Were there different divisions or contract manufacturers? I don’t know at this time. If you’ll notice, there were a few different labels. One interesting thing that stands out is the change in labels. (see the F35 scrollwork on the fretboard).
But some models are lower numbers yet very ornamented, so it doesn’t seem like this always holds true. An F100 would have been 10,000 yen, an F130 would have been 13,000 yen, an W250 would have been 25,000 yen and so on. The numbering system is usually tied in with the price. Suzuki craftsmanship surely played a role in the sound too. Suzuki laminates were generally very good quality, and many people feel their guitars, even though laminated, sound better than many solid tops. There is a popular theory about solid tops sounding better, but there is disagreement on this matter by some well-respected people. Spruce and Cedar were used for the tops – usually laminated for the overseas market, as laminates don’t readily crack, but some models are solid tops. Some woods used were Linden, Rosewood, Maple, Ovangkol, and Nato.
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