{"product_id":"vintage-suzuki-m-50-master-hand-bowlback-mandolin-nagoya-mij-japan-w-hard-case","title":"Vintage Suzuki M-50 Master Hand Bowlback Mandolin Nagoya MIJ Japan w\/ Hard Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eUp for grabs at the Japanese Guitar Company is a beautiful, late-1970s \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSuzuki M-50 \"A Master Hand\" Bowlback Mandolin\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Handcrafted at the world-renowned \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSuzuki Violin factory in Nagoya, Japan\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Image 7), the Master Hand series represents their top-tier dedication to classical Italian-style orchestrations.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eUnlike many vintage bowlbacks that suffer from warped necks or collapsing tops over time, this M-50 has remained structurally flawless. It features a fine-grained solid spruce top, an ornate butterfly-style tortoiseshell grain pickguard\/scratchplate, and a highly complex, multi-ribbed rosewood bowlback design with alternating maple purfling strips (Image 2 \u0026amp; 8). The voice is bright, articulate, and deeply complex with the traditional sweet sustain you only get from old-world Japanese violin builders.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis instrument has been thoroughly inspected and is completely optimized for performance:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Action:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The neck profile is straight and comfortable, setup with excellent, nice low playing action across the entire scale.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFret Wear:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e We rate the original frets a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e7.5 out of 10\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is some honest, notable fret wear visible from decades of use, but it is entirely superficial and plays beautifully up and down the neck with zero dead spots or buzzing issues.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCosmetics:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The wood is in remarkable shape with no structural cracks along the bowl seams. For complete transparency, there is a small rectangular patch of faded lacquer \/ old sticker residue on the treble side of the bowl (Image 10). It is purely cosmetic and smooth to the touch.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCase:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes its original form-fitting plush-lined hard shell case with functional latches and a golden interior (Image 9).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eIf you are looking to add an authentic, beautifully preserved piece of Japanese orchestral history to your studio or performance rig, this Suzuki M-50 is fully dialed-in and ready to play.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 13“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.08“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 7.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .07“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .05“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 1lbs 10oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 8.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - I4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d496c940-7fff-28a0-a1c8-6d4c35f5aef6\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54460298428780,"sku":"ALI-019","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC03799.jpg?v=1790007183","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/vintage-suzuki-m-50-master-hand-bowlback-mandolin-nagoya-mij-japan-w-hard-case","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}