◇ About the Maker ◇ We sell handmade shinobue flutes crafted by a father and daughter team in Shimane Prefecture, where the father has been a shinobue instructor and flute maker for about 25 years. We make shinobue and kagura flutes from female bamboo (shinotake) harvested from the Shizumagawa River (formerly the Ginzangawa River), dried for over 3 years. ◇ Shipping Method ◇ We will ship via Yu-Pack (Yu-Yu Mercari Bin) within 1-2 days of purchase. Please comment if you need it urgently. ◇ Bundle Discount ◇ If you purchase 5 or more flutes, you will receive a 5% discount. Please let us know in the comment section before purchasing. ◇ Description ◇ Shinobue flutes that are accurate in key and can be used in ensembles or collaborations with other instruments are expensive, so the flute maker himself creates them for his students. The finger hole spacing is about 5mm narrower than an 8-hon choshi flute, making it easier for even elementary school students to cover the holes, making it ideal for children's introductory use. ◇ Included Accessories ◇ Instruction manual (fingering chart) 【Specifications】 ○ Length: Approximately 31.5cm, Thickness: Approximately 15mm (near the mouthpiece) ○ Material: Shinotake (female bamboo) (dried for over 3 years and then baked) ○ Hole: Inner side is coated with synthetic red lacquer (cashew) ○ Outer side: Coated with synthetic transparent lacquer (cashew) ○ Winding thread: Red lame color 12g of lead is inserted inside the head of the tube for stability adjustment. Wood putty is used for the mouthpiece reflector to prevent it from melting in the summer heat. Transparent lacquer (cashew) is applied to the winding thread, making it beautiful and long-lasting. The tuning is adjusted with a tuner to the second octave, making it possible to play in ensembles or with other instruments. ◇ Requests ◇ ※ 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 a perfectionist. ※ We inspect the products before shipping, but if there are any initial defects, please contact us "before" you rate the item. We will promptly exchange it. ※ As it is a natural product, there may be scratches or processing marks. This does not affect the sound. #Uta-yo #Uta-mono #Shinobue #Shinobue #Takebue #Yokobue #13-hon choshi #Japanese Bamboo Flute