The Suzuki M-218 is a vintage bowl-back style mandolin made in Nagoya, Japan by the Suzuki Violin Company. This one is from 1980 and is in Excellent like new condition. Has been stored in its case in a dry location for most of its existance. These instruments are highly regarded by students and folk players for their warm, bright acoustic tone and traditional teardrop look. The original owner did not play it more than a couple of times as he prefered his guitars. It comes with a key for the case, and 6 new replacement strings. This is one of the finest examples of this make and model of Mandolin around.