◇ About the Makers ◇ 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 make shinobue and kagura flutes from female bamboo (shino bamboo) harvested from the Shizumagawa River (formerly the Ginzangawa River), which has been dried for over 3 years. ◇ Shipping Method ◇ We will ship via Yu-Pack (Yu-Yu Mercari Bin) within 1-2 days of purchase. If you need it urgently, please leave a comment. ◇ Description ◇ A 5-note shinobue is three semitones lower than an 8-note shinobue, resulting in a calm tonal range similar to the human voice. Even songs with sharps (#) or flats (♭) at the beginning of the score can be played smoothly by transposing them to C major, without using many semitones. Accessories: Instruction manual (fingering chart) 【Specifications】 ◯ Length: Approximately 48.5cm, Thickness: Approximately 21mm (near the mouthpiece) ◯ Material: Shino bamboo (female bamboo) (dried for over 3 years and then heat-treated) ◯ Bore: Painted with synthetic azuki (cashew) lacquer ◯ Exterior: Painted with synthetic black lacquer (cashew) ◯ Binding thread: Light brown 20g of lead is inserted inside the head joint for stability adjustment. Wood filler is used for the mouthpiece reflector to prevent melting in the summer heat. Transparent lacquer (cashew) is applied to the binding thread for beauty and durability. The tuning is adjusted with a tuner to the upper octave (2nd octave), allowing for ensemble playing and performance with other instruments. The lower octave (1st octave), upper octave (2nd octave), and higher octave (3rd octave) are tuned so that they can be produced with breath control. ◇ 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 receipt rating. We will promptly exchange the item. Returns and cancellations are not accepted. ※ As it is natural bamboo, there may be scratches or processing marks. This does not affect the sound. #ForSongs #ForSongs #Shinobue #Shinobue #BambooFlute #TransverseFlute #5Note