SH-0013 Minyo Shamisen (Kouki wood- complete set)

Description

Everything you need to play! Suitable for beginners and all skill levels.
High-Grade shamisen, with beautiful straight grain and nice old red tone.

Explore traditional Japanese music with this beautiful fully refurbished second-hand Min’yo Shamisen, in a gorgeous Kouki wood Sao and Tenjin.

The Dou is skinned with brand-new durable Hibiki synthetic skin, with your choice of black or white skin, providing consistent tension and resonant sound ideal for both practice and performance.
The Dou cut is of Superior-grade type, showing beautiful concentric rings on all 4 panels.
The medium neck (Chuuzao) profile, with superior Ippon-Mizo joints, caters to a range of traditional playing techniques and genres.

In our opinion, a Min’yo Shamisen is a viable alternative to a Tsugaru Shamisen, possessing almost all of the characteristics, but in a smaller size.
This shamisen, with an “Ichi Bu Go Rin Dai” body size, won’t be as loud as a real Tsugaru, but it won’t disappoint either.

In great condition, this Shamisen is well maintained and ready to perform.
This shamisen has a a slight worn out fingerboard (kanberi), and some light scratches and stains, which don’t affect play or longevity.

Included is a refurbished Bachi, ebony Itomaki tuning pegs, Doukake protector, Yubikake finger sleeve, complete Ito string set, Dou Gomu protective pad, Neo, Koma, Fujaku Strip and a Naga Fukuro storage bag.

Perfect for both beginners and seasoned musicians seeking quality and authenticity, this complete Shamisen set provides everything you need to embark on your musical journey.

Specifications:

Wood: Kouki Sao and Tenjin

Bachi: refurbished Bachi

Itomaki: Ebony

Skin: Hibiki, Black or White, at your choice (synthetic skin)

Sawari: Azuma Sawari

Neck: Chuuzao (medium neck)

Condition: In excellent condition

Includes: Everything shown in pictures (Doukake, Bachi, Yubikake, Ito Set, Dou Gomu, Neo, Koma, Naga Fukuro), and a Fujaku Strip.