◇ About the Makers ◇ We sell handmade shinobue flutes crafted by a father and daughter team in Shimane Prefecture. The father has been a shinobue instructor for about 25 years and is also a flute maker. We harvest female bamboo (shino bamboo) growing in the Shizumagawa River (formerly the Ginzangawa River), dry it for over 3 years, and then use it to make shinobue and kagura flutes. ◇ Shipping Method ◇ We will ship via Yu-Pack (Japan Post) using the Yu-Yu Mercari service within 1-2 days of purchase. If you need it urgently, please leave a comment. ◇ Description ◇ Shinobue flutes with accurate keys that can be used in ensembles and collaborations with other instruments are expensive, so the flute maker creates them for his students. The 11-note key flute has finger holes that are about 5mm narrower than the 8-note key flute, making it easier for even elementary school students to cover the holes, making it ideal for beginners, including children. 【Specifications】 ○ Length: Approximately 35cm, Thickness: Approximately 16mm (near the mouthpiece) ○ Material: Shino bamboo (female bamboo) (dried for over 3 years and then baked) ○ Hole Interior: Synthetic red lacquer (cashew) coating ○ Exterior: Synthetic lacquer (cashew) coating ○ Winding Thread: Pale greige color 12g of lead is inserted inside the tube head for stability adjustment. Wood putty is used for the mouthpiece reflector to prevent it from melting in the summer heat. Transparent lacquer (cashew) is applied to the winding thread, making it beautiful and long-lasting. A beginner's guide to playing (fingering chart) is included. The tuning is adjusted to the second octave using a tuner, so it can be used in ensembles and performances 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 product 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 natural bamboo, there may be scratches or processing marks. This does not affect the sound. #ForSongs #Utamono #Shinobue #Shinobue #BambooFlute #Yokobue #ElevenNoteKey #JapaneseBambooFlute