tonybassplayer Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Just been reading my Feb issue of Performing Musician ( brilliant mag by the way ) and there is a cracking review of Suzuki budget bass's ( P and J copies ) Must be honest and say that I did check the cover to check it wasn't an early version of the April 1st edition as I was not aware the Suzuki made guitars. Anyone tried or own one ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I have an Suzuki classical guitar that I bought when I was 16. 34 years ago! Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I've no idea where these are made (their website's [url="http://www.suzukimusic.co.uk"]here[/url]) but historically there were two Suzukis manufacturing musical instruments, neither of whom seem to be connected with the people who make GSX-R750s & Hayabusas. Both companies started out in the 19th century, making violins - Kiso Suzuki Violin, and Nagoya Suzuki. I think the founders of the companies were related. Anyway, back in the 70s/80s one or other of 'em made stuff like this: Anyway, I'll keep an eye open for a bass version. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinbad Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I have a Suzuki Folk Acoustic Guitar (6-string) It's a beauty, lovely tone/action - bought it off a mate who wanted a flashy round back electro-acoustic and who now deeply regrets it. Paper label inside body reads "Established 1887 Nagoya Suzuki w-120vsc(serial number) Suzuki Violin Co. Ltd. Nagoya.Japan." Best 75 quid i ever spent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantdosleepy Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 YEah - Suzuki is a fairly common Japanese Surname. Similar to how WH Smith do not manufacture Smith's crisps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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