◇ 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 (shinotake) harvested from the Shizumagawa River (formerly the Ginzangawa River), dried for over 3 years. ◇ Shipping Method ◇ We will ship within 1-2 days of purchase using Yu-Yu Mercari Bin's eco-friendly packaging. If you are in a hurry, please leave a comment. ◇ Description ◇ The 10-hon choshi flute has finger holes that are about 5mm narrower than the 8-hon choshi flute, making it easier for even elementary school students to cover the holes, making it ideal for beginners. Accessories: Instruction manual (fingering chart) 【Specifications】 ◯ Length: Approximately 35.5 ~ 36.5 cm, Thickness: Approximately 16 ~ 17 mm (near the mouthpiece) ◯ Material: Shinotake (female bamboo) (dried for over 3 years and then heat-treated) ◯ Holes: Inner surface coated with synthetic azuki-colored lacquer (cashew) ◯ Outer surface: Coated with synthetic lacquer (cashew) ◯ Binding thread: Gray 12g of lead is inserted inside the head of the tube for stability adjustment. Wood putty 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 high register (second octave), so it is possible to play in ensembles or with other instruments. It is tuned so that you can play the lower register (first octave), the high register (second octave), and up to the higher registers 1 and 2 with the strength of your breath. ◇ 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 overly concerned about perfection. ※ We inspect the product before shipping, but if there are any initial defects, please contact us "before" giving a reception evaluation. We will promptly exchange the item. ※ The detailed photos from the second image onwards are taken to match the actual colors as closely as possible, but the colors may look slightly different when you see them in person. Please understand. ※ Since natural bamboo is used as the material, there may be scratches and marks from where the nodes were removed, but please understand this. Please enjoy it as a natural pattern. #UtaYo#UtaMono#Shinobue#ShinoFue#TakeFue#Yokobue#JuHonChoshi#JapaneseBamboo Flute