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Beautiful intermediate violin from Suzuki, model No. 330, made in Nagoya, Japan in 1986. Tone is medium-warm, resonant, well balanced across the entire range.

The violin is in good vintage condition, fully play-ready. There are no cracks, repairs, seam separations or any other structural issues. Cosmetically, there are some traces of prior use - please review the images. The strings are Thomastik Dominants.

Offered as a full outfit, which includes:

- lightweight woodcore case by Toyo Gakki (for Shimokura) made in Japan, used;
- bow - used, please review the images - with full hair, play-ready;
- shoulder rest (unbranded);
- brand new rosin in wooden tray.

SUZUKI VIOLIN No. 330

Within the 300 series, the 330 model stands out thanks to the selection of premium tone wood and festive varnishing. No surprise, it is Suzuki's most successful intermediate model that was first introduced in 1971 and outlived the majority of their other models. 

To make this model, Suzuki used what it describes as "high quality Spruce" for the top and "high quality Maple" for the back/sides/neck. The pegs, fingerboard, tailpiece, nut and end pin are made of true Ebony.

SUZUKI VIOLINS

In the event you are not familiar with Suzuki's model line-up, their model numbers are very easy to understand:

- the 200 series (such as 200, 220, 230, 240, 280, etc.) are high quality beginner models;
- the 300 series (300, 330 and 360) are intermediate violins;
- the 500 series (500, 520, 540, etc.) are advanced violins;
- the Eternal and Heritage series violins are targeted at professional musicians.

Within each series, models with the higher number tend to feature nicer woods and workmanship and can have significantly greater value than the more junior models within the same series. For example, the 330 model had a list price 25% greater than the 300 model that ranked just one notch below.

While Suzuki violins are relatively rare in the U.S., they dominate the domestic market in Japan and are highly regarded. Brand new, the Suzuki 330 is typically priced in stores at levels comparable to the Yamaha AV7.  

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