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