Suzuki - No. 228S - - Mandolin - Japan - 1972
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Vintage Suzuki bowl-back mandolin from 1972 (Model No. 228S), Japan; good physical condition, not tested for functionality, one object, six strings remaining, includes a hard case.
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Item Description:
A vintage Japanese bowl-back mandolin made in 1972. The paper label inside identifies it as Suzuki Violin No. 228S.
The instrument features a warm amber finish, a rounded multi-ribbed wooden back, decorative soundhole rosette and edge inlay, a large dark pickguard, and dark protective fittings on the lower body.
Two of the eight strings are missing. The remaining six strings appear clean. Restringing and tuning will be required before playing.
The body shows small scratches, scuffs, and age-related marks, including marks on the side edge and bowl back.
A fitted hard case with green plush interior is included. The exterior covering is heavily peeled and torn at both ends and shows general age-related wear. Please examine the photographs carefully for the condition.
Maker:
Suzuki Violin Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Japan.
Suzuki is a long-established Japanese stringed-instrument maker. The company’s official historical timeline records that it began producing mandolins in 1906.
Size & Weight
Dimensions: 62.5 × 20 × 14 cm
Weight: 638 g (instrument only), 2011 g (with case)
Keyword for search
mandolin / vintage mandolin / Suzuki mandolin / 1970s mandolin / Japanese instrument / bowl-back mandolin / Suzuki Violin / Shinichi Suzuki / string instrument / playable mandolin / mandolin with case / No.228 / collectible instrument / classical mandolin
NOITICE
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL or FedEx, depending on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Seller's Story
[IMPORTANT SHIPPING & CUSTOMS INFORMATION] ◆ COMBINED SHIPPING: Not available. ◆ EU CUSTOMS: The EU low-value duty exemption ended in July 2026. Please expect a €3 duty per product category plus possible customs clearance fees. According to Catawiki, these charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ◆ AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, LUXEMBOURG & PORTUGAL: Orders must temporarily be shipped by DHL, resulting in higher shipping rates. This is expected to end in August 2026. ◆ UNITED STATES: Customs duties are included in the shipping fee.
Item Description:
A vintage Japanese bowl-back mandolin made in 1972. The paper label inside identifies it as Suzuki Violin No. 228S.
The instrument features a warm amber finish, a rounded multi-ribbed wooden back, decorative soundhole rosette and edge inlay, a large dark pickguard, and dark protective fittings on the lower body.
Two of the eight strings are missing. The remaining six strings appear clean. Restringing and tuning will be required before playing.
The body shows small scratches, scuffs, and age-related marks, including marks on the side edge and bowl back.
A fitted hard case with green plush interior is included. The exterior covering is heavily peeled and torn at both ends and shows general age-related wear. Please examine the photographs carefully for the condition.
Maker:
Suzuki Violin Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Japan.
Suzuki is a long-established Japanese stringed-instrument maker. The company’s official historical timeline records that it began producing mandolins in 1906.
Size & Weight
Dimensions: 62.5 × 20 × 14 cm
Weight: 638 g (instrument only), 2011 g (with case)
Keyword for search
mandolin / vintage mandolin / Suzuki mandolin / 1970s mandolin / Japanese instrument / bowl-back mandolin / Suzuki Violin / Shinichi Suzuki / string instrument / playable mandolin / mandolin with case / No.228 / collectible instrument / classical mandolin
NOITICE
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL or FedEx, depending on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.
I appreciate your cooperation.
Seller's Story
[IMPORTANT SHIPPING & CUSTOMS INFORMATION] ◆ COMBINED SHIPPING: Not available. ◆ EU CUSTOMS: The EU low-value duty exemption ended in July 2026. Please expect a €3 duty per product category plus possible customs clearance fees. According to Catawiki, these charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ◆ AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, LUXEMBOURG & PORTUGAL: Orders must temporarily be shipped by DHL, resulting in higher shipping rates. This is expected to end in August 2026. ◆ UNITED STATES: Customs duties are included in the shipping fee.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Suzuki
Model
No. 228S
Country of origin
Japan
Year of manufacture
1972
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Hard case
Weight
638 g
Functional condition
Not tested
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