◇ 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 harvest female bamboo (shinodake) growing in the Shizumagawa River (formerly the Ginzangawa River), dry it for over three years, and then use it to make shinobue and kagura flutes. ◇ Shipping Method ◇ We will ship via Yu-Pack (Yu-Yu Mercari Bin) using eco-friendly packaging. We will ship within 1-2 days of purchase. ◇ First ◇ Shinobue flutes tuned to the Do-Re-Mi scale 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 Do-Re-Mi scale flutes) Occasionally, some regions use the first hole on Do-Re-Mi scale flutes, but on shinobue flutes with 1-8 honchoshi and longer lengths, the first hole is out of reach for the fingers. ※ See the reference images at the end. 【Specifications】 Included: Instruction manual (fingering chart) ◯ Length: Approximately 43-45cm, Thickness: Approximately 19-21mm (near the mouthpiece) ◯ Material: Shinodake (female bamboo) (dried for over 3 years and then heat-treated) ◯ Holes: Interior coated with synthetic azuki-colored lacquer (cashew) ◯ Exterior: Coated with synthetic transparent lacquer (cashew) ◯ Binding thread: Ivory color ・16g of lead is inserted inside the head of the tube for stability adjustment. The reflector on the mouthpiece uses wood putty to prevent melting in the summer heat. ・The flute is tuned so that you can produce the Ro-on (1st octave), Ko-on (2nd octave), and Daiko-on (3rd octave) with varying breath strength. ※ Because natural shinodake is used, the tone and playing feel vary from flute to flute. Those already accustomed to other flute makers' flutes may need some time to get used to producing the Daiko-on range. Also, the sound produced may vary depending on the individual product and the player's technique. ◇ 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 products before shipping, but if there are any initial defects, please contact us "before" giving a reception evaluation. We will promptly exchange the item. ※ There may be scratches or processing marks due to the use of natural bamboo. These do not affect the sound. #UtaYo#UtaMono#Shinobue#ShinoFue#TakeFue#Yokobue#7Honchoshi#Japanese Bamboo Flute