Suzuki Violin No. 330, Japan, 3/4 - VERY GOOD SOUND! - Case, Bow, Shoulder Rest, Dominant Strings

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3/4 size intermediate violin from Suzuki Violin Co., model No. 330, made in Nagoya, Japan. In very good vintage condition, play-ready. Comes as a full outfit (violin + case + bow + rosin + shoulder rest).

The violin dates back the "golden decade" of music instrument making in Japan (year made: 1975) that was characterized by meticulous workmanship and ample supply of premium tone woods. Despite its respectable age, the violin is very well preserved and maintained.

The instrument is defect-free. There are no cracks, repairs, seam separations or any other structural issues. There are signs of prior use but they are relatively minor.

Comes as an outfit which includes:
- Thomastik Dominant strings;
- bow in play-ready condition;
- black rosin;
- FOM shoulder rest (used but in good condition);
- the original Takabe wooden case made in Japan (this vintage case is oldish but fully functional; it is lightweight and sturdy).

Within the 300 series, the 330 model stands out by its beautiful woods and superb workmanship. No surprise, it is Suzuki's most successful intermediate model that has remained in production since 1972, outliving many other models. To make this model, Suzuki uses 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.

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 it.

While Suzuki violins are relatively rare in the U.S., they dominate the domestic market in Japan and are highly regarded. Brand new, Suzuki 300 series violins are typically priced in stores at levels comparable to Yamaha AV7.