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Suzuki Violin No. 280
Proficiency level: Progressing-to-Intermediate.
Size: 1/2.
Year made: 1991, Nagoya, Japan.
Condition: Excellent - structurally defect-free; near-perfect cosmetically (very traces of prior use can be detectable).
Strings/Fittings: brand new D'Addario Prelude string set; upgraded with a Wittner light integrated tailpiece with four fine tuners.
Bow: brand new - unused, unrosined - better quality octagonal bow (ebony frog with a Parisian eye and a mother-of-pearl slide; three-piece button with a mother-of-pearl eye; natural white horsehair).
Case: premium woodcore cushioned SHELL ONE case by Toyo Gakki made in Japan, in good condition (there are traces of prior use).
Other accessories: FOM shoulder rest; brand new rosin in a wooden tray.

Suzuki Violin of Nagoya, Japan has a reputation for its top quality fractional instruments. This violin is an example: precise construction, multi-layer varnishing, and excellent tonal quality. The instrument is suitable for the progressing student.

The violin is in very good vintage condition - there are no cracks or other structural defects. It is play-ready. Upgraded with an integrated tailpiece for easy tuning. 

Accessories matter - particularly for fractional instruments. This violin is being offered as full outfit with good quality accessories, which include a Toyo Gakki case; brand new bow; FOM shoulder rest; and rosin. The brand new premium strings and integrated tailpiece are also important.

 

ABOUT SUZUKI VIOLINS

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

- the 200 series (such as 200, 220, 280, etc.) are high quality and quite popular beginner models;
- the 300 series (300, 310, 330, etc.) are "intermediate" violins for progressing students;
- the 500 series (500, 520, 540, 550) are "advanced" violins;
- the Eternal series (1100 and 1200) are targeted at professional musicians - "orchestra" grade models;
- the Heritage series (1400s and 1500s) are targeted at professional musicians - "soloist" grade models.

Within each series, models with the higher number tend to have greater value.

While Suzuki violins are relatively rare in the U.S., they dominate the domestic market in Japan and are highly regarded. In Japan, a brand new Suzuki 280 violin has typically been priced in stores at levels slightly below Yamaha's AV5 model.

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