Rare ✨️ Shamisen, Redwood Tochibari, Medium Neck, Ayasugi Body, Higashi Sawari, Single Groove, With Damage, Hard Case

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This is a rare Chu-zao (medium-length neck) shamisen made from Kouboku Tochi wood.
It's a professional model with an Higashi Sawari (a buzzing mechanism) and a single-groove construction.
Recommended for those looking for an instrument to repair, as the skin is torn.

This is a Chu-zao (medium-length neck) shamisen made from high-quality Kouboku Tochi wood.
With its Sugi-do (cedar soundboard), Higashi Sawari, and single-groove construction, this instrument showcases attention to detail in both its tone and craftsmanship.
Please note that the skin is torn and there are chips, so it is intended for repair. However, the material and construction are rare and valuable, making this a shamisen worth repairing and using for a long time.
It is also recommended for practice, as a base for repair, or for collection.

This is a Chu-zao shamisen made from the rare material Kouboku Tochi. It features a single-groove construction, Ayasugi-do (a specific type of soundboard bracing), and is crafted from high-quality wood and meticulous workmanship, which are difficult to find nowadays.
This exquisite piece is recommended for beginners to intermediate/advanced players, as well as for performance or display.

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[Product Details]
- Type: Chu-zao Shamisen (Japanese traditional instrument)
- Total Length: Approximately 99cm
- Soundboard Dimensions: 21 x 19cm
- Neck Thickness: 2.7cm
- Pegs: Ebony
- Neck: Chu-zao (medium-length neck)
- Material: Kouboku Tochi
- Construction: Single-groove / Ayasugi-do
- Sawari: Higashi Sawari included
- Case: Hard case included
*Please allow for slight errors due to amateur measurements.

[Accessories]
Case / Doukake (soundboard cover) / Neo (cord) / Tonbo Gakki Hougaku-yo Choushi-sui (tuning flute for Japanese music) / Bachi (plectrum) / Koma (bridge) / Haku-zou Shin-koma (special bridge) / Music stand / Strings

[Neck Construction]:
Ichigo-mi (Single Groove): This refers to a construction where the neck joint (tenon) is connected by a single groove. This provides stability to the neck joint and is a characteristic of high-quality craftsmanship, often found in premium shamisen (especially those made of Kouboku or Kin-zao).

[Condition]
- Skin is torn (intended for re-skinning)
- Chip on the back of the Tenjin (headstock)
- The main body is in relatively clean condition with minimal signs of use.
- No major cracks or warping are apparent.
*Please understand that as this is a used item, there may be minor scratches and signs of use. Please check the photos.

[Recommended for]
✔ Those who can repair or re-skin shamisen
✔ Those looking for a practice or spare instrument
✔ Those looking for a good quality shamisen made of excellent material at a great price
✔ Those interested in hobbies or collecting

[Price Negotiation]
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Price adjustments within a reasonable range are possible if you suggest your desired price.