Suzuki Violin (SUZUKI) Special No. 1, made in 1971 16-inch Viola This is a viola made by Suzuki Violin Manufacturing, a major domestic stringed instrument manufacturer. The Special series was manufactured from the 1950s to the early 1970s, and is highly popular due to the quality of its construction and the richness of its sound after 50-70 years. Around 1972, there was a major revision of the lineup, and the Special series was discontinued, making it a valuable item today. It is evaluated as having "flavor" and "resonance" due to the many handcrafting processes by old craftsmen, and its popularity is evident, as it has recently been revived as a return gift for hometown tax donations. The fingerboard is a flat fingerboard specification with the bottom of the C string being flat. With a large 16-inch size, you can easily enjoy the powerful sound typical of a viola. *There is a glued repair mark on the back plate. It is not a place that would normally crack with use, so I think someone accidentally broke it when they tried to remove the back plate to open it. It's on the edge, and it has been glued and varnished, so it does not affect the use or sound. This viola is rarely available even in the used market due to its low distribution volume, so please don't miss this opportunity. It is recommended for beginners and for upgrading from entry-level instruments. Set Contents ・Viola body ・Bow: Sugito (rehaired) ・Strings: Suzuki Chrome Core (new) ・Rosin: Pirastro Schwarz ・Original cloth (new) ・Shoulder rest: Kun Original ・Case: Suzuki (with signs of use) Everything you need is included, so you can start right away. Fully adjusted (bridge adjustment, peg adjustment, sound post adjustment, polishing, cleaning, overall adjustment). There are some scratches and dirt from use, but overall, it is in healthy condition. It has been adjusted and maintained, so you can use it immediately after tuning.