#Short-Neck Shamisen #Folk Song Shamisen #For Advanced Players Shamisen #Nagauta Shamisen #Tiger Stripe ☆ Our most recommended item in the shop. I purchased this shamisen for my own use. I rarely see one with such a beautiful tiger stripe pattern as this one. I finally found one with the tiger stripe I wanted at my desired price, but I accidentally made a mistake with the size. Unfortunately, I am selling it. Photo 1: The front of the body. Upon inspection after an inquiry, it was found to be torn. Photo 2: The condition at the time of purchase. Photo 3: The back of the body. The back skin has changed color over time, but there are no tears. Photo 4: The brilliance of the tenjin (headstock) and the tochi (maple grain). There are no chips in the tenjin, and it shines. I think you can clearly see the tiger stripe. Photo 5: There are signs of repair on the upper part of the rosewood neck. There is no problem with use or sound quality, but please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. Photo 6: Single groove and gold hozo (tenon). The gold hozo is only applied to necks of certain quality. Photo 7 & 8: The tuning pegs are ebony. Photo 9-13: Two hozo locations, marked with tape. The hozo is between the tapes. It is a round-bodied shamisen with a rosewood neck, east sawari (buzzing sound), and a single-groove gold hozo. There is a sense of use, but there is no wear. Neck length: Approximately 92.5cm 1 sun 5 bu (unit of length) reduction Neck width: 2.5cm - 2.8cm Originally for high-pitched tuning. The metal fittings have rust, which is due to aging, but it will be shipped in a wooden hard case. The body cover I plan to include looks like new on the front, but there are stains on the back, such as near the sticker. The size is perfect, but please let me know if you don't need it. For your reference: There was a comment on the "Sumo Pochi Envelopes" I am selling that mentioned this item. Comment: "About the shamisen: It's rosewood with tochi, and the neck is gold sai (a type of wood), and I think the fittings on the top are gold. I think it's better to ask a Japanese musical instrument store. It's a very good and expensive shamisen. I hope it goes to someone who appreciates it." It was a very encouraging comment. * You are free to resell or list it after it arrives, even if it's due to a difference in image. We are currently offering a New Year's price for only three days. Please consider it.