Suzuki Violin No. 280 (Intermediate) 4/4, Nagoya, Japan - Full Outfit - Excellent!

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Suzuki Violin No. 280, Nagoya, Japan
Size: 4/4.
Proficiency level: Progressing/Intermediate.
Year made: 1995.
Violin condition: excellent. There may be very minor traces of prior handling in the varnish, but they are few and barely noticeable.
Fittings: integrated ultra-lightweight tailpiece by Otto Musica (retail price $15). 
Strings: brand new Thomastik-Infeld Alphayue set, Austria (retail price $31).
Bow: brand new - unrosined, unused - carbon fiber bow by Artino (ebony frog decorated with "Parisian eye"; full nickel-silver mount; mother of pearl slide; three-piece button with a m-o-p eye; natural white horsehair - $75 retail value).
Case: lightweight wooden core case made in Japan, gently used.
Accessories: KUN shoulder rest, used; brand new schwartz rosin in wooden case.

High quality Suzuki Violin No. 280 in excellent vintage condition. Characterized by a warm, full-bodied tone and good balance across the entire range. Suitable for the serious progressing or intermediate student.

This instrument is an example of Suzuki Violin craftmanship at its best. Flawless construction and complex multi-layer varnishing. Plays well and is aesthetically inspiring.

The violin is defect-free - there are no cracks, repairs, seam separations, or any other issues. There are no blemishes or visible scratches (except for a minor scratch under the tailpiece from string adjusters).

Accessories matter. This violin is being offered as full outfit with high quality accessories, which include a brand new bow by Artino and a lightweight wooden case made in Japan. The violin is equipped with a brand new set of Alphayue strings and an Otto tailpiece for easy tuning. The violin is professionally set up and is play-ready.  

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 100 series - beginner violins made for export, mostly to the USA, several decades ago. 
- the 200 series (200, 220, 280, etc.) - high quality and quite popular beginner and progressing models;
- the 300 series (300, 310, 330, etc.) - violins for intermediate players;
- the 500 series (500, 520, 540, 550) - violins for advanced players;
- the Eternal series (1100 and 1200) - violins for professional musicians, "orchestra" grade;
- the Heritage series (1400s and 1500s) - violins for professional musicians, "soloist" grade.

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 level comparable to Yamaha's AV5 model.

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