Suzuki Classical Guitar

Model no.34. Bought old and secondhand around 1990. Made in Japan. Plywood top. Well built with slightly curved top and back (some cheap classicals are completely flat including a $400AU Admira I owned 15 years ago). Body seems slightly bigger (maybe deeper) than my two Yamaha classicals.

Big but boomy bass, big clear treble. Very responsive. Compared to a late 60's Yamaha G-180D solid top, the Suzuki lacks the classy warmth and complexity but is louder and clearer and more responsive. I much prefer it over that Yamaha. It's a real pleasure to play. The G-string, unlike on most cheap classicals, sounds loud and bright. Overall, a surprisingly excellent sounding guitar. I put on some decent strings after I bought it 15 years ago (Augustine's I think) and they're still there, man! The wound strings are looking coppery and bare so I guess some new ones will tighten up the bass alot, eh?

Dead straight neck but neck angle is slightly amiss in my opinion because to get a low action I've had to file down the saddle quite a bit. By the way, the plastic saddle it came with was far too tall, and in any case the bone one I replaced it with is MUCH better tonewise (louder, clearer, classier). A warning about removing the plastic nut: use something (perhaps a steel ruler) to press down the laminate on the headstock next to the nut before you tap it out. I didn't and it lifted some of the laminate because the glue they used (as for Yamaha classicals) is too strong and there's just too much of it. The bone nut I cut to replace it sounded dull (bad piece of bone I think) so I've put the plastic back till I cut another. Fretwork is excellent, very smooth across whole neck. Stays in tune forever.

Seems to have taken a bit of a beating by previous owner(s) and I've never put it in a case. You don't expect a plywood guitar to crack due to humidity changes anyway. Seems very solid. I'd be surprised if this didn't last another 30 years easily.

I've been playing on off (mostly off) for over 15 years and own three solid top guitars (2 Yamaha classicals, 1 Seagull M6 cedar) and plenty of electrics. I picked the Suzuki from a bunch of more expensive second handers because it sounded louder and clearer than all the others. The G string, which is usually dull in cheap classicals (and some pricier ones too) sounded outstanding. This is actually what I was looking for since I had just got rid of a new solid top Admira which sounded dull all over but especially the G-string. I have two solid top Yamahas. One of them (the best one) was built in the late 60's has superb solid cedar top and more than a touch of class in its tone but I play the Suzuki more often due to the volume, clarity and repsonsiveness. I believe the good sound is due to the construction quality. They did a proper job for sure. Imagine what it would've sounded like with a good solid top? I wouldn't bother replacing it because I prefer steel strings now but I certainly recommend it to others. This is my first review on Harmony Central. I thought the old Suzuki deserved it.

I bought this guitar new in 1976. I actually bought two of them. Made in Japan. No.W20. It has 20 frets. No electronics.

I play country now but it sounds good playing anything. Solid tone.

Best guitar i have played.

I've played it for 26 years. My five kids have all tried their talents. It is an excellent guitar.

No problems.

I have been playing since i was seven years old. I'm 53 now. I lost one guitar like this a year after i bought it. I also have a Fernandez which is a little twangy. But i let my husband play that.

This classical guitar was made in Japan # 34, about 20 yrs ago.
It is a really lovely appearing guitar, very easy to play, and has a great sound.

I wish I knew more about the compnay and the original cost and models.This is the most playable guitar I have ever owned,and has wonderful tone.

The body style and quality are a 10, as is the neck and playbility
The tuners are a 9, bridge a 9 .Bridge 10, finish 10, .I am comparing these features to my Alvaez Yairi and find tha tI preferred the Suzuki!

My new inlaw is a very excellent musician, so I am happy that he obtained it!

Clear great tone, good bass clear trebles

I lice the action,the finish is pristine.

I don't know if the company is still around-guitar-wise that is.I would like to know more

I have been playin for 40 years.
I would most deffinately buy it again.
I love everything about it.
The tone ,appearance, price(used)

Does anyone know more about the company?

My mom's old guitar that I got when I started. Made in early '70s in Nagoya, Japan. 19 frets, plywood top. Gloss finish, I don't know what kinds of woods are used. Dreadnough shape, no electronics.

I fingerpick and flatpick, and it works beautifully either way. The tuning holds fairly well. I really like the sound of it. I've played really expensive classical guitars in the store, and the sound quality and 'feel' just doesn't compare to this guitar. I've never heard of the Suzuki Violin Co. before, let alone that they make guitars, but this was a great find. It's sound can really fill a room. However, since it's classical, there isn't a wide variety of sounds that one might get with a steel-stringed guitar.

The action is really good on this guitar. It's smooth, and easy to chord on, even with it's wide neck. Some leads and riffs are difficult to play however because, as with many dreadnought-types, chording above the 12th fret is near impossible.

I play live with this a lot, as school and church related events, often miked. The finish is durable, and the guitar is built like a tank. I, and my mom when she played it, have dropped it, banged it, everything, with only a few dents and nicks that don't affect the sound. I don't play with a strap, but the strap button is secure. It's very dependable, and I've never broken a string on it. This guitar is made to last a long long time (nearly 40 years so far, and it still sounds awesome)

Since it's a lot older than I am, and I haven't even heard of the company, I couldn't comment on this. I've never needed help before though, except when I lost a screw for a tuner, but that was my fault.

I'm 16 years old and have only been playing guitar for about 5 months. However, I have an extensive music background, and have a good ear. I've demoed many many guitars in stores, and I still love mine. I also own a Framus classical guitar, and a Yamaha 12-string, which are also hand-me-downs. I'm planning soon on getting a Guild D-4, only because I don't have a steel-stringed 6-string guitar. I love how easy it is on my fingers, and the great sound I can get out of it. I do solo acts, and play with my friend, and my guitar blends beautifully with my voice. If anyone comes across one of these in a pawn shop (I'm sure the company is out of business, as I haven't heard of them) or if a friend is looking to sell one, I'd try it out for sure and buy it if you can. I've really bonded with it, and if I saw one in the store, and didn't look at the price tag, I would guess it was priced about $800-$1000, only becuase I've played classical guitars priced at that, and still go home glad to get my hands back on my Suzuki. If anyone else has a guitar like mine, or can tell me something about the history of it or the Suzuki company, please email me.