◇ About the Maker ◇ We sell handmade shinobue flutes crafted by a father and daughter team in Shimane Prefecture, with the father having about 25 years of experience as a shinobue instructor and flute maker. We harvest female bamboo (shino bamboo) growing in the Shizumagawa River (formerly known as the Ginzangawa River), and we make shinobue and kagura flutes from bamboo that has been dried for over 3 years. ◇ Shipping Method ◇ We will ship via Yu-Pack (Japan Post) using eco-friendly packaging. We will ship within 1-2 days of purchase. ◇ First ◇ Doremi-scale shinobue flutes have 7 holes. The first hole (the hole furthest from the mouthpiece) is only opened for pitch adjustment and is not intended to be used during performance. (This is common for Doremi-scale flutes) Occasionally, some regions use the first hole on Doremi-scale flutes, but on shinobue flutes with tunings of 1-8, the first hole is out of reach. ※ See the reference image at the end. 【Specifications】 Included: Instruction manual (fingering chart) ◯ Length: Approximately 43-45cm, Thickness: Approximately 19-21mm (near the mouthpiece) ◯ Material: Shino bamboo (female bamboo) (dried for over 3 years and then heat-treated) ◯ Inside: Synthetic azuki bean-colored lacquer (cashew) ◯ Outside: Synthetic transparent lacquer (cashew) ◯ Binding thread: Ivory color 16g of lead is inserted inside the head of the tube for stability adjustment. Wood putty is used for the mouthpiece reflector to prevent melting in the summer heat. The flute is tuned so that you can produce the lower register (1st octave), the higher register (2nd octave), and the highest register (3rd octave) with breath control. Since it is natural bamboo, each flute has its own unique characteristics. Those accustomed to other makers' flutes may take some time to master the technique of producing the 3rd and 4th octaves on this flute. ◇ Requests ◇ ※ Handmade. We offer these flutes 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 flutes before shipping, but if there are any initial defects, please contact us "before" giving a review. We will promptly exchange the item. ※ There may be scratches or processing marks due to the natural bamboo. This does not affect the sound. #ForSongs#Utamono#Shinobue#Shinobue#BambooFlute#Yokobue#7Tune#Japanese Bamboo Flute