12 Size SUZUKI VIOLIN No. 280, Nagoya, Japan 1990Level Progressing Student.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 12 size FOM shoulder rest in very good condition brand new rosin.This is a high quality step-up violin - the most senior model in Suzukis 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 from the outset.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 Suzukis 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 Yamahas AV3 model.V-51
