Original price can be identified by the serial number, such as c10, f10,or w10 c stands for classic, f for folk, w for western, and 10 means the price is 0 yen. The guitar needed a fret dress and some further work to address a slight hump at the 14th fret. Catering to professional musicians as well as beginners makes suzuki a diverse player in the music. Demonstration for of this lovely nagoya suzuki vintage guitar on.
Apr 11, 2014 the japanese really made some great guitars in the 70s and this one is no exception. Get the best deal for suzuki acoustic guitars from the largest online selection at. Jan 30, 2008 nagoya suzuki made violins and mandolins, and is still in business making violins, but no guitars. The company may be known by the generic label suzuki, but there are actually three different japanese companies that have manufactured guitars under the name of suzuki to the present time kiso suzuki, nagoya suzuki, m suzuki manji suzuki suzuki modern company but kiso and nagoya have a common ancestry. This museum showcases historical models of yamaha guitars from the past 50 years. The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Nagoya suzuki established in 1887 by founder masakichi suzuki died 1944 they first started making stringed instruments like the violin, oud, lute etc.
Based in nagoya, aichi, japan, hoshino gakki were one of the first japanese musical instrument companies to gain a significant foothold in import guitar sales in the united states and europe, as well as the first brand of guitars to massproduce the sevenstring guitar and eightstring guitar. Sada yairi was the uncle of kazuo yairi and his guitars are rare and highly sought after. Since they made guitars under many names for stores and distributors, they could well have made these. The wonders of vintage japanese guitars the guitar repairers. As for the suzuki connection, they did sell guitars branded nagoya suzuki. Up for sale is vintage nagoya f10 guitar that was made in japan circa 1975 or so. Vintage suzuki nagoya japan f200 lawsuit era martin dreadnought acoustic guitar. Shinichi suzuki in the second half of the 20th century, first applying the concepts to the violin, and later to other instruments. Suzuki guitars originate from japan, where the company began. Get the best deals on suzuki guitar when you shop the largest online selection. Matsumoku industrial was a japanese manufacturing company based in matsumoto, nagano. Read about guitar history and find out how much your guitar is worth at the reverb price guide. Suzuki guitar headstock nagoya suzuki established in 1887 by founder masakichi suzuki died 1944. Mar 24, 2015 rescued this nagoya suzuki no 700 classical guitar from a pawn shop.
Suzuki did export some high end classical guitars to europe and us. Kiso suzuki serial numbers kiso suzuki had the date stamped on the label from 19481970. Suzuki guitars nagoya and kiso suzuki guitars facebook. There was one suzuki company before the 2nd world war. Nagoya suzuki was established 1887 by masakichi suzuki died. Acoustic guitars are instruments with hollow bodies that amplify the vibration of the strings without the need for electrical amplification. Nagoya suzuki no 700 classical guitar mij 1971 eleanor. All of our nagoya suzuki instruments are shop adjusted in the united states to assure optimum playability 220 has a pressed solid top.
The guitar needed a fret dress and some further work. Nagoya suzuki model sd390 acoustic guitar made in japan. Nagoya suzuki is a lot harder to date as masakichi suzuki made guitars in the early 1900s but are better known for their generic label easily going back as far as the 50s and up to 1980 before changing again for their last 78 years. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. In the 1970s several japanese instrument makers decided. Suzuki guitars videos nagoya and kiso suzuki guitars.
Beautiful and very rare suzuki nagoya sd337 mahogany guitar. I have still got a nagoya suzuki w120vsc cutaway tobacco sunburst exactly as you describe. Sc50 acoustic guitar made of 1976 used japan free shipping. Just traditional instruments for the local musicians. With violin you end up spending a lot of time early on focusing on form and method. This is the idea behind the suzuki guitar experience. Suzuki guitar school volume 1 guitar part revised edition 0 1991, i999 dr. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Sounds great with deep bass and excellent sustain, includes suzuki soft case. The moral of this story is simple, if you have an old terada, yamaha, ibanez, suzuki, yairi, tokai, takamine, emperador, morris, pearl or tama yes. Vintage suzuki acoustic guitars come in many different body styles, string types, and construction materials. Based in nagoya, aichi, japan, hoshino gakki were one of the first japanese. Suzuki acoustic classical guitar, model c8, vintage 1970s, cedar top, mij nagoya.
After the war, a entity created by the us and allies called ghq for general headquarters dismantled some parts of imperial japan and some companies were closed or restructured. Nagoya suzuki had a three s brand of guitar that seems to be consistently very highly valued by everyone that owns one. The japanese really made some great guitars in the 70s and this one is no exception. Born in nagoya, japan in 1898, he was the son of japans first and largest violin manufacturer. However, the seller claims this particular suzuki dreadnaught is from the early 90s and that its a quality all solidwood build. One of the best ways to communicate with other suzuki guitar teachers is through the suzuki guitar listserve. Louis music distributed alvarez guitars in the 70s, veneman music in the wshington d. With a quick browse of this catalog, youll clearly see that nagoya suzuki has a high standard of quality when it comes to their violins. Introducing guitar products that offer a guide to the history of yamaha guitars.
Although i use a takamine en20 another 1980s relicfor gigging, the suzuki is the first choice at home for composing or noodling about on. Classical suzuki guitar made in japan by luthier antonarra. Also it was made in nagoya, japan and i dont think there made anymore. Kazuo yairi was the son of giichi yairi, who worked for the suzuki violin company in kisofukushima. If youre an experienced violinist, then theres a good chance youre familiar with the name nagoya suzuki after all, countless violinists started their musical journeys on nagoya suzuki violins.
Nagoya suzuki was established 1887 by masakichi suzuki. Today, it seems suzuki guitars are still manufactured in nagoya, japan, though the guitar label does not state that information. As long as you are happy with your purchase, please leave a positive feedback for us. The headstock only says steel reinforced neck, but it says suzuki inside the soundhole on the label thing. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. Save money on used nagoya suzuki guitars at guitar center. Ibanez, aibanizu is a japanese guitar brand owned by hoshino gakki. Today, there is a company called suzuki musical instrument co. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Whether youre sitting down at the keyboard of a suzuki mini grand digital piano, jamming on a chord harmonica or brushing up on guitar basics with the practice songs in the guitar school book, suzuki has a lot to offer for your musical journey. The lower the relatively high action on this suzuki, some work was required to the rosewood bridge.
Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. As far as what theyre worth, about what you paid for them. My guess s there is no nagoya factory but the suzuki company is in nagoya, japan and like st. The listserve is an informal and unofficial meeting place for suzuki guitar teachers worldwide. The history described on this book is widely referred for example, teisco catalog 197405. Vintage suzuki guitar which, having done some research, appears to be very sought after and rare, being made very much in the martin style. I bought it new in about 1983 and you are right it is a fantastic guitar for the money. The history of yamaha guitars yamaha united states. I recently got a suzuki no 9 guitar, classical, i think. Comments from musicians across the world in honor of the 50th anniversary of yamaha guitars. Rescued this nagoya suzuki no 700 classical guitar from a pawn shop. This is the n28 model, a replica of the martin d28, imported by the venemann music company in the dc area. With guitar, you move more quickly to playing, and the teachers involvement and advice becomes very important. Jul 10, 2018 kazuo yairi was the son of giichi yairi, who worked for the suzuki violin company in kisofukushima.
It had a repaired hole on the bottom side and an unrepaired hole in the top side. Get the best deals on suzuki acoustic guitar when you shop the largest online. This isnt a martin n20 but it is suzuki s take on one. After 1980 nagoya suzuki changed from the normal label to white and updated the serial numbers to 7 digits mid 1980s to the end of guitar production in 1991. So im just looking for any information about it, or how much its worth, what years they were made, etc. It has the spruce top and mahogany back and sides of a 000. If not as popular as the later guitars of his nephew.
I have this violin that i am really curious about, and its hard to find historical information on the web, because its usually in japanese which does not translate into english very well. The nagoya area was the center of japanese guitar and violin making industry with many. My son recd a guitar can anyone tell me to find out the historydate on it. This beautiful guitar has been serviced with new string, tuners adjusted and lubed, string height checked.
Kazuo reportedly began making classical guitars perhaps as early as 1950, as a. Jan 18, 2016 1960s japanese guitar brand name game posted on february 12, 2012 january 18, 2016 by drowninginguitars posted in research, stories tagged 1960s, 1970s, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, history, research. Several of matsumokus early archtop guitars survive, most owing their basic. Nagoya suzuki acoustic guitars information and comments comment here on what you think of the guitar. What he did was compile a list of brand names and distributorsimporters where known. Vintage 1970s nagoya suzuki classical guitar model 3066. Singer sewing machine company japan, and set up production facilities in nagoya.
My father bought the same model new in france in 1981, for a price of francs, which mean 150 euros now. Kazuo reportedly began making classical guitars perhaps as early as 1950, as a teenager. The suzuki guitar experience suzuki association of the. Giichi left suzuki in 1929 and opened his own shop in kani, just north of nagoya, where kazuo apprenticed. May 26, 2009 i thought suzuki guitars were 70s creations only, and inexpensive student guitars at that. In approx 1911 masakichi made the first japanese domestic guitar available to the public, the masakichisuzuki no. Genuine suzuki instruments made in nagoya, japan have become the standard of quality and value in fractional sized string instruments. Also, for more info on nagoya classicals, nagoya electrics, and kiso suzuki. Apr 08, 2016 this is a video to hear the sound of a suzuki nagoya no.
Suzuki antonarra japan a fine classical guitar with a beautifully ornate head design with a small complex s motif which indicates it is a suzuki guitar i am reliably informed. Aug 02, 2008 nagoya suzuki acoustic guitars information and comments comment here on what you think of the guitar. A company was started in nagoya too suzuki violin company, nagoya manufacturing about the same number of models as kiso, but with different numbers. The suzuki violin book 1 is more involved, as it was the foundation for the development of the suzuki method.
Suzuki guitar, or suzuki violin company nagoya hereafter referred to as nagoya suzuki, is from the nagoya area of japan. With guitar, you move more quickly to playing, and the teachers involvement and. Does anyone know the history of the nagoya suzuki factory. Willy nelson continuously keeps on playing a bigger hole in one of the most famous guitars on the planet, his famous 1969 martin n20 called trigger. This is a very well made martin copy that is in great shape. Guitar suzuki nagoya insignia si335 dreadnought guitar.
Nagoya suzuki started making guitars as early as 1914, but stopped manufacturing them around 1980. Nagoya suzuki violin company model sd390 model no 9 complete with soft travel case. The production of guitars by the original suzuki factory seems to have started,in the early 1900s. Suzuki guitar for sale in uk 65 used suzuki guitars.
The suzuki guitar experience suzuki association of the americas. Introducing guitar products that offer a guide to the history of. Information on suzuki nagoya acoustics acoustic guitars. Has a solid cedar top and a really rich deep sound. My comments will be aimed mainly at suzuki guitars. Way back in the 1995 the early legend of guitar research, michael wright, published a short list like this in his book guitar stories volume one. Guitar history books books about guitars strings by mail. History of the suzuki method the suzuki method was originally developed by dr.
It is maintained through the kind efforts of seth himmelhoch. Also, for more info on nagoya classicals, nagoya electrics, and kiso suzuki, check the links in the righthand column. Contacting other teachers through the suzuki guitar listserve. Suzuki in nagoya, japan does not manufacture guitars any more. This guitar looks like its mostly made of mahogany, with ebony fingerboard material, and an indian rosewood head. The name on the headstock says suzuki triple s and the model is ad320. This guitar was made in japan by by the kiso suzuki violin company company.
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