◇ About the Makers ◇ We sell handmade shinobue flutes crafted by a father and daughter team in Shimane Prefecture, who have been teaching shinobue for about 25 years. We harvest female bamboo (shino bamboo) growing in the Shizumagawa River (formerly the Ginzan River) and use it to make shinobue and kagura flutes after drying it for over 3 years. ◇ Shipping Method ◇ We will ship within 1-2 days of purchase using Yu-Yu Mercari Bin's eco-friendly packaging. Please comment if you need it urgently. ◇ Features ◇ The 10-hon choshi flute has a relatively compact finger hole spacing, making it easy to handle even for those with small hands. It can be used for singing or for daily practice. Accessories: Instruction manual (fingering chart) 【Specifications】 ◯ Length: Approximately 35.5 ~ 36.5 cm, Thickness: Approximately 16 ~ 17 mm (near the mouthpiece) ◯ Material: Shino bamboo (female bamboo) (dried for 3 years or more, then heat-treated) ◯ Holes: Interior coated with synthetic azuki-colored lacquer (cashew) ◯ Exterior: Coated with synthetic black lacquer (cashew) ◯ Binding thread: Ivory color A 12g weight is inserted inside the head of the tube for stability adjustment. Wood putty is used for the mouthpiece reflector to prevent melting in the summer heat. Transparent lacquer (cashew) is applied to the binding thread for beauty and durability. The tuning is adjusted with a tuner to the high register (second octave), so it can be used for ensemble playing and performances with other instruments. It is tuned so that you can play the lower register (first octave), the high register (second octave), and the higher registers 1 and 2 by adjusting your breath strength. ◇ Important Notes ◇ ※ Handmade. We offer these at an affordable price because we want many people to experience the shinobue. Please understand this, check the condition in the photos, and refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about perfection. ※ We inspect the product before shipping, but if there are any initial defects, please contact us "before" giving a review. We will promptly exchange the item. ※ The detailed photos from the second image onwards are taken to closely match the actual colors, but the colors may appear slightly different when viewed in person. Please understand. ※ Since natural bamboo is used as the material, there may be scratches and marks from removing knots, but please understand this as part of the natural texture. #ForSongs #Utamono #Shinobue #ShinoFlute #BambooFlute #Yokobue #10HonChoshi #JapaneseBambooFlute