・ Made by Okinawa Prefecture-designated Traditional Craftsman (Mr. Matsuo Shinzaki) ・ The following seven people were certified as Traditional Craftsmen when the prefecture designated the traditional crafts. This is a Traditional Craftsman designated by Okinawa Prefecture. Mr. Harumasa Mekaru (deceased) Mr. Matsuo Shinzaki Mr. Katsutake Teruya Mr. Morifumi Nakamine Mr. Michimasa Tokeshi Mr. Soko Oyadomari (deceased) Mr. Shinya Matayoshi (deceased) ・ It is from 1980. ・ It was made in November 2025. ・ The material of the neck is Kuroki Kamigen. ・ It is ranked as the highest grade among Kuroki. ・ Kamigen is also becoming a rare item due to export restrictions caused by overlogging. ・ The genuine skin is thick, strong, and of good quality. ・ It is a masterpiece with a black lacquer finish that improves the sound. ・ The karakuri (mechanism) is also handmade by Mr. Shinzaki. ・ All were made by Mr. Matsuo Shinzaki. ・ The price is around 300,000 yen, but since it is made by a craftsman considered a master, it can also be in the 400,000 to 500,000 yen range. The tone is soft and resonates far, and it has a rich sound.