◇ About the Makers ◇ We sell handmade shinobue flutes crafted by a father and daughter team in Shimane Prefecture. The father has been a shinobue instructor for about 25 years and is also a flute maker. We harvest female bamboo (shinotake) growing in the Shizumagawa River (formerly the Ginzangawa River), dry it for over 3 years, and then use it to make shinobue and kagura flutes. ◇ 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 flute, resulting in a calm sound 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: Shinotake (female bamboo) (dried for over 3 years and then heat-treated) ◯ Bore: Painted with synthetic azuki (cashew) lacquer ◯ Exterior: Painted with synthetic lacquer (cashew) ◯ Binding thread: Ivory color 20g of lead is inserted inside the head joint 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 note (second octave), so it is possible to play in ensembles or with other instruments. The Ro note (first octave), high note (second octave), and Daikyo note (third octave) are also 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. ※ Since natural bamboo is used as the material, there may be scratches, but please understand. #ForSongs #ForSongs #Shinobue #Shinobue #BambooFlute #HorizontalFlute #5Note