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: A classical guitarist with more than 25 years of teaching... Eve Weiss – Suzuki Guitar
    Paul May

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

  2. Kiso Suzuki J200 copy.
    AlexT

    I have one. Bought for me by a Cousin on a US airbase around 61.I bought It from him when he served in the UK. It Travelled to me in Northern Ireland. where I used it for years. After a year the Kiso Suzuki on the head got accidently scraped and I found Mother of Pearl below it. We took a risk and polished the paint off and found Cortez in Mother of pearl below it and further Mother of pearl similar to the actual Gibson marking . I have found that the Cortez is now the Cort brand. The guitar is solid spruce ( I had it checked and did blind recorfings with an actual Gibson J200. You could not tell the difference even through looking at the digital reference. The J200 copy has been with me 51 years and the only difference is that the Artist bridge is used instead of the more ornate one. Many other guitars have come and gone Fender Jaguar Ovation Custom Balladeer (Both early American models) I now use a 94 Guildas my No1 guitar but the Cortez is the one I go back to.when just playing at home. It is Definately not for sale.

  3. M.suzuki E 1
    Anonymous

    I don’t know much about this brand and can’t seem to find anything on this it’s an m.Suzuki acoustic guitar the only information on the label says m.Suzuki international model no.E 1 and the guitar is made in Korea any information would be appreciated

  4. 1971 kiso suzuki ks 300 guitar
    Brian Wile

    Does anybody have any info on this guitar?it has inside the guitar that the model number is a ks 300 and on the upper top right hand side the number10615. It has a different looking headstock than a normal suzuki guitar.has writing which looks like cf suzuki & co and below that est 1951. Any info at all is appreciated. Thankyou

    1. W300 Kiso Suzuki Purchase
      Anonymous

      The model I just purchased for my son has a serial Number : 10611 – 4 guitars after yours, wow. So its a 1971 year make
      Its a W300 model with the CFSuzuki &Co
      EST 1951 on the headstock

  5. Takeharu acoustic guitar model wk-65d from the 1970's
    B thomas

    I have a takeharu guitar model wk-65d which I received in the 70’s. Mint condition used only a fe time hard been protected in the case. I was wondering how much it was worth.

    1. suzuki guitar
      kiso owner

      I have a dove and and hummingbird plus a few other Suzuki’s,,,,, in mint condition on eBay max price $500 USD …. 2 years ago a few sold for more so also market conditions

  6. suzuki laminate tops
    mike

    I’ve always heard that acoustic guitars with laminate tops had poor sound quality and I have an old one that does.

    I bought ’70’s Suzuki classical guitar on Ebay on the advice of several online contacts. At first I was disappointed to find it had a laminate top, but it actually sounds pretty good and appears to have a solid wood body.

    I’m wondering if Suzuki was experimenting with high quality laminate tops at the time. It seems that I heard somewhere that some of Yamaha’s laminates sound quite good.

    Anybody know anything about this?

    1. kiso suzuki
      Anonymous

      Hi I have a cw-3 here in South Africa, I also think is a rare guitar, cause I can’t find any info about it and would really like to know more about it. It’s one of the best sounding guitar I have ever heard or played on.

  7. SUZUKI SF 335
    Anonymous

    I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED SUZUKI SF 335. GREAT GUITAR BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE YEARS THEY WERE BUILT AND IF S STANDS FOR SOLID TOP.. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT. SERIAL NUMBER LOOKS AS IF BUILT IN 1984 .. IAHVE GOTTEN INFOR THEY STOPPED BUILDING THE NAGOYA MODEL IN 1989

  8. Kiso Suzuki Mandolin MR-200
    jeanine

    I have a Kiso Suzuki Mandolin Model: MR-200. Can anyone give me more info on this mandolin and maybe tell me what is worth? I can’t seem to find anything on the internet.

  9. Suzuki Guitar Model 10
    Kris

    I purchased a Suzuki guitar resently at auction. It says Model 10 inside. However, I can’t find out any information on this model. Can you help me. I’m wondering what it is worth and is it worth taking to a guitar shop for tuning or not? Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

  10. KISO SUZUKI.. TAKEHARU WT-300 1976
    faisal

    Hi,
    I have a wt-300 takeharu folk guitar

    Manufactured by the KISO SUZUKI violin company at FUCUSHIMA JAPAN (in 1976) this guitar looks allmost new ,
    With original strings.
    It was kept in the original hard case it is a super rare and immaculate example given it is 36 years old!!!!

    The sound from this guitar is amazing!!!!

    Can any one please let me know more about this guitar

    1. Takeharu Folk Guitars 1976
      Dave W

      I bought a brand new Takeharu Folk WT-200 in Okinawa, Japan in 1976 for 125.00 American . Then it cost me 37,500 Yen ..haha 300 yen to the dollar in those days. I’ve looked at pictures and the WT-300 looks identicle to the WT-200 . I haven’t seen pictures on the web of the 200 yet. the tone quality over the years has just improved and I love it. Mine is still in mint condition and I will pass it down to my son who is finally practicing and taking lessons which makes me very happy. He will only get soul satisfaction by playing for himself and others .
      If you want a picture of of , I can send you one

      Regards,

      Dave W.

      1. Takeharu WT-200
        Dave G

        Hi Dave

        Some kind of similarity here. Bought my Tak in 76 – cost around 75 GBP at the time. Absolutely wonderful sound- which I agree has got better with the passing years. Mine too will eventually be passed on to my son. Who is a far better guitarist than I will ever be.

        RTegards

    2. Takeharu Guitar
      John Markley

      I bought my WT-100 folk guitar in Glasgow,Scotland when I was in the US Navy
      It’s deep sounding tone has gotten even better with age

    3. KISO SUZUKI... TAKEHARU WT-300 1976
      Faisal

      Hi,

      I have a wt-300 takeharu folk guitar
      Manufactured by the KISO SUZUKI violin company at FUCUSHIMA JAPAN (in 1976) this guitar looks allmost new ,
      With original strings.
      It was kept in the original hard case it is a super rare and immaculate example given it is 36 years old!!!!

      The sound from this guitar is amazing!!!!

      Can any one please let me know more about this guitar

      1. I have a W-400 Tak. It plays pretty good. If not for the head stock it wood pass as a Martin. Sounds reallly good. I have it set up well. You know, I would put this up against a few much more expensive guitars. Do you know the value?

  11. Suzuki Three s no: 3183
    Anonymous

    Hi, I have a Suzuki Three s Guitar
    The only info on the guitar is the model no: 3183. It also has quite a thin neck. If you have any information about this model like when it is from and price.

    Thanks,
    Stan

  12. I have a Suzuki guitar that is about 50 years old
    help

    On the inside of the body it states Suzuki 120, Anybody have any info on this guitar, it plays excellent and I wouldn’t even think of parting with it.

    1. suzuki guitars.
      Brian Wile

      Ihave a 1971 suzuki six string acoustic.does yours have a different head stock on it? Than a normal suzuki guitar with a cf suzuki name on it. Do you have any info on these guitars?what is the cf mean? Thankyou.yours could be a 70s guitar. Any info will be appreciated

  13. Suzuki Kiso W350
    Nicole

    Hi all

    i’m looking for a suzuki kiso w350. i’m really desperate for it and i want it back. does anybody possess one and would like to sell it for a good price? i pay almost everything! or does anybody know where i can get one?
    thank u for helpful comments!!!

    XOXO Nicky

    1. suzuki w350
      jim lordan

      Hi, I have one in excellent shape. I love this guitar but I would sell it with the original case for $399. I have owned this guitar for 28 years and am the second owner. Thankas, Jim

      1. Kiso Suzuki W-350
        Kathy Hudson

        I have been looking to replace the one my father purchased for me over 33 years ago. Unfortunately it was stolen. If the previous interested buyer doesn’t purchase it, would you please call me at 704-996-4910 (cell) or at 704-568-3638 as soon as possible. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Kathy

  14. Kiso Suzuki WT-150
    stewart

    Bought guitar new ages ago and just dusted it off. Still sounds great. A slight vibration makes for a very unique sound when played. Still love this guitar

  15. value of older Suzuki guitars
    wanda hoskin

    my husband and I need to sell out Suzuki guitars – a F-90 and an S-1, both made in Nagoya, Japan. We’d like to have an idea of what they are really worth and the best way to get the best vALUE.

    1. Re: suzuki three S guitar
      Freddy Bowen

      : hello suzuki fans.i have a loverly OLD 3 ‘S’dreadnaught with rosewood back(3piece)and sides i think the top is spruce,though it may be cedar.this ol gal is wonderfuly decorated with ablone fret inlays,rosette,top and side bindings with ivorid,that has mellowed to a soft golden color,3lines of purfling on the top and 1 on the sides bound fret board and head stock with 2 lines of purfuling on the head stock..yeah shes a beauty,and her voice must have been given to her by by some one close to the source.she sings with a voice that stopped me dead in my tracks the first time i heard her,and grows sweeter fuller with every passing year.shes taken a whole lot of beatings from me over the years,and lord knows i’d never have made it this far if she had’nt been there for me.she’s probaly saved several lives besides my own.i know for a fact if she can calm me down and ease my mind a lot quicker than anything or any body can.we been togeather since 1976.i’ve played her frets flat twice,wore holes in her fret board she gots some dings and scratches on her a at one time i could tell you how she got each one.we been thousands and thousands of miles togeather.i don’t take her trippin like i used to. to godamned many thieves and lunatics running loose. i could’nt stand it if any thing happened to her.she stays home and waits to hear my boots on the floor cause she knows i’m coming to hold her and caress her while she sings her sweet songs.shes my oldest dearest and truest friend.i love her with every fiber of my being

      Have the same guitar since new. Still in immac. cond. Used it for recording in 2000. Tried 3 different acoustics incl Yamaha but the Three’s had the best sound. Regards.

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

      hello suzuki fans.i have a loverly OLD 3 ‘S’dreadnaught with rosewood back(3piece)and sides i think the top is spruce,though it may be cedar.this ol gal is wonderfuly decorated with ablone fret inlays,rosette,top and side bindings with ivorid,that has mellowed to a soft golden color,3lines of purfling on the top and 1 on the sides bound fret board and head stock with 2 lines of purfuling on the head stock..yeah shes a beauty,and her voice must have been given to her by by some one close to the source.she sings with a voice that stopped me dead in my tracks the first time i heard her,and grows sweeter fuller with every passing year.shes taken a whole lot of beatings from me over the years,and lord knows i’d never have made it this far if she had’nt been there for me.she’s probaly saved several lives besides my own.i know for a fact if she can calm me down and ease my mind a lot quicker than anything or any body can.we been togeather since 1976.i’ve played her frets flat twice,wore holes in her fret board she gots some dings and scratches on her a at one time i could tell you how she got each one.we been thousands and thousands of miles togeather.i don’t take her trippin like i used to. to godamned many thieves and lunatics running loose. i could’nt stand it if any thing happened to her.she stays home and waits to hear my boots on the floor cause she knows i’m coming to hold her and caress her while she sings her sweet songs.shes my oldest dearest and truest friend.i love her with every fiber of my being

  16. suzuki fw 507
    luigi cutore

    I’ve purchased a suzuki fw 507 around the end of the ’70 in italy; I’d like to have as much info as possible about it, material used, value, raccomended strings, etc, since there’s nothing on the net or anywhere else; thanks; luigi

  17. KISO SUZUKI VIOLIN Model No. G 300
    Swanette Acevedo

    Hi I have a:
    KISO SUZUKI VIOLIN CO. LTD, MODEL NO. G300.

    And I would like info about it and how much would it be worth in US DOLLARS. Thank you. πŸ™‚

    1. Re: KISO SUZUKI VIOLIN Model No. wt 300
      Alvar

      : Hi I have a:
      : KISO SUZUKI VIOLIN CO. LTD, MODEL No. wt300.

      : And I would like info about it and how much would it be worth in US DOLLARS. Thank you.

  18. Seeking background on Suzuki No. 5
    Jon May

    Greetings All
    My wife bought me home a #5 that she picked up at a market for AUD20! Structurally it’s in good condition, has cosmetic nicks and scratches and the machine heads need a lube and tighten. That and a new set of strings and I reckon she’ll be sweet! I’m interested in any info on this model anyone can share. I’m principally a keyboard player but absorbed guitar during the great acoustic era of CSN&Y & the like. I find the strings (only 5 at the moment) to be spaced quite closely together and even tho I have ‘fine’ fingers I have to be careful to avoid fingernails touching the adjacent string, but familiarity will kick in eventually.
    Regards……….Jon in Queensland Australia.

      1. Re: Seeking background on Suzuki No. 6
        Jon May

        After spending some time with this instrument I noticed that some notes elicited a buzz from beneath the bridge. Then I saw that 2 screws – one each end – had been put down through the bridge and sounding board, probably to pull up the strut beneath πŸ™

        : Jon

  19. Kiso-Suzuki G-150 Classical Guitar
    Dianne

    I have a Kiso-Suzuki G-150 Classical Guitar for many years. It has certainly been played but is is in good shape. Any idea as to what it is worth? Thanks!

  20. can anyone give me any info. on a Kiso-suzuki model KS-65 dove
    when they were mfg. retail cost,how meney were made and are they worth anything? Ibought this one at a pawn shop in dallas tx. 26years ago for $75.00 never learned a note jest sets in the corner.sometimes someone will come by and play it and brage about how well it plays and sounds. Thanks Jim

  21. Takumi Luthier TC 135 S
    Hugo Erdelman

    I have this Takumi Luthier TC 135 S clasical guitar; But where did it came from ?; which factory ? What is the histopry of this guitar making ? I bouhgt the guitar in 1976 and it is stated Made in Japan.
    Who canb help me ? I’ll be gratefull.

    1. takumi
      Anonymous

      I bought a Takumi guitar in 1977 in Japan. It was produced by swiss company with japanese technicians/guitarbuilders.
      The name I don’t remember. I bought mine for Yen 230.000.
      Later the company was bought by Yamaha, who continued under their own name.
      I have never seen the make Takumi afterwards.
      I hope this is somewhat useful to you.
      My takumi is still better than a 3000dollar guitar you find nowadays. I play it with pleasure52

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

        : I have this Takumi Luthier TC 135 S clasical guitar; But where did it came from ?; which factory ? What is the histopry of this guitar making ? I bouhgt the guitar in 1976 and it is stated Made in Japan.
        : Who canb help me ? I’ll be gratefull.

        I have a Takumi TC123. I bought it from Ivor Mairants Music Centre in London. Ivor Mairants commissioned a number of these instruments. In his autobiography he states that they were manufactured by Ryoji Matsuoka. The guitar was relatively cheap at the time but the quality is superb.

  22. Kiso-Suzuki G100
    clayton bearden

    I recently saw a Kiso-Suzuki G100 (Suzuki Violin Co.) Can you tell me if this is a quality beginners’ guitar? sound quality? and workmanship? it is only about $100. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
    Sincerely,
    Clayton Bearden

    1. Re: Kiso-Suzuki G100
      Emeritus

      : I recently saw a Kiso-Suzuki G100 (Suzuki Violin Co.) Can you tell me if this is a quality beginners’ guitar? sound quality? and workmanship? it is only about $100. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
      : Sincerely,
      : Clayton Bearden

      Buy it… I love mine… Sounds fantastic, built well and pretty. I have beau-coup guitars and this is one of my favorites to play around the house.

    1. Re: old guitars
      Josh Bailey

      : anyone ever heard of a 4 string guitar that’s called Weiss Superiola

      I actually just bought one at a Salvation Army. It’s a baritone ukulele, but that basically means it’s a 4-string guitar. The standard tuning for the strings is D G B E, so it’s just like the top four strings of a 6-string guitar. Should be in the same octave as a guitar with a slightly different timbre.

      1. Re: old guitars
        Harold DeWayne

        : : anyone ever heard of a 4 string guitar that’s called Weiss Superiola

        : I actually just bought one at a Salvation Army. It’s a baritone ukulele, but that basically means it’s a 4-string guitar. The standard tuning for the strings is D G B E, so it’s just like the top four strings of a 6-string guitar. Should be in the same octave as a guitar with a slightly different timbre.

        I actually have one… my father owned and played it. According to my father it is definitely NOT a ukelele… He owned both. My father said the only one he ever saw except his was in an old Elvis Presley movie.

        Harold.

      1. Suzuki ES 335?
        william

        Hi, I have a Kiso Suzuki ES 335 replica and I wanted to find the value so I can sell it. Does anyone know where I can go to find out what it’s worth? It seems to be an older model, I say this because of the PAP Gotoh pups that it has in it. Any help would be greatly welcomed. Thank you.

  23. Watson@co accoustic guitar
    Debbie Lewis

    Hi there.I have been searching the net to find out the origin of my guitar.I was given it in 1981.Model WD150BK.The only information i found that it was made in suzuki Japan.Can you tell me what the guitar is made from.The value.Ive only played with it a few times.never got into it.Its been locked away in its case for all these years.Thanks Debbie.

  24. suzuki guitar
    lulumichelle

    hi, i have a suzuki w120 vsc ,its a brownburst cut away with ovation style headstock, could you tell me what year it was made approx? please.

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