◇ About the Maker ◇ I sell handmade shinobue flutes crafted by my father, who has been a shinobue instructor in Shimane Prefecture for about 25 years. He makes shinobue and kagura flutes from female bamboo (sasa bamboo) harvested from the Shizuma River (formerly the Ginzangawa River) and dried for over 3 years. ◇ Shipping Method ◇ We will ship via Yu-Pack (Yu-Yu Mercari Bin) within 1-2 days of purchase. Please comment if you need it urgently. ◇ 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 has finger holes that are about 5mm narrower than the 8-note key, making it easier for even elementary school students to cover the holes, making it ideal for beginners. 【Specifications】 ○ Length: Approximately 35cm, Thickness: Approximately 16mm (near the mouthpiece) ○ Material: Sasa bamboo (female bamboo) (dried for over 3 years and then baked) ○ Hole: Inner synthetic red lacquer (cashew) coating ○ Outer: 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 point, 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. Returns and cancellations are not accepted. ※ Since natural bamboo is used as the material, there may be scratches, but please understand. #ForSongs #ForSongs #Shinobue #Shinobue #BambooFlute #Flute #ElevenNoteKey #JapaneseBambooFlute