in monticello NY not far from bethel
      were woodstook took place I have been told its tone is better than
      a martin and it plays great what I would like is to know is what it is made of were laminates used and maybe an approximate value
      not that I would ever part with it

  7. new old up down
    aztock

    i have a suzuki acoustic guitar no 5 .. i picked it up at garage sale there were no boats there even though i was standing at a sail.can any one help me … i have eatin too much knowledge this mournlife. weetbix sticks to bits of frizz in unix/loophead/linguo at http://www.i-need-help-(skitty).org

    1. Re: Suzuki F-120
      Christophe

      : 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.

      1. Re: Suzuki F-120
        Christophe

        : : 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.

        1. Re: Suzuki F-120
          Ray

          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

        2. Re: Suzuki F-120
          Christophe

          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.

          1. Re: Suzuki F-120
            Rex Tangle

            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.

          2. Re: Suzuki F-120
            mamat_kl_sentul

            : 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.

    2. Re: Suzuki F-120
      Katherine

      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.

      1. Re: Suzuki F-120
        Dorien

        Hi,

        I too own an suzuki three’s f-120. It was bought around 1980 for about 150euros or so (in Belgium). The sound is amazing! It sounds like a high-end model. I am also very interested in acquiering other suzuki models. A antique-knower I know told me the suzuki babies where semi-hand made. And because nowbody wanted an jap instrument at the time, they were sold really cheap.

        Greetz,
        [email protected]

        : 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.

      2. F-90 acoustic guitar information
        gail

        : 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.

    3. Re: Suzuki F-120
      Brent Logan

      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.

      1. Re: Suzuki F-120
        Phil

        : 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

        1. Re: Suzuki F-120/ SD 335N
          Brendan McCarthy

          Glad to hear about kindred spirits out there. I have a Suzuki SD-335 that I absolutely love, despite also having an EN-10 and a real old D-20. I don’t think mine is worth all that much but the sound and playability is second to none. Love to know if there’s a site about Suzuki guitars.
          Cheers.
          Bren, Dublin, Ireland.
          : : 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

          1. Re: Suzuki F-120/ SD 335N
            isaac

            I have played many guitars, But for my 13th birthday my great uncle gave me a Suzuki F-200 and it is by far my favorite guitar. I have put brass "tone pegs" in it and it is great. by far my favorite guitar. if you have any information on these guitars please feel free to email me.
            [email protected]

          2. Re: Suzuki F-120/ SD 335N
            Scott Edwards

            I just acquired a suzuki sd335, and am searching for the info about this… its a litte beat, some scatches, lifting bridge, but other than that, well built… anywhere I can look up the serial number??? thanks!

            : Glad to hear about kindred spirits out there. I have a Suzuki SD-335 that I absolutely love, despite also having an EN-10 and a real old D-20. I don’t think mine is worth all that much but the sound and playability is second to none. Love to know if there’s a site about Suzuki guitars.
            : Cheers.
            : Bren, Dublin, Ireland.
            : : : 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

          3. Re: Suzuki F-120/ SD 335N
            Logan

            Awsome
            I have a susuki 3s F120 got it from my dad and since have bought that same seagull s6 for the sound quality.

            looking for some stuff on the interenet found a few things about them makeing gituars in the 60’s and 70’s but seem to have disapeared since maby the walmart version that never took off

            Love my susuki

            glad there are some with the same tastes

          4. Re: Suzuki F-120/ SD 335N
            jack

            I have found A suzuki F-120 double string guitar just laying on the ground so I took it home I dont know how it sounds cause I need new strings and I have no money left cause I just bought my new electric guitar but I am a 16 year old boy living in holland and Im obsest of guitars so I will treat every guitar nice if I have new money I will buy new strings and play nice songs on it

            my question is what is the guitar worth?

          5. Re: Suzuki F-250 - 12 string
            Jeff Sund

            I have a Suzuki F-250 12 string that has been "on loan" to me a nearly a year. I love the way it sounds and plays. does anyone know how much they are worth – so I can give the owner a reasonable offer to buy it from him – I do not want to part with it. There is something about..

          6. Re: Nagoya Suzuki SD380
            rob taylor

            Hello anyone and everyone. I have just purchased a mint Nagoya Suzuki SD380 with factory fitted ARTEC HT-MC Piezo+ Microphone Blender EQ. It will be of interest and support some of the comments if I tell you I traded in a Taylor 310, 2002 model, fitted 6months ago with a Fishman Matrix for a couple of guitars. This Suzuki and a Simon and Patrick S&P Parlor. In my opinion the Suzuki could pass for a high-end Martin in appearance, and sounds like a cross between a Martin D and a Gibson (Kalamazoo)D45. Lots of ring and a woody quality that you would associate with 50’s American guitars. I reckon some Japanese technicians have really measured every detail in this Guitar to produce such a remarkable instrument. I would not swap this guitar for any Taylor I’ve heard or played. The Korean and Chinese guitars look nice… this Japanese guitar looks superb but more importantly, plays to a professional audience grabbing standard.

            PS Yes, I know my name’s Robert Taylor and, I hasten to add Taylor guitars are excellent but, I’m not he, I’m ME! Spangler Arlington Brough (aka Robert Taylor – Film star) ensured a lot of "Baby Taylors" made in the 50’s were called Robert!

          7. Re: Nagoya Suzuki SD380
            rob taylor

            Hello anyone and everyone. I have just purchased a mint Nagoya Suzuki SD380 with factory fitted ARTEC HT-MC Piezo+ Microphone Blender EQ. It will be of interest and support some of the comments if I tell you I traded in a Taylor 310, 2002 model, fitted 6months ago with a Fishman Matrix for a couple of guitars. This Suzuki and a Simon and Patrick S&P Parlor. In my opinion the Suzuki could pass for a high-end Martin in appearance, and sounds like a cross between a Martin D and a Gibson (Kalamazoo)D45. Lots of ring and a woody quality that you would associate with 50’s American guitars. I reckon some Japanese technicians have really measured every detail in this Guitar to produce such a remarkable instrument. I would not swap this guitar for any Taylor I’ve heard or played. The Korean and Chinese guitars look nice… this Japanese guitar looks superb but more importantly, plays to a professional audience grabbing standard.

          8. Re: Suzuki F-120/ SD 335N
            Andrea

            : Glad to hear about kindred spirits out there. I have a Suzuki SD-335 that I absolutely love, despite also having an EN-10 and a real old D-20. I don’t think mine is worth all that much but the sound and playability is second to none. Love to know if there’s a site about Suzuki guitars.
            : Cheers.
            : Bren, Dublin, Ireland.
            : : : 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

            Hi, just wondering if anyone knows the worth of a mint condition suzuki F120 guitar? I can’t seem to find out anything specific about them, or when it was made, the story behind them, etc. I have one and would like any info, especially value, possible history. Thanks

          9. Re: Suzuki F-120/ SD 335N
            rick jones

            Hi fellow-Suzukes! Just found an F200 in great shape in Berkelely CA. Looks like a fancy D28 and sounds like HEAVEN. What luck. There’s a couple of scratches on the top, (solid spruce), but they don’t bother me when I play it. Balanced, beautifully intonated, and warm. I had a D28 made in ’63, but it didn’t sound this good. : Glad to hear about kindred spirits out there. I have a Suzuki SD-335 that I absolutely love, despite also having an EN-10 and a real old D-20. I don’t think mine is worth all that much but the sound and playability is second to none. Love to know if there’s a site about Suzuki guitars.
            : Cheers.
            : Bren, Dublin, Ireland.
            : : : 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

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

      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.

      1. Suzuki F-200 beauty
        Anonymous

        I have just come across a Suzuki F-200 that is like new condition. It was purchased as a gift for a family member who didnt play guitar,… and never learned so the guitar sat TOTALLY unused. There is not evev one pic mark on the guard. No scratches anywhere and original foam wrap that the guitar was wrapped in froim the factory.
        It sounds amazing and looks even better. My friend has an ovation, a Martin, and several yamahas. He thinks the guitar is 40+years old.
        Also he would testify that this suzuki plays, sounds, and has an action that is beyond compare. He tries to buy it off me everytine we get together and jam. I have not used the guitar other than to test it and put on new strings. I have seen this model sell for upwards of $400-$500 us dollars in mediocre to beat up condition.
        I was wondering if anyone can tell me what it is worth, age, and materials used in construction.
        Not that I am selling this beauty… just curious.
        Thanks
        Wade

      2. Suzuki threes F120 from 1970es information and value...
        Anonymous

        History facts…
        The Suzuki Violin factory began with guitar making with great success in period after the WWII
        The US forces were in that period in control of whole Japan
        The Martin factory from the US made contacts and began producing guitars in many instrument making companies in whole Japan, most of those companies were with cheap labour, but as the whole world knows japanese people are fanatics, they began making instruments better then the Martin itself, some of the best japan guitar makers, true masters in the guitar making were sent to Martin factories in America to improve sound of guitars there as well, then in late 60′ US was almost completely out from Japan, what left was factories making amazing guitars with cheaper prices…Realizing this fact American brands Martin and Gibson, as many began with Lawsuit those companies, this was never proved but the truth is that this was happening in 12 year period up to early 80′(1970′- 1982′)
        For guitar collectors this is known fact, and some of the brands like Terada, Suzuki, Aspen, Yamaha, Takamine, Greco, and many other brands from Japan Law suit era have now great value…
        This guitar Suzuki threes F120 in good condition from the period until 1982. has value from 300-500 US $
        Some of them have great sound, even better then the original Martin D-28 from that period, but you can not will not, have the same value as Martin in money, not now not ever, because this is only a copy, and not the original…
        the truth is that basic difference is in quality guarantee, If you buy a guitar from Martin you get what you pay, great guitar with quality guarantee, and copy can be great but it can be a peace of wood, you never know, that is why big brands have bigger value, but in Law suit Era this was not the case, most of guitars had great quality so that is why those guitars from Japan are hard to get and with good value now days…

      3. Suzuki F 120
        Frank

        Just got one to repair, and body fair shape but neck fretboard came off 85% of neck, any suggestions on repair, I am interested to see how it compares in sound with other guitars I own Guild and Gibson JG-O, as I never owned a Martin but love the recorded sounds of Martins.

      4. suzuki guitar tuning pegs
        Sabino

        Hello, I found this web site and well this is great, I own a suzuki sd312 – 12 string guitar and I hoping that someone will be able to help me. I’m looking for a tuning peg (machine head) one broke and would like to keep the guitar original.
        These are closed back type, if you know were or someone that might have them, I would be grateful.
        Thank You All,
        Sabino

      5. 3s F-120
        MartinNOR

        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.

  8. Suzuki Acoustic (WR-150)
    Rich Palodichuk

    This is was I e-mailed to the 1st site I saw on Suzuki Acoustics.> I just happened to be checking for sites on Suzuki’s & yours was the 1st I pulled up. I have a Suzuki acoustic WR-150 which I purchased in 1978 for $145.00 reduced from $175.00, when I was 18. I believe it is a 1976 according to the salesman at the time. The Serial# is 71017. They were no longer producing them and this was the last one at his shop.
    The only info I have on it is the tag inside the sound hole which reads:Kiso Suzuki Violin Co Model#WR-150 and looks like it is hand signed by Suzuki but not for sure, could be just part of the printing process. This is said to be the same company that made the violins for the "Suzuki way of Music" for teaching young children music.
    I was offered $1200.00 by a 56 yr old guitarist from So St Paul, MN USA who has had blues bands ever since jr high school. He said that the Japanesse in the 70’s turned out some great guitars trying to get into the american and euro markets and confirmed the high quality.
    Today at Mars Music I played a $1000. Martin that I wouldn’t trade my Suzuki for.
    I really started to play for the last 5 yrs and everyone who has played it from pro’s to novice really likes it and always comments on the great tone. I will continue searching and if I find another info, I will try to get it to you.
    http://hometown.aol.com/rpalodi/myhomepage/business.html

    Rich Palodichuk,

    1. Re: Suzuki Acoustic (WR-150)
      jeff miller

      Hi I have a Kiso-suzuki wr-150 serial(71024) I am wondering what it is worth to you? Thanks for your time.
      Jeff Miller

      : This is was I e-mailed to the 1st site I saw on Suzuki Acoustics.> I just happened to be checking for sites on Suzuki’s & yours was the 1st I pulled up. I have a Suzuki acoustic WR-150 which I purchased in 1978 for $145.00 reduced from $175.00, when I was 18. I believe it is a 1976 according to the salesman at the time. The Serial# is 71017. They were no longer producing them and this was the last one at his shop.
      : The only info I have on it is the tag inside the sound hole which reads:Kiso Suzuki Violin Co Model#WR-150 and looks like it is hand signed by Suzuki but not for sure, could be just part of the printing process. This is said to be the same company that made the violins for the "Suzuki way of Music" for teaching young children music.
      : I was offered $1200.00 by a 56 yr old guitarist from So St Paul, MN USA who has had blues bands ever since jr high school. He said that the Japanesse in the 70’s turned out some great guitars trying to get into the american and euro markets and confirmed the high quality.
      : Today at Mars Music I played a $1000. Martin that I wouldn’t trade my Suzuki for.
      : I really started to play for the last 5 yrs and everyone who has played it from pro’s to novice really likes it and always comments on the great tone. I will continue searching and if I find another info, I will try to get it to you.
      : http://hometown.aol.com/rpalodi/myhomepage/business.html

      : Rich Palodichuk,
      :

      1. Re: Suzuki Acoustic (WR-150)
        Doug White

        : Hi I have a Kiso-suzuki wr-150 serial(71024) I am wondering what it is worth to you? Thanks for your time.
        : Jeff Miller

        :
        : : This is was I e-mailed to the 1st site I saw on Suzuki Acoustics.> I just happened to be checking for sites on Suzuki’s & yours was the 1st I pulled up. I have a Suzuki acoustic WR-150 which I purchased in 1978 for $145.00 reduced from $175.00, when I was 18. I believe it is a 1976 according to the salesman at the time. The Serial# is 71017. They were no longer producing them and this was the last one at his shop.
        : : The only info I have on it is the tag inside the sound hole which reads:Kiso Suzuki Violin Co Model#WR-150 and looks like it is hand signed by Suzuki but not for sure, could be just part of the printing process. This is said to be the same company that made the violins for the "Suzuki way of Music" for teaching young children music.
        : : I was offered $1200.00 by a 56 yr old guitarist from So St Paul, MN USA who has had blues bands ever since jr high school. He said that the Japanesse in the 70’s turned out some great guitars trying to get into the american and euro markets and confirmed the high quality.
        : : Today at Mars Music I played a $1000. Martin that I wouldn’t trade my Suzuki for.
        : : I really started to play for the last 5 yrs and everyone who has played it from pro’s to novice really likes it and always comments on the great tone. I will continue searching and if I find another info, I will try to get it to you.
        : : http://hometown.aol.com/rpalodi/myhomepage/business.html

        : : Rich Palodichuk,
        : :

        I have a Kiso Suzuki WR 150 The Serial# 000843
        wonder what its worth
        Doug White

        [email protected]

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

            : : Hi I have a Kiso-suzuki wr-150 serial(71024) I am wondering what it is worth to you? Thanks for your time.
            : : Jeff Miller

            : :
            : : : This is was I e-mailed to the 1st site I saw on Suzuki Acoustics.> I just happened to be checking for sites on Suzuki’s & yours was the 1st I pulled up. I have a Suzuki acoustic WR-150 which I purchased in 1978 for $145.00 reduced from $175.00, when I was 18. I believe it is a 1976 according to the salesman at the time. The Serial# is 71017. They were no longer producing them and this was the last one at his shop.
            : : : The only info I have on it is the tag inside the sound hole which reads:Kiso Suzuki Violin Co Model#WR-150 and looks like it is hand signed by Suzuki but not for sure, could be just part of the printing process. This is said to be the same company that made the violins for the "Suzuki way of Music" for teaching young children music.
            : : : I was offered $1200.00 by a 56 yr old guitarist from So St Paul, MN USA who has had blues bands ever since jr high school. He said that the Japanesse in the 70’s turned out some great guitars trying to get into the american and euro markets and confirmed the high quality.
            : : : Today at Mars Music I played a $1000. Martin that I wouldn’t trade my Suzuki for.
            : : : I really started to play for the last 5 yrs and everyone who has played it from pro’s to novice really likes it and always comments on the great tone. I will continue searching and if I find another info, I will try to get it to you.
            : : : http://hometown.aol.com/rpalodi/myhomepage/business.html

            : : : Rich Palodichuk,
            : : :

            : I have a Kiso Suzuki WR 150 The Serial# 000843
            : wonder what its worth
            : Doug White

            : [email protected]

            I also have a Kiso Suzuki WR 150 serial nº 60625 that i purchased in North Spain ( Vigo), in October, 1976. I paid 3 500 pesetas in that time. ( Since i´m portuguese, that represents about 1 750$00 in that time. By now, in terms of euros, it would be about € 10,00 or 8 dollars. Given tha gap of time, if today that would amount to about $ 150,00.

            But, i think the sound of that particular japanese guitar, is well worth the sound os Martins costing ten times more…

            1. suzuki WR150N sn 095134
              Anonymous

              jUST BOUGHT it last week. Looks great, put elixir nanoweb strings on it . It sounds dead. It was bought and then left in a closet judging by no wear on it. Will an instrument come back to life if exposed to noise? Anyone have any ideas on the noise factor and reviving resonance?

            2. model 150 guitar
              Anonymous

              Ive got a Kiso Suzuki model 150 messd up my e mail yesterday sorry serial#00905 not 945. how old is it? I don’t get the formula to find out the age. thanks

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

          : Hi I have a Kiso-suzuki wr-150 serial(71024) I am wondering what it is worth to you? Thanks for your time.
          : Jeff Miller

          :
          : : This is was I e-mailed to the 1st site I saw on Suzuki Acoustics.> I just happened to be checking for sites on Suzuki’s & yours was the 1st I pulled up. I have a Suzuki acoustic WR-150 which I purchased in 1978 for $145.00 reduced from $175.00, when I was 18. I believe it is a 1976 according to the salesman at the time. The Serial# is 71017. They were no longer producing them and this was the last one at his shop.
          : : The only info I have on it is the tag inside the sound hole which reads:Kiso Suzuki Violin Co Model#WR-150 and looks like it is hand signed by Suzuki but not for sure, could be just part of the printing process. This is said to be the same company that made the violins for the "Suzuki way of Music" for teaching young children music.
          : : I was offered $1200.00 by a 56 yr old guitarist from So St Paul, MN USA who has had blues bands ever since jr high school. He said that the Japanesse in the 70’s turned out some great guitars trying to get into the american and euro markets and confirmed the high quality.
          : : Today at Mars Music I played a $1000. Martin that I wouldn’t trade my Suzuki for.
          : : I really started to play for the last 5 yrs and everyone who has played it from pro’s to novice really likes it and always comments on the great tone. I will continue searching and if I find another info, I will try to get it to you.
          : : http://hometown.aol.com/rpalodi/myhomepage/business.html

          : : Rich Palodichuk,
          : :

          I have a Kiso Suzuki WR 150 The Serial# 000843
          wonder what its worth
          Doug White

  9. takeharu special
    jose gpe. del villar

    tengo una takeharu special 1977 clasica,buenas condicionas,sonido hermoso y fuerte,quiero saber,sus datos de fabricacion etc.ahh y tambien quiero saber de quienes son las firmas que tiene,gracias.

  10. Suzuki guitar
    Chris Coulis

    I’m writing because of a comment posted on this page. I believe I too have a Suzuki ‘Folk Guitar’, this one labelled Number 9. I am curious to know how old it may be, and if it has any value. It requires some small repairs, and was wondering if it would be worth fixing? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    1. Re: Suzuki guitar
      Paul Shea

      Hey Chris, im in the same boat as you. I have a Suzuki classical style guitar and mine is also numbered. (No. 9)
      It was made in Nagoya, Japan. If you find any information about our guitars please contact me and tell me what you’ve discovered.

      1. Re: Suzuki guitar
        troy

        Hi there— i 2 have one that was givin to me it has a number 7 in it. If you find any info. please pass it on and I will do the same
        thanx

        1. Re: Suzuki guitar
          ray nelson

          : Hi there— i 2 have one that was givin to me it has a number 7 in it. If you find any info. please pass it on and I will do the same
          : thanx Hi, I too, have a #7 & am trying to get info. Mine is strung with classical strings but, I just found out,as I suspected,that it is a folk guitar,so I am going to put steel strings on it. Thanks. Ray

  11. Suzuki SF180
    Don Berry

    I have a Suzuki guitar that has a label on the inside with the number
    SF 180 Can anyone tell me something concerning this guitar?

    Don

    1. Re: Suzuki SF180
      Helen

      Hi, I have one too. I bought it about 20 yrs ago. I bought it to learn guitar, but never really did. The sound is wonderful for a low priced, but quality made guitar.

    2. Re: Suzuki SF180
      Helen

      Hi, I have one too. I bought it about 20 yrs ago. I bought it to learn guitar, but never really did. The sound is wonderful for a low priced, but quality made guitar.

    1. Re: takeharu guitar
      robert

      : i’m trying to find out how much this guitar is worth………can anyone help?????

      i bought one the other day for $100.00 Australian.
      the craftmanship seems to be quite good, and the materials used t omake it seems of good, solid quality.
      mine has "1976" stampped inside with a serial #.
      the sound is quite nice…..
      hjave you tried "suzukimusic.com" ? cos’ they’re the ones who made them. : )
      cheers

    2. Re: takeharu guitar
      John

      : i’m trying to find out how much this guitar is worth………can anyone help?????

      Hello – I also have a mint condition 12 string Takeharu guitar – which I shall never use !
      So I`m looking to find a worthy exponent who will enjoy owning this lovely instrument.
      John

    3. Re: takeharu guitar
      John

      : i’m trying to find out how much this guitar is worth………can anyone help?????

      Hello – I also have a mint condition 12 string Takeharu guitar – which I shall never use !
      So I`m looking to find a worthy exponent who will enjoy owning this lovely instrument.
      John

    4. Re: takeharu guitar
      John

      : i’m trying to find out how much this guitar is worth………can anyone help?????

      Hello – I also have a mint condition 12 string Takeharu guitar – which I shall never use !
      So I`m looking to find a worthy exponent who will enjoy owning this lovely instrument.
      John

  12. Suzuki guitar
    Sven Wild

    Hello,
    I have a SMI Suzuki 12-string guitar, the stamp on the label says:
    FW 93-12. Can you please tell me the approximate worth?

    1. Suzuki Guitar model # 700
      John Zaleski

      I have a suzuki guitar model number 700 on the inside label and have no idea what this guitar is worth, it’s in good shape other that a few scratches would you be able to help me out.

    2. Re: suzuki folk guitar no36
      Megan Halpern

      i have the same guiatr — suzuki no. 36 — and its got no other label on it. I’ve checked the guitar throughout. if you find anything, email me! I picked mine up at a garage sale, so I cant even ask anyone about it and my teacher doesn’t know either.

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

      Hi, I’ve read all your inquiries regarding these guitars but I myself don’t see a serial number on mine or date of manufacture. it just has a label that says Suzuki Guitar No. 36. It’s at least 25 years old – passed down from my dad. no idea what woods it’s made of but it has an amber top and a dark dark back and sides. Anyone have any idea where to find out more about suzuki guitars?

  13. kiso suzuki acoustic guitars
    dave warner

    I HAVE OWNED A KISO SUZUKI FOLK GUITAR FOR SOME 43 YEARS.IT HAS A MAPLE BACK,STEEL STRUNG,I DO NOT KNOW WHAT MODEL IT IS-IT WAS IMPORTED FROM JAPAN IN THE MID 1950’S AND IS PART OF A COLLECTION.WHEN PEOPLE HEAR IT THEY ARE AMAZED BY THE SOUND QUALITY AND SUSAIN EVEN THOUGHT IT IS CRACKED AND WORN.DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY CLUES AS TO THESE FOLK SIZE GUITARS OR THIER VALUE ?.

    1. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
      m melanson

      : I have a violin that is a copy of a 1720 Antonius Stradivarus
      : anno1973 no.7 3/4 size It is in good condition and I am wondering
      : what it is worth? Kiso Suzuki-Violin Co Ltd
      : Copy of Antonius Stradivarus
      : Anno 1973 NO7 3/4 Japan Trademark S

      : This is posted inside of the violin. Thanks for any help with this question.

      1. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
        RHADA

        I HAVE ONE TOO….

        DID YOU EVER GET INFORMATION ON THE VIOLIN? IF SO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU FOUND OUT CUZ I AM VERY INTERESTED IN KNOWING ITS HISTORY AND VALUE???

        THANKS,
        RHADA

        : : I have a violin that is a copy of a 1720 Antonius Stradivarus
        : : anno1973 no.7 3/4 size It is in good condition and I am wondering
        : : what it is worth? Kiso Suzuki-Violin Co Ltd
        : : Copy of Antonius Stradivarus
        : : Anno 1973 NO7 3/4 Japan Trademark S

        : : This is posted inside of the violin. Thanks for any help with this question.

      2. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
        matthew

        i have a kiso suzuki violin model no H150. its in mint condition could you tell me what it would be worth thank you matthew.

    2. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
      jody savage

      I have an accoustic guitar made at the kiso suzuki violin company i just wondered how many were made at the time and approximately how much the guitar would be worth now
      Jody Savage
      [email protected]
      Looking forward to a reply

      1. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
        Jody Savage

        Hi Silly me didnt say what model it was it is a W250 and has K SUZUKI CO in gold on neck or end of guitar … so can you help me as to how many were made and what the value of the guitar is
        Jody
        : Looking forward to a reply

      2. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
        Jody savage

        : I have an accoustic guitar made at the kiso suzuki violin company i just wondered how many were made at the time and approximately how much the guitar would be worth now
        Oh i forgot to mention which one…silly me …as clear as i can see it says Model W 250 and on the end of the guitar it has a gold stamped K SUZUKI CO. written on it and inside guitar there is a certificate verifying model and company..
        : Jody Savage
        : [email protected]
        : Looking forward to a reply

        1. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
          Jody

          : : I have an accoustic guitar made at the kiso suzuki violin company i just wondered how many were made at the time and approximately how much the guitar would be worth now
          : Oh i forgot to mention which one…silly me …as clear as i can see it says Model W 250 and on the end of the guitar it has a gold stamped K SUZUKI CO. written on it and inside guitar there is a certificate verifying model and company..havent heard if you know how much this guitar is worth this is updated from last one the date is now oct 2009 any replies welcome
          : : Jody Savage
          : : [email protected]
          : : Looking forward to a reply

          1. Kiso Susuki
            mikey griffin

            Hey there I have a Kiso Suzuki J-200 BB model that my Mom got when she was like 20 so its roughly 1970’s-1980’s old. Starting to think it might be reasonablr valuable considering I hated it as it was the worst guitar to start on as the action was crazy and the jumbo as was annoying so i moved onto factory made ttanglewood. Would sell if someone wants it as they may appreciate it more than me!

        2. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
          Luis Gomez

          Tengo un violin KISOSUZUKI CO. 4/4 Copia de Antonius Stradivarus 1720. año de fabricacion: 1971 Japon No.7.
          me gustaria saber como fue fabricado, de que tipo de madera esta hecho y en cuanto esta valorado. amo mucho este violin y me gustaria que por favor respondieran a mis dudas. muchas gracias!!!

        3. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
          Dave Desley

          I too have an accoustic guitar made at the kiso suzuki violin company. I bought mine in 1973 and paid about $350 as best I can recall. Mine has a pickup in the sound hole from the manufacturer. I have a matching 12 string but it is not electric. Both have aged to have a great sound but I too do not know what the current value is. If anyone knows if the company is still in business, I’d like to know so I might be able to do some research. Thanks, Dave.

          1. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
            Marla Mickelson

            So, here’s what I know. I received my Kiso Suzuki J-200 (very similar to Gibson’s version only WAY cheaper) for my high school graduation in 1981 brand new. I too have been trying to find info on my best friend. I did read somewhere that the KSVC went out of business around that same time, so my guess is that my guitar was one of the last ones made before they went out of business. I have never seen another Suzuki guitar, haven’t seen them on ebay, craig’s list, nothing. My mom said she bought it from a local music store in Yuba City, CA where we lived for $200.00 out the door and that included a hard case. As I mentioned, it looks very much like the Gibson model J(for jumbo)-200 (Elvis played that one). It has blonde wood guessing maple all around, inlay stripe down the back, crown shaped fret inlay mother of pearl, the pick plate is almost identical to Gibson’s (dandelion flowers), chrome machine heads, and ivory edging. I wouldn’t trade this guitar for ANYTHING. It’s not only gorgeous after all these years, it still sounds and plays as good as the Gibson counterpart, which today lists for over $5k. In fact, I just spent a couple hundred putting a L.R. Baggs M1 pickup in it. I’ve looked at others and played many–nothing could replace this guitar.

            1. J-200
              Paul Buckby

              Hi Maria,

              Thanks for your post.
              Its good to seeing some discussion on this marvellous guitar.
              I have had mine since late 70’s and I too would not trade it for anything.
              I recently played it live and someone came to me afterwards and said they couldn’t see me playing, but thought it was a Marshall guitar.

              Guitars have come and gone, but this one will stay. 🙂
              The action is easy andthe sheer presence of its sound is awesome. Its not called a Jumbo for nothing.
              Its great acoustically and as an acoustic-electric. I chose not to cut a hole to install a pup, but installed a Takimine Triax Sound hole magnetic pup instead….
              It runs on a 3v battery and lasts forever. It has 3 coils which go deep into the hole so it doesn’t miss a thing.

              I recently bought the Steve Vai Ibanez Ep9 Euphoria, which is beautiful to play, but the truth is I am more confident with the J200.

              What a guitar!
              Thanks again
              Paul

          2. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
            Billy Beattie

            i have model wos 260, a good size acoustic with mother of pearl inlay in frets in shape of crawling ivy. My grandfather tells me he aquired it second hand in 1970s. Before i got this guitar in 1995, i played a martin, but ever since this guitar came into my possesion i sold the martin and play this, the action is great and it sounds divine honestly its that good, never before or since have i played or heard a guitar that sounds as good as my K Suzuki.

            1. Kiso Suzuki model no WOS 260/BB 90813
              Brian Williams

              I have this beautifull guitar since mid 70s i am just trying to find its value with no luck so far can anybody help please

            2. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
              Robert

              i have a kiso suzuki violin co. (est 1951) model, wos-260br, a good size acoustic with mother of pearl inlay in frets in shape of crawling ivy. i would like to know more about this guitar if any one knows

              1. wos 260 guitar
                ojarrod amohau

                hi Robert I also own one of these rare Japanese wos260’s could you send me a couple of pics of your guitar , I have the only 12 string version that can be found , but I have never heard or seen a wos ( Western ,Ovangkol back and sides and ,Spruce top ) BR so would love to see it , thanks jarrod

              2. Model WOS 260 BB
                Anonymous

                We have one also. Its a great sounding guitar. They came out in the early 80’s. It is called “The Tree of Life “. Cost around 300 US then. Still looking for the value now .

            3. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
              Jackie Yuan

              : i have model wos 260, a good size acoustic with mother of pearl inlay in frets in shape of crawling ivy. My grandfather tells me he aquired it second hand in 1970s. Before i got this guitar in 1995, i played a martin, but ever since this guitar came into my possesion i sold the martin and play this, the action is great and it sounds divine honestly its that good, never before or since have i played or heard a guitar that sounds as good as my K Suzuki.

              I’m in China.So lucky that I have a chance to buy one from my teacher.WOS260 is so rare in China and it sounds so nice.It’s so fantastic that like you all said.It cost 1200.00 CNY.It’s aboat 300.00 US$.And it’s nice to meet you who have this model.

            4. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
              jane

              : i have model wos 260, a good size acoustic with mother of pearl inlay in frets in shape of crawling ivy. My grandfather tells me he aquired it second hand in 1970s. Before i got this guitar in 1995, i played a martin, but ever since this guitar came into my possesion i sold the martin and play this, the action is great and it sounds divine honestly its that good, never before or since have i played or heard a guitar that sounds as good as my K Suzuki.

              1. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
                jane

                : : i have model wos 260, a good size acoustic with mother of pearl inlay in frets in shape of crawling ivy. My grandfather tells me he aquired it second hand in 1970s. Before i got this guitar in 1995, i played a martin, but ever since this guitar came into my possesion i sold the martin and play this, the action is great and it sounds divine honestly its that good, never before or since have i played or heard a guitar that sounds as good as my K Suzuki.

                I too have a suzuki 260 with mother of pearl leafy type design going up the fretboard. I got it second hand in the early 80’s. I was wondering if anyone knew how much it was worth – only out of curiosity – I don’t want to sell it.

            5. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
              Alison

              My acoustic sounds almost identical to the one described here, but I can find little info on it on the net, which I find odd. Mine is a Kiso Suzuki violin company LTD guitar (hard to read model number)It has a dark brown back and sides and a light ‘golden’ top with a mother of pearl vine inlay in the neck in the shape of ivy, it has a ‘mustache’ shaped peg board with white pegs and an inset on each side and an unusually shaped ‘tortoise shell pick guard. Around the sound hole is a thick black line bordered on each side by with a ‘candy stripe’ sort of pattern. The thick black line is inset with mother of pearl decoration (dot then ornate diamond) On the the back it has one central vertical inset stripe (ornate)on the head it has ‘CT? (hard to read ornate writing) Suzuki & co est 1951’. It is a beautiful guitar I have owned for the last 11 years but sadly know little about, I’ve not seen another like it at all:( It has a lovely sound and a really low action without any buzz, and is just so nice to play. I would love to know more about it, If anyone knows anything, I’d love to know how old it is
              ~Alison

              1. Re: Suzuki - Violin Company Guitar #9 Serial #060411
                Larry Perks

                : I recently bought this at an estate auction. I was told it was early 1950’s but more than that I don’t know. It’s pretty beat up and I’m having trouble finding out much about it. Can you help me with the age and any other pertinent info you think woould be of interest.
                Thanks,
                Larry

            6. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
              fyona

              Hi, I too have a kiso suzuki wos 260 identical it seems to the one you have…I have had mine for 25 years, it’s the most beautiful guitar and many people who have played it, agree the sound is amazing..my dad bought it for me and I would love any information on this particular guitar, if you know anything at all, would love to hear from you…

              1. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
                sid tan

                few days ago i pick up my suzuki guitar from a op shop.so lucky that there was 2 of them but i pick mine which is a better condition.so on my guitar it has a label of steel reinforced neck .mother of pearl on the frets,its a small traveller type or you can say its like a baby martin size.the inner label its got established 1887, model no 6,suzuki voilin co.ltd. made in nagoya japan.the sound of it is great after i change a set of exp strings the on it.the action is low without any buzz.

          3. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
            lei ann

            The KISO SUZUKI is not in business any longer, and it is hard to assess a value on their tems…I have a violin and the most I’ve been offered is $10.00 ;-(

          4. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
            Paulo

            Ive got a KISO SUZUKI copy of Antonio Stradivarius classical guitar non sloid top. Its reads "anno 1967 50 (or 5U)" . Anyone with an information on the guitar, manufacturer or price would be helpful.

            1. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
              yvonne

              : Ive got a KISO SUZUKI copy of Antonio Stradivarius 1720 Violin Anno 1972 1/2 No. 7 Japan. Can any one tell me what it may be worth or any other info. Thanks

            2. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
              Mike

              I’m in the Army Band station in Japan and I found the same type of guitar made in 1966 with I believe is the serial number 60. I was lucky enough to pick it up at a recycle shop for only 500YEN which was around 4.5 USD. It sounds and plays wonderful.
              : Ive got a KISO SUZUKI copy of Antonio Stradivarius classical guitar non sloid top. Its reads "anno 1967 50 (or 5U)" . Anyone with an information on the guitar, manufacturer or price would be helpful.

            3. appraisal
              victor

              : Ihave a kiso suzuki anno 1975 1/2, no. 7, violin, japan .Stradivarius copy. I want to know more less the price because I want to sell it. I will appreciate the help. thank you

    3. Respons suzuki stradcopy 1720
      Anders

      Hi ! I have the same strad year 1720-model 4/4 but anno/from 1981. I am also interested what it is worth since I wan´t to sell quite soon. I bougth it as a kid and have almost not used it all. It´s brand news as a matter of fact. Please mail me if You got som info about the value. I can mail You as well, but I rather do it through the ordenary e-mail. Cincerely; Anders (from Sweden)

    4. Violino Stradivarus
      Luciano de Castro

      Bom Dia!!!
      Meu nome é Luciano de Castro, moro no Brasil e tenho em mãos um violino autêntico Stadivarus. Gostaria de saber qual é a importância deste violino, o valor real do mesmo.
      Gostaria da sua ajuda para melhores informações…
      Infelizmente eu não sei outro idioma, apeans o português brasileiro, espero que vc compreenda a minha situação, já que o meu pai faleceu e o violino nõa está nos dando nenhuma utilidade.
      Sei que ele é caro, pois uma vez no jornal, foi anunciado uma venda acima de 1.000.000,00 (um milhão de reais), espero que vc possa detalhar para mim a situação e a preciosidade que possuo.

      Certo da sua atenção, agradeço-lhe antecipadamente

      Atenciosamente

      Luciano de Castro
      BRASIL

      1. violino
        Anderson dos Santos

        : Bom Dia!!!
        : Meu nome é Anderson dos Santos,ao ler sua declaração me interecei,por que tenho um violino antigo e tenho duvidas se é stradivarus ou não!Teria jeito de você me mandar algumas fotos de se violino?aguardo resposta.
        O violino Stradivarus é um ótimo violino,se realmente é um stradivarus você é uma pessoa sortuda,por que ele é ótimo de som e não cai o som altocar na 1,2,3..7 posição.
        Eu toco violino deste os 7 nos de idade,hoje tenho 15 anos e aninda tenho bastante que aprender,sou brasileiro moro no interior de São Paulo,espero que você me responda,obrigada.

        1. Re: violino
          alex alexandre dos santos mayer

          tenho um violino stradivarus de 1701 gostaria de vender
          vc sabe como posso fazer ? sei que foi vendido um violino
          stradivarus de 1707 por 3,5 milhoes de dolares espero sua resposta

      2. Re: Violino Stradivarus
        rafaela

        olha..o stradivarius se define como o melhor violino por ser muito antigo…feito com o verniz classico…e todas as suas pessas foram precisamente detalhadas a mao… seu som é muito bom… e eu estou precisando de um violino inteiro…caso vc esteja entreressado em negocia-lo responda o e-mail… porfavor…

    5. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
      rclobo productions

      : I have a violin that is a copy of a 1720 Antonius Stradivarus that was
      : reissued in 1977. It is in good condition and I am wondering
      : what it is worth? Kiso Suzuki-Viol m Co
      : Copy of Antonius Stradivarus
      : Anno 1977 NOR Japan Trademark S

      : This is posted inside of the violin. Thanks for any help with this question.

      1. Re: Kiso Suzuki - Violin Company
        tetsade

        : : I have a violin that is a copy of a 1720 Antonius Stradivarus that was
        : : reissued in 1977. It is in good condition and I am wondering
        : : what it is worth? It´s copy, may be, yo can buy for $500,00, I am interessed — brazil

    6. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... vivian Melvin
      vivian Melvin

      I have a violin that is a copy of a 1720 Antonius Stradivarus that was
      reissued in 1977. It is in good condition and I am wondering
      what it is worth? Kiso Suzuki-Viol m Co
      Copy of Antonius Stradivarus
      Anno 1977 NOR Japan Trademark S

      This is posted inside of the violin. Thanks for any help with this question.

      1. Antonius stradivarus 1720 classical guitar 1967
        Anonymous

        I want to know the current market value of this model.

        Kiso suzuki violin Co.ltd. , Antonius Stradivarus 1720
        , anno 1967. Japan.

      2. Guitar
        Mike Thomas

        Hi I have an Accoustic Guitar made by K. Suzuki model no 9507 bought in 1975 cost £56.00, here we are forty years later and it still sounds as good as it did when it was new, What a lovely instrument. Mike

      3. kiso suzuki wos 260bb
        Allan

        I also have this guitar. It’s amazing and very sentimental.I bought it in a keyboard store maybe around 1981. I always called the inlay, jack and the beanstalk.This guitar sounds amazing and plays amazing.It cost around 300.00 with a case from what I remember.

      4. kiso suzuki wos 260
        Jarrod A

        hi guys I also have a wos260/12 string in amazing condition with the tree of life inlay , adjustable bridge etc would love to see pictures of other owners wos260’s and hear your story’s of how you acquired your super rare vintage Suzuki guitar please join our quest to link All vintage kiso Suzuki guitar owners in one place …facebook ( I know but pretty much everyone’s on it !)
        https://www.facebook.com/pages/Suzuki-Guitars/189707151062854

        1. wos-260**
          revthom

          I looked for ya on FB but truth be known i am a dinosaur, i do have a (cf suzuki & Co. ) guitar. it is truly a beautiful and best made guitar around. i bought it when i was 21 years old that would be 34 years ago. the shop i bought it at told me he special ordered it new for a man and when it came in the man did not like it well enough to buy it so i have always thought i bought it new. i took it to a guitar shop a few years ago in oak ridge Tn. and the man looked at it a few min’s and said “what suzuki had done was take the best of the best being a gibson & a martin to make one great guitar. it has the heel of a gibson (heel being the back part of the neck where the neck is supported on the side of the guitar) and he went on to tell me all about how well made the guitar is made and what on it is a cf martin and what is a gibson fashion. it is truly odd how suzuki on the top of the head of the guitar put ” CF suzuki & Co. ” to make it look like a “CF Martin & Co. ” the model # on mine is wos-260 BB so i have always thought. i took it to a shop in knoxville Tn. years ago and in a book of trade value we found the model # wos-260 but nothing had anything after that like mine being the ” BB “. so i thought it might be the mark of ” special order ” like the man told me when i bought it but i truly have no idea what the BB means. i like you it seams to be impossible to find anything out about these guitar’s.

          1. wos 260 bb
            jarrod

            ive always been under the impression bb was for bottom belly meaning the bridge… I also have the original fred gretsch 1981 guitar catalog in which the guitar is featured and on the cover it says fixed bridge …. so that’s all I can tell you

      5. The WOS 260 BB
        Anonymous

        I have it too …. I stole it from alocal pawn store for $60.00 !!!!
        I love this guitar the action is crazy amazing and the tone is die for , it is the lawsuit version.. any info on it would be appreciated

      6. Kiso Suzuki
        wooden123

        I have a Kiso Suzuki acoustic guitar model no. BW-300P serial 70901 and was wondering if anyone knows much about these guitars and how much they are worth. it sound great and has mother of pearl inlays on the frets and ivory edgeing. its a very nice guitar and wouldnt trade it for anything.

    1. Re: Suzuki F-150 accoustic guitar
      Pete .H

      : My dad got a suzuki F-150 many many years ago, and he gave it to me, and I was wondering if it is rare, or valuable, or worthless, or anything. Thanks.

      : -Kevin

      1. Re: Suzuki F-150 accoustic guitar
        Pete .H

        : :Hi, I have a Suzuki acoustic with a serial number F-130. Made in Nagoya Japan, It has Suzuki Three’s written on the head. All I Know about it is that it was purchasd in Berlin in the mid seventies by my father,and it plays like a dream. I would love to know more about it, and where I can find other Suzuki Guitars for sale?
        Pete.

        1. Re: Suzuki F-150 accoustic guitar
          wim

          : : :Hi, I have a Suzuki acoustic with a serial number F-130. Made in Nagoya Japan, It has Suzuki Three’s written on the head. All I Know about it is that it was purchasd in Berlin in the mid seventies by my father,and it plays like a dream. I would love to know more about it, and where I can find other Suzuki Guitars for sale?
          : Pete.

          I know it is a very good copy of a Martin 000-18.

        2. Re: Suzuki F-150 accoustic guitar
          musiccenterdj

          in regards to the purchasing of new suzuki guitars . . . Don’t know how much the old one is worth but i will try to find out….

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

      My dad got a suzuki F-150 many many years ago, and he gave it to me, and I was wondering if it is rare, or valuable, or worthless, or anything. Thanks.

      -Kevin

    1. Re: Kiso Suzuki
      Glen M. Baldridge

      : I have a kiso suzuki (model no. wt-65h serial # 70951) 12-string guitar and I am interested in how much it is worth. It is in excellent condtition and it is 20 years old.

    2. Re: Kiso Suzuki Violin Company, and, Takeharu Guitars.
      Spencer Wilkinson

      : I have a kiso suzuki (model no. F-18012) 12-string guitar and I am interested in how much it is worth. It is in excellent condtition and it is 20 years old.

      1. Re: Kiso Suzuki Violin Company, and, Takeharu Guitars.
        Alex

        I have a takehuru hk-100 guitar.. is is at least 25 years, probably more years older.. # 91206.. can anybody tell me anything about its origin and/or value? please email me at [email protected]

        thnx

        1. Re: Kiso Suzuki Violin Company, and, Takeharu Guitars.
          duncan mcilwraith

          I also have a takehuru acoustic (not currently in my posesion)so i can’t provide model number (made in 1975)has alot of pearling,4 to 5 timber construction. Have also been trying to establish a $ value. From what I understand takehuru’s where made in a ibanez factory (japan),& farmed out from the suziki violin co.and marketed as a premium model guitar by suzuki. There seems to some relation between the old takehuru and relatively recent (last 10 _15 yrs) takamine guitars.

          :
          : thnx

          1. Kiso Suzuki Takeharu Guitar G 120
            Dee

            Have one dated 1976 . . . don’t know much about. Can you please give me some info. on it? What kind of strings do I use?

            Thank you.

      2. Re: Kiso Suzuki Violin Company, and, Takeharu Guitars.
        Delmer

        : : I have a kiso suzuki (model no.Wr-150) 6-string guitar and I am interested in how much it is worth. Not sure how old it is.

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

      I have a kiso suzuki (model no. F-18012) 12-string guitar and I am interested in how much it is worth. It is in excellent condtition and it is 20 years old.

    1. Re: Suzuki guitars
      Avi Zimmerman

      I also have a Suzuki guitar its, i dont know fancy color names but, brownish with a black scratchplate. Its an acoustic. On the inside it has a signature. The serial number is 80169 and the model no. is WR-150. It is in almost mint condition even though it is 20 years old. anyone got any ideas of a way i can find out more about it

      1. Re: Suzuki guitars
        Lee

        That previous reply is not mine, I forgot to delete the last guys message before typing in mine!

        OK, that said, let me fill you in a bit on Suzuki guitars.

        To begin with they "are" an "entry-to-mid" range instrument built to compete with the other nipponese offerings of similar price range, ie fender, yamaha, alvarez, and yes the over priced takamines. The quality is as expected from most modern era Japanese manufactured articles, very good to excellent. They are for the most part unremarkable in their voice and playability, which does not mean they are not good enough for most players, they are well built and rather accurate in the hands of a good musician.

        They did not gain the notoriety of the other japanese instruments for whatever reasons such things happen, (similar to the VHS victory over the superior BETA video format) or the failure of the mini-disc audio system, etc. etc. ad infinitum.

        I earn my living as a guitarist both in the studio and on the stage, and I also collect and sell guitars, and have done both for almost thirty years. I have in my collection single instruments valued in excess of $15,000, and I also still have my own "first" guitar which was given me as a christmas gift and probably sold for less than $30, and while there are no doubt many professional folks who are more knowledgable on the subject than me, I am fairly aware of the "guitar culture".

        The Suzuki brand is not well known among casual players, but those few who have used them tend to place them at about the same level as they would a Peavey or Hagstrom.

        There is a single standout exception however and it’s in the "acoustic" line of Suzuki’s, and that’s the model 300 dreadnought. This particular guitar was specifically designed to mimic the D-28 Martin which is legendary in bluegrass and folk (and other) music. The caveat is that only a certain era of those (mod. 300) are the "collectable" crem-de-la-crem, and are actually "better" in voice quality than the Martin, and that seems to be the ones that were imported around the mid 70’s with serial numbers in the 770,000 – 772,000 range. I have owned and sold two or three model 300’s, but the only one I currently own is one that I actually bought "off the stage" from a band in Nashville, and I will vouch for the fact that it is very solidly in the Martin-Guild-Taylor league (all of which I have and love). Only the "insider" types are aware of this guitar and it may never be worth a great deal of money, on the other hand it could be like the gibson arch-tops of the twenties and thirties which could be bought for $35 and which today in mint condition could easily fetch $10,000 or more. But if you are into the sparkle and definition of steel string acoustics this would be perhaps the present "best-for-the-money" deal going.

        1. Re: Suzuki les paul guitar
          adam

          i own a 70 les paul copy thats just wickedly crafted it has full abalone binding and an abalone vine inlay all the way down the neck its such a beutifull guitar but i want to find out more info onit could you hellp me out!

          1. Re: Suzuki les paul guitar
            Jonathan

            Hey man,

            I also own a Suzuki Les Paul, from the research I have done it must be a 70s les paul.

            I’m guessing it must be Mahogany wood as it is very heavy. 22 frets rosewood and bolt on (unfortunately) neck.

            the Humbuckers it had i took them out as they had a lot noise when playing with distortion.

            If you can post some pics of your suzuki i will post some of mine.

            Later
            Jono

      2. Suzuki guitars
        Eric

        I too have a Suzuki Guitar. The Label on the inside says Model# W-140, Original. It was brought over from Japan about 10 years ago. It’s in really good shape. It has sea shell lining around the body and sound hole. It’s a nice looking guitar. Anybody have any ideas as to much it’s worth?

        1. Suzuki W-5025 Suzuki guitar
          Roy

          Hi, My Suzuki W-5025, has a solid spruce top, solid rosewood sides and three piece back. It also has abalone inlay around the sound hole, along the front binding and between the three piece back. There is a white ivoriod binding on the peghead and the rosewood finger board. Any info would be most appreciated!

          1. Re: Suzuki W-5025 Suzuki guitar
            Nick

            Hi, the discription you gave for your `Suzy` is very similar to my box. but mine has no decypherable number on the label, but has `Susuki Three sSs` on the headstock.
            and was made by the Susuki Violin Co. I suspect mine is around 1965/75. I like you would love to know.
            cheers Nick.

          2. Re: Suzuki W-5025 Suzuki guitar
            Nick

            : Hi, My Suzuki W-5025, has a solid spruce top, solid rosewood sides and three piece back. It also has abalone inlay around the sound hole, along the front binding and between the three piece back. There is a white ivoriod binding on the peghead and the rosewood finger board. Any info would be most appreciated!

    2. Re: Suzuki guitars
      Adam

      I’ve got a similar guitar, it’s an acounstic, cherry sunburst with a decorated scratchplate. I am trying to find out roughly how much they’re worth. It’s beutiful to play & has a great sound.
      Anyone know anything about these guitars?

    3. Re: Suzuki guitars
      kain david corrie

      : Dear sir,
      : I have a Suzuki acoustic guitar which my dad picked up for me for about 250 dollars from the second hand store. its model no w-500 and has what i think is a serial no of 10904. It is an excellent guitar it has green mother of pearl around the edges every where all ond the neck and in the frett board and it lookes th be hand made. it is a really nice guitar and i would really apreciate it if you would help me to learn more about it
      thanking you,
      Kain Corrie

      1. Re: Suzuki guitars
        Rene Collins

        I have a Suzuki clasical guitar #701 made by the Suzuki violin company. I am looking ofr information as to it’s age

        : : Dear sir,
        : : I have a Suzuki guitar registered as number 700. What does this mean, please?

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

      Dear sir,
      I have a Suzuki guitar, red, with a hummingbird scratch plate (VERY WORN) that was bought for me about 1973. Would this be rare now or worth a lot of money? It still plays well and has a lovely sound.
      Best wishes.
      William Clifford.

  14. suzuki guitar
    Felix Martinez

    Hi. I’m trying to find information on suzuki guitar books and the phychology of the system itself. I have two five year old students that are using the Alfred’s Basic Guitar Method #1 but I’d like to try something different that would help me and them in the learning process. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.

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