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 1967 Japanese Suzuki Bowl-Back Mandolin No.228 with Hard Case - Crafted by Suzuki Violin Co. Nagoya - 63cm, 2.7kg Overview: An exceptional and beautifully preserved vintage Japanese bowl-back mandolin (Neapolitan style), model No. 228, hand-crafted in 1967 by the globally respected Suzuki Violin Co., Ltd. (鈴木バイオリン製造) in Nagoya, Japan. Suzuki is legendary for its fine stringed instruments, and this 1960s model showcases the peak of the golden era of Japanese lutherie. Complete with its original protective hard case, it is a stellar find for musicians and collectors of vintage acoustic instruments. Design & Craftsmanship: * Model & Year: No. 228, officially dated 1967 on the internal label. * Body Style: Classic round bowl-back body meticulously constructed with multiple nested wooden ribs, delivering a rich, bright tone and traditional resonance. * Fine Details: Features an intricately patterned soundhole rosette, a distinctive butterfly/organic shaped dark pickguard, and original tuning mechanisms with clean white pegs. * Provenance: Retains its original internal paper label reading "REGISTERED TRADE MARK S SUZUKI VIOLIN CO., LTD. NAGOYA JAPAN / No. 228 / 1967". Condition: Good vintage condition with normal signs of age and light handling. The body structure is completely solid, the neck is straight, and the wooden ribs remain tightly and beautifully joined. The wood finish exhibits a warm natural patina with minor scuffs, light surface scratches, and typical aging marks consistent with its 1960s origin. Tuning keys turn properly. Please review all close-up photographs for a detailed look at the finish, label, and hardware. Dimensions & Weight (Approximate): * Mandolin Length: 63 cm * Mandolin Width: 20 cm * Body Depth: 16 cm * Total Weight (including hard case): 2,700 g (M1746)