Antique MASAKICHI SUZUKI No. 5 (Advanced), Nagoya Japan 1922-29, 4/4

Description: THANK YOU FOR LOOKING. TO BROWSE MY ENTIRE COLLECTION OF VIOLINS, VIOLAS, BOWS, AND ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CLICK ON MY USER NAME AND THEN FILTER BY CATEGORY. MASAKICHI SUZUKI No. 5, Nagoya, Japan with Case Year made: 1922-1929 ("Japan" label era). Size: 4/4. Proficiency level: Advanced. Fittings: updated with high-quality ebony pegs, endpin, and chinrest (Stradivari style). Bridge: Aubert a Mirecourt, France. The original tailpiece preserved. Strings: Thomastik-Infeld Dominant. Condition: Excellent antique condition: defect-free structurally; cosmetically, there are multiple minor scratches, but no major blemishes. Play-ready. Accessories: includes a wood core Shimokura case made in Japan in very good, gently used condition. Bow and shoulder rest: SOLD SEPARATELY – special discount with this violin purchase (please see Accessory Option below). A beautiful antique Masakichi Suzuki in well maintained, play-ready condition. Dates back to the 1922-1929 period when the "Nagoya, Japan" label was used. At the time it was made, the Suzuki No. 5 was meant to be a premium grade model for advanced players (ranking in the upper half of the Nos.1-9 premium line-up and above the “standard” A, B and C models for students). The violin features a tight-grained Japanese Ezo Spruce top (which is currently a restricted group of species) and gorgeous flamed Maple back. The instrument has a light construction, with a thinly graduated top, and produces a warm, well-balanced tone across the entire range. The lower registers are full-bodied and the trebles are brilliant and articulate. These violins are particularly popular among folk/blue grass musicians due to these violin's powerful projection and full-bodied tone. The instrument is well preserved for its age. There are multiple nicks and scratches but no cracks, repairs, or other structural defects that I can detect (please review the images carefully). Please note that the beautiful original tailpiece with the mother-of-pearl eye has been thoughtfully preserved, while other fittings were professionally upgraded. The violin comes with a light-weight woodcore case (made in Japan by Toyo Gakki for Shimokura, a major music instrument retailer). The case is gently used, clean, and fully functional. Accessory Option I recognize that the buyers of advanced violins are often very particular about their bows and accessories. Therefore, I have unbundled my offering of the violin and other items. This listing includes the violin with case only. Also shown in the images is a brand new (unused, unrosined) Pernambuco bow and Everest shoulder rest (gently used) – these two items can be purchased for an extra $100, which is a significant discount from my regular price. If you would like to purchase these items too, please let me know, and I will modify this listing. Other bows and accessories are also available - please feel free to inquire V140

Price: 895 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2024-11-23T16:24:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 65 USD