Thank you for viewing. This is a listing for a sanshin (Okinawan three-stringed instrument) neck only. This is a high-quality neck handcrafted by skilled artisans, split from a rare, over 300-year-old striped ebony (shimakokutan) log. Striped ebony, which is extremely hard and has a deep black color with beautiful brown-reddish stripes, is a popular wood used in high-end sanshin. This item is a new, unused product made three years ago, but it is being sold as a used item due to long-term storage. There are no cracks, and it is solid and unpainted. This neck is usually worth over 150,000 yen, so it is recommended for those seeking a high-quality sanshin. Please check the photos as they are all that are included. 【Request Before Purchase】 We are also selling on other flea market sites. We cannot always update the inventory status, so please check the availability in the comments before purchasing. Thank you for your cooperation for a smooth transaction. About Striped Ebony A type of ebony, it is a rare, high-quality wood with black base color and brown to golden-brown stripes. Features • Beautiful deep black color × brown stripes • Extremely hard and heavy • Strong luster when polished • Excellent durability and insect resistance Main Uses High-end furniture, musical instruments (guitar fingerboards, clarinets, etc.), crafts, knife handles, etc. Specifications/Supplements • Makabe type (Ryukyu folk song style) • Solid wood, unpainted (oil finish applied to prevent cracking) • Sanshin neck only #MakabeType #SolidWood #StripedEbony #HighEndSanshin #SanshinNeck #Sanshin #OkinawaShamisen #AmamiSanshin