1/2 Size Suzuki No. 280 (Intermediate) Violin, Nagoya, Japan - Full Outfit

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Suzuki Violin No. 280, Nagoya, Japan
Year made: 1990.
Level: Intermediate.
Size: 1/2.
Violin Condition: Very good. Structurally defect-free. Cosmetically, there are only minor traces of prior use.
Bow: good quality bow (full nickel-silver mount; Parisian eye) in excellent condition - no warping; full hair.
Case: original Suzuki wood core case in very good vintage condition.
Accessories: 1/2 size FOM shoulder rest in excellent condition; rosin.

This is a high quality step-up violin - the most senior model in Suzuki's 200 series (ranking above the No. 200; 220; 230; etc.) Would be suitable for the progressing student or the beginner looking for a better quality student instrument. The violin is characterized by a good quality sound, despite its fractional size. Constructed from fine quality aged woods. 

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, 280, etc.) are high quality and very 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, fully hand-carved and meticulously hand-finished;
- the Eternal and Heritage series are targeted at professional musicians.

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. Brand new, Suzuki 280 model is priced in stores at levels similar to Yamaha's AV3 model.

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