M. SUZUKI. (Masakichi Suzuki) No. 301 Made in Nagoya, Japan, around 1895-1905 4/4 size violin This is a product of the workshop of Masakichi Suzuki, the founder of Suzuki Violin Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Suzuki Violin) and one of the earliest violin makers in Japan. The M. SUZUKI. label (6-coin label) is considered to be the oldest among Masakichi Suzuki labels, and it is believed to have been manufactured around 1895-1905. Compared to the later Masakichi Suzuki labels that are somewhat common (which read MASAKICHI. SUZUKI. NAGOYA. NIPPON.), these violins often have a brighter varnish and use better quality wood, with more careful craftsmanship. The number of these violins still in existence is small, and those in playable condition are even fewer, making them a very rare and historically valuable item. Information on the product lineup from the 6-coin label era is not available due to its age, but single-digit numbers (No. 1-9) and 30-number models (No. 301, 303, 3010, 3012, etc.) have been confirmed. It weighs 317g without parts and only 424g with all parts attached, making it very lightweight. The body is properly carved, and the plate thickness is slightly thin, but although there was some peeling (already glued), there are no cracks, and it is in good condition. This is a wonderful instrument, so please do not miss this opportunity. Enjoy a violin selected by a specialist shop that handles a wide variety of violins, from new models to modern and old violins, with prices ranging from several hundred thousand yen to several million yen. Basic maintenance (cleaning and adjustment of all parts, including the body, bridge, sound post, and fingerboard, as well as partial varnish retouching, etc.) and, if necessary, parts replacement and repairs are performed. The pegbox crack has been repaired. The tailpiece and chin rest have abalone shell inlay decoration. The strings are new nylon strings. It has been adjusted and maintained, so you can play it after tuning.