◇ About the Makers ◇ We sell handmade shinobue flutes crafted by a father and daughter team in Shimane Prefecture, with the father having approximately 25 years of experience as a shinobue instructor and flute maker. We make shinobue and kagura flutes from female bamboo (shinotake) harvested from the Shizumagawa River (formerly the Ginzangawa River), dried for over three years. ◇ Shipping Method ◇ We will ship via Yu-Pack through Yu-Yu Mercari 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 with accurate keys, suitable for ensemble playing and collaborations with other instruments, are expensive. Therefore, the flute maker creates them for his students. The finger hole spacing is approximately 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 heat-treated) ○ Inner Holes: Synthetic red lacquer (cashew) coating ○ Outer Surface: Synthetic transparent lacquer (cashew) coating ○ Binding Thread: Light brown 12g of lead is inserted inside the head joint for stability adjustment. Wood putty is used for the mouthpiece reflector to prevent melting in the summer heat. Transparent lacquer (cashew) is applied to the binding 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 and 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 items before shipping, but if there are any initial defects, please contact us "before" giving a review. We will promptly exchange the item. ※ As it is a natural product, there may be scratches or processing marks. These do not affect the sound. #Uta-yo #Uta-mono #Shinobue #Shinobue #Takebue #Yokobue #13-hon choshi #Japanese Bamboo Flute