This is a set of strings for the Okinawan sanshin. Set of 3 strings x 2 Female string x 2 The female string breaks most easily, so two are included in the set. Thank you. ※※※※ ※※※※ ※※※※ ※※※※※ I am selling Okinawan sanshin and sanshin supplies. * We also accept sanshin maintenance and repairs (body re-skinning, karakui adjustment, bun-ate, etc.)