- Brand: Seikichi Suzuki (currently Suzuki Violin Manufacturing) - Type: Violin body only. - Color: Brown - Condition: Fair for an item over 100 years old - Country of Manufacture: Japan Thank you for viewing. ※ Violin stand is for photography purposes only. It is not included. ※ The reason for the bargain price is that the model number is unknown. The fingerboard has worn and faded, but it is not worn down or dented, so there is no problem with playing. The previous owner apparently couldn't do vibrato. Seikichi Suzuki was a Biwa craftsman. He tried making violins at the end of the Meiji era when the demand for Biwa decreased, and they were well-received, so he switched to being a violin craftsman. That led to the modern Suzuki Violin Manufacturing. Early violins were made with trial and error and expensive materials, and furthermore, the sound quality has improved with age, and the sound as a violin is at its peak. According to the label, it is a model made around 1914 (Taisho era). The model number is painted over. This is believed to be because owning luxury items was criticized during World War II, and it was done to hide the fact that it was a high-end product. The letter "W" can be read in the painted-over part. Judging from the sound quality and the materials of the back plate, it is believed to be No. w2. Currently, it is equivalent to No. 300. The list price is equivalent to 130,000 yen in modern currency. The sound is better than No. 500. The reference price at a musical instrument store for this item is about 80,000 yen. This item is 4/4 size and is suitable for beginner lessons. It is ideal for those who have learned to play a few songs and have come to understand the quality of the sound. It is also suitable for those who have opportunities to perform in public, such as recitals. There is deterioration of the paint, rosin stains, scratches, and damage to the label, but since it is 100 years old, it has been played and has a good sound. There are traces of repairs. Genuine old violins with a proper provenance like this have high value as musical instruments, and it is possible to sell them to other players for the same price or more in a few years. Considering that, I think it's a good purchase that won't result in a loss. This is an auction for the violin body only. It will be carefully packed and shipped. Tuning was performed correctly. The sound post is standing. For this auction, it was lightly wiped with a dedicated polisher. ※ Although adjustments and tuning will be performed before shipping, any violin may loosen during shipping, so re-adjustment may be necessary.