Hall of Fame: 1970s Suzuki Bowl-Back MIJ Mandolin

Hall of Fame: 1970s Suzuki Bowl-Back MIJ Mandolin

Vincent Barras

This 1970s Suzuki Bowl-Back Mandolin showcases the elegant Neapolitan design that defined many classic European mandolins, featuring a carved spruce top paired with a beautifully ribbed bowl back for bright projection and clear articulation. The traditional floating bridge, decorative rosette and ornate tailpiece give it an authentic vintage aesthetic while delivering the crisp, chiming tone mandolins are known for. Built during Japan’s renowned 1970s acoustic instrument boom, Suzuki mandolins earned a reputation for solid craftsmanship and impressive tonal character.

Specifications:

Made in
Japan 
Body Style Neapolitan/Bowl-back mandolin
Body Material Spruce top with ribbed Rosewood ribbed back
Finish Gloss natural finish
Neck Material Mahogany
Scale Length Approx. 340–342 mm (≈13.3–13.5")
Nut Width Approx. 26–27 mm
Bridge Floating wooden mandolin bridge
Tailpiece Decorative metal mandolin tailpiece
Tuners Open-gear strip tuners with white / pearloid buttons
Rosette Decorative multi-ring rosette around soundhole
Pickguard Traditional mandolin-style wooden pickguard
Dimensions Approx. 630–640 mm length. Approx. 210–220 mm width. Approx. 130 mm depth. 
Date Sold 07/04/2026
Sold For  $250 AUD
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