(SOLD) Suzuki Three S W-300 Dreadnought Acoustic 1978
Three S W-300, natural finish, made in Japan circa 1978. Three S was a short lived sub-brand under the Suzuki Violin Co umbrella that popped up in the late 70s, offerings models inspired by classic Martin designs. This one references the D-35, with it's classic square shoulder dreadnought shape, solid spruce top and three piece rosewood back. There's some tasty visual details too: legit abalone hex inlays, double fancy binding and rosette and deluxe tuners. It sounds enormous: abounding in natural volume, expansive bass, arresting punchy mids, snappy musical treble... it's awesome. It's super fun in an open tuning too, the clarity, depth and general pizzazz translates really well. It's got a comfy soft-V neck with a very tidy bound fretboard too, it feels really good. I can only speculate what SSS stands for; I reckon probably "Suzuki Sounds Siiiiick".
Model: Three S W-300
Made: Japan, 1978 approx (no serial, dated on logo/specs/catalog)
Finish: natural, gloss poly
Body: square shoulder dreadnought style; solid spruce top, laminate rosewood back, and sides
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fingerboard, dovetail joint, 25.5" scale, 15" radius
Weight: 2.025kg
Pickup: none
Mods: none
Case: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples on the top edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has minor surface scratches near the neck joint, bottom corner and back edge, as well as light scuffs on the shoulders and elbow area. The sides have minor scuffs around the whole body, no major marks. The front has minor scuffs behind the bridge and some play wear on the guard and shoulders. Overall: very good condition (8/10).
Playing condition notes: action is moderately low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets look pretty even and in good shape, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 12/54 Moonshiners strings.