Suzuki Mandolin

12string Posted 2004-08-20 8:36 PM (#180495) Subject: Suzuki Mandolin Joined: March 2002 Posts: 23 Location: Sierra Madre, CA A man down the street who know that I am a musician, has been telling me about this "little guitar" he has had for the last 20 years. He finally brought it to me today and it is a Suzuki Mandolin Model #90. Does anyone know anything about these instuments? The history, value etc? Thanks' Dan Beal Posted 2004-08-21 7:03 AM (#180496 - in reply to #180495) Subject: Re: Suzuki Mandolin Joined: January 2002 Posts: 14127 Location: 6 String Ranch Most Suzuki instruments were educational and therefore of utilitarian quality. Meant to last and teach but not set the world standard of excellence, which also made them affordable to the customers, an important point!