Made by Yoshimitsu Uehara, Motobu Town, Okinawa Prefecture Type: Contemporary Yonashiro Type (Thick Neck) Material: Yaeyama Kuroki (Ebony) Makuro (Pure Black) Snake Skin: Genuine skin (1 sheet, 9-bu tension) Lacquer: Sunchi Tiga (Decorative Band): Yaeyama Minsa Kuroki (Ebony) Tiga Fastener Karakui (Tuning Pegs): Shuri Moody (Ebony, Ready-made) This sanshin is made with a thick neck crafted from extremely valuable, completely black Yaeyama Kuroki wood, free of shiratake (sapwood) and ujirami (woodworm), combined with a high-quality first-grade skin. This combination makes it perfectly suited for Ryukyu classical and Yaeyama classical music. The wood alone is said to be worth over 500,000 yen on the market, but it is being offered at a low price due to the owner's need to clear out their instruments. Please take advantage of this opportunity. It has a very tight and powerful tone, allowing you to enjoy the profound sound unique to this quality of wood. Yet, it also possesses a certain lightness. It produces a considerable volume, so it is recommended for those who want to play the instrument strongly and vigorously. A sturdy, new hard case is included. Thank you for viewing. Please purchase only if you accept no claims and no returns.