We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item. It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive. Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties. There may be scratches and dirt caused by age. If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages. ----- Vintage Japanese Suzuki Bowl-Back Mandolin No.6 - Crafted by Suzuki Violin Co. Kiso-Fukushima - 63cm, 680g Overview: A beautiful vintage Japanese bowl-back mandolin (Neapolitan style), model No. 6, crafted by the highly respected Suzuki Violin Co. (鈴木バイオリン製造) at their historic Kiso-Fukushima factory. Suzuki is globally renowned for its exceptional stringed instruments, and this mandolin showcases the fine Japanese lutherie traditions of mid-20th-century craftsmanship. It is an excellent piece for both musicians and collectors of vintage acoustic instruments. Design & Craftsmanship: * Model: No. 6 (Kiso-Fukushima factory production) * Body Style: Classic round bowl-back body composed of multiple nested wooden ribs, offering traditional resonance and sweet tonal projection. * Details: Features an elegant multi-layered soundhole rosette, an integrated pickguard with natural floral/leaf motifs, and original tuning mechanisms with white pegs. * Provenance: Retains its original internal paper label reading "TRADE MARK S SUZUKI Mandolin / Suzuki Violin Co. / No. 6 KISO-FUKUSHIMA". Condition: Good vintage condition with normal signs of age and light handling. The body structure is solid, the neck is straight, and the wooden ribs remain well-joined. The finish exhibits a beautiful natural patina with minor scuffs, light surface scratches, and typical aging marks as shown in the pictures. Tuning keys turn properly. Please review all close-up photographs for a detailed look at the body finish, label, and hardware. Dimensions & Weight (Approximate): * Total Length: 63 cm * Width: 20 cm * Depth / Body Thickness: 17 cm * Weight: 680 g (M1947)