Shitan (purple sandalwood) neck (with a gentle curve), body made of Karin (rosewood) The body has been newly re-skinned with four-layer hide on both sides. (This four-string kokyu is an original instrument using shamisen materials.) The neck joint has reinforcement (one-piece neck). Warning: This instrument uses real lacquer. Please be careful if you have allergies or are prone to skin irritation. Size (cm) Total length: 71 From the nut to the top of the body: 35.5 Neck width: 2.2 Body width: 10.5 Body length: 12 Body thickness: 9 Tenon tip: 11 Bamboo bow, total length 80 cm Horse tail hair: 60 cm Accessories: Koki (red wood) bridge, rosin, finger rest, silk strings The bow has been modified for ease of playing.