◇ About the Maker ◇ I sell handmade shinobue flutes crafted by my father, who has been a shinobue instructor in Shimane Prefecture for about 25 years. He makes shinobue and kagura flutes from female bamboo (shinotake) grown in the Shizumagawa River (formerly 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. If you need it urgently, please leave a comment. ◇ 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 11-note key has finger holes that are about 5mm narrower than the 8-note key, making it easier for even elementary school students to cover the holes, making it ideal for beginners. 【Specifications】 ○ Length: Approximately 35cm, Thickness: Approximately 16mm (near the mouthpiece) ○ Material: Shinotake (female bamboo) (dried for over 3 years and then baked) ○ Hole: Synthetic red lacquer (cashew) inside ○ Outside: Synthetic lacquer (cashew) coating ○ Winding thread: Red-brown 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. A beginner's guide to playing (fingering chart) is included. The tuning is adjusted to the upper octave (2nd octave) with a tuner, so it is 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 point, 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. Returns and cancellations are not accepted. ※ Since natural bamboo is used as the material, there may be scratches, but please understand. #Uta-yo #Uta-mono #Shinobue #Shinobue #Takebue #Yokobue #Juichihon-choshi #JapaneseBambooFlute