Red Sandalwood Gold Trimmed Nagauta Shamisen, Thin Neck, Child-Bearing Ayasugi Body, Dog Skin, High-Spec Full Set with Case

Product Description

This is a shamisen for Nagauta (a style of traditional Japanese narrative singing).
It is a fine-necked model, a high-class instrument made with premium materials.

The neck is made of rosewood, with a solid construction featuring gold inlay and a double groove.
The body is a Nagauta-style body, with a superb Koshi-Aya-sugi (a type of wood grain pattern) interior. The wood grain is dense, with many Tochi-me (burl patterns), and it has a beautiful luster, clearly indicating a quality superior to mass-produced items.

The skin is dog skin, with no tears or critical damage.
There are minor scratches and scuffs due to age, but no cracks, warping, or other defects that would impede playing.

The tuning pegs are a three-piece set made of natural materials.
Gold (containing 18K gold) is used around the tuning pegs.

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✔ Maintained and Ready to Play

・Strings (silk) have been replaced with new ones by a shamisen shop.
・The Oto-o (cord) has been replaced with a new one.
・Adjusted to be in playable condition.

The owner is an experienced player who has maintained the instrument to prevent any issues.

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✔ Notes on Playing

The included Koma (bridge) is tall, so minor adjustments may be necessary depending on your playing style and experience.

As this is a professional-grade Nagauta shamisen, it is suitable for those who are already familiar with handling such instruments, unlike beginner models.

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Size (approximate measurements)

・Total length: approx. 98cm
・Body: Nagauta-style body
Long side: 6 sun 5 bu (approx. 19.7cm)
Short side: 5 sun 9 bu (approx. 18cm)
*Please allow for slight variations.

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Included Accessories and Set Contents (all included)

・Shamisen body
・Shamisen hard case (with key / purple velour interior)
・Body cover (shows signs of use, name inscribed)
・Tenjin bag (faded, shows signs of use)
・Tenjin cover
・2 non-slip mats
・3 Bachi (plectrums)
└ White natural material-like
└ Horn-like tortoiseshell-style plastic (corner chipped)
└ Tortoiseshell-style plastic, short size
・Bachi case (name erased on the inside)
・2 Koma (bridges) (white natural material-like, bamboo)
・3 spare silk strings
・Shamisen protective cover (remade from silk kimono, handmade)
・Paulownia wood body board (moisture absorbing board / name inscribed)

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Condition of Case and Accessories

The case is suitable for transport and the internal cushioning is in good condition.
The accessories show signs of use but are functional.

Summary

This is a complete set of a high-spec Nagauta shamisen, ready for immediate playing and use.

Recommended for those looking for an instrument for practice, performance, or stage use.

Please purchase only if you understand that this is a used traditional instrument.

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