{"product_id":"suzuki-md-4-bowl-back-mandolin-uni-3115652","title":"Suzuki MD-4 Bowl Back Mandolin Japan w\/ Hard Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a vintage Suzuki MD-4 bowl back mandolin made in Nagoya, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe just cleaned, restrung, and professionally set the instrument up here at the shop. It plays nicely with comfortable action and has the bright, chiming voice that makes bowl back mandolins so enjoyable for folk, classical, and traditional music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MD-4 features a spruce top, bowl-back construction, decorative wood guards, and traditional Japanese craftsmanship from Suzuki's Nagoya workshop. These vintage Japanese mandolins have developed a loyal following for their quality construction and surprisingly rich tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is good overall with normal cosmetic wear consistent with age and use, including scratches, finish wear, edge wear, and handling marks throughout. One of the decorative wooden guards on the lower bout has a crack present, which can be seen in the photos. The crack appears limited to the guard itself and does not affect the structural integrity or playability of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is a nice vintage Japanese mandolin that plays well, sounds great, and is ready for its next owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase: Hard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 17“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 1.19“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFret Wear: 8.9\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (8th): .09“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .07“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1lbs 15oz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: 7.5\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSound Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - PA-8-2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047281742188,"sku":"UNI-3115652","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/7cda4d0e-4326-4508-98c0-be2a747b306b.jpg?v=1784430469","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/suzuki-md-4-bowl-back-mandolin-uni-3115652","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}