At that time, I had already 2 Masakichi Suzuki violins.
It was supposed to be enough for one player, but one day I found a great look Masakichi violin on the net-auction again!
It was obviously Masakichi suzuki’s label, but seller seemed she hadn’t noticed it.
And other bidders either. And label was showing its No. 6 looked like handwriting.
(but we can't see the number in this picture, ^^;) sorry)
About Masakichi Suzuki violin, handwritten number is really rare, and it was supposed to be especially high-grade model.
But I don’t know this violin is really equivalent to the special grade yet.
I’m not a specialist of this kind of violin. I know few maniac people in Japan though ^^;)
They seem they know everything about Masakichi violin.
It seemed more valuable than the price for me. It was 300$ at that moment.
“No one seemed not noticing this great violin, it should come to my place!”
So, I bought it. Hehehe, I know, it’s pretty useless to buy so many violins.
Especially, player is just one person, me. Of course I can’t play so many violins.
But just by curios, how many violins I had at that time? Let’s see.
1. The first violin, which is made in California
2. Masakichi Suzuki No.A
3. M.Suzuki No.3010
4. my handmade 1st violin(which was under building)
5. and, this M.Suzuki violin No.6
Alalala… I had so many violins already. It is obviously too much for one beginner^^;)
Especially, player is just one person, me. Of course I can’t play so many violins.
But just by curios, how many violins I had at that time? Let’s see.
1. The first violin, which is made in California
2. Masakichi Suzuki No.A
3. M.Suzuki No.3010
4. my handmade 1st violin(which was under building)
5. and, this M.Suzuki violin No.6
Alalala… I had so many violins already. It is obviously too much for one beginner^^;)
August 2009,
ReplyDeleteIt has taken me almost 6 years to find information about the Masakichi Suzuki Violin than simply its maker and his son's teaching method. Now I have found an actual owner of one of these fine instruments.
My Suzuki Violin is also labeled No. 6, but the label appears to be hand-stamped. Although the rest of the label looks perfectly aligned, the 6 seems to tilt to the left. Since it is apparently not the production number of the instrument, I now wonder if it is the style number?
Perhaps someone could shed some light on this topic that only seems of interest to two people.
I have a no.3 from nippon if you are interested.
DeleteI just discovered a Masakichi Suzuki 1/4 sized in a wall behind my mother in laws refrigerator. It's No. 9044 (there is also another number stamped, 24070.)Any idea what this things worth?
ReplyDeleteI am also interested in finding out about these instruments. I recently was given a Masakichi Suzuki 1/8 sized instrument. There is no date of manufacture but it has then umber 220 which I assume is the model and then 25534 stamped which I think would be a serial number. Any information about this would be appreciated. What might be it's value? When was it made? from Mrscello in South Bend, IN
ReplyDeleteI too just purchased a violin with the Masakichi Suzuki label pasted inside. My number is also 9044 but its a 1/8 size. (I guess 1/8 and not 7/8) I also have the number 26121 machine stamped on it. I'm wondering when it was made.
ReplyDeleteHello, in this moment there is a violin like yours (masakichi suzuki #4)in ebay (February 2, 2012). Can you tell me, is the purfling in these violins painted or engraved (an inlaid)? I am asking in order to be sure if I am going to bid for this violin!Greetings from México. David
ReplyDeleteHow much is the no.A worth
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