About Merton Shatzkin Expertise I can answer many questions about: playing the violin, musical acoustics, music theory, music composition, music history, especially biography, teaching the above subjects, but not knowledgeable about popular music.
Experience I am a retired teacher with over 30 years`s experience teaching music subjects at a university, chairing theses, and writing articles and a book. I also am a professional conductor, violinist, and composer.
Question I inherited this violin from my Father some years ago and would like to find it's approximate value. I am a guitar and banjo player and know nothing about violins. I was told by my father that this violin was brought back from Japan during the occupation of our troops there after WWII.The label inside reads:"Manufactured by Masakichi Suzuki, Nagoya, Japan No. 7". There is a trade mark and scrolling across the top of the label. The Violin is in serviceable condition with little wear for it's apparent age.
Thank you for your help.
Answer I thought I had answered this question. I am not an expert on violins, so maybe one of these sites will be helpful:
www.nextag.com/violin/search-html
