Thanks for the story. And as far as the ‘lawsuit’…I’m only repeating what I’ve read in a couple of different other replies; here and in harmony-central I believe.

I’ve tried writing the Suzuki co. for info but they haven’t responded, and I tried writing a guitar-nut in Japan who seemed to know a lot about Japanese guitars, but he hasn’t replied. I’m still waiting….

As far as the rosewood – solid or veneer – it doesn’t seem most were solid, but the sound from many Suzuki’s is excellent. Good tops and bracing probably.

I know what you mean about the one that got away…has happened to me too.

-Tomas