Thank you for visiting. ・ This is a shamisen's "third string" (san no ito). ・ It can be used for a wide range of shamisen styles, including Nagauta, Kouta, Hauta, and Minyo. ・ This is not a used item, but a brand new one, so there is no deterioration. (The freshness of the strings is crucial.) ・ The price includes shipping, so we cannot offer a discount... ・ However, if you are purchasing multiple items ・ or purchasing with other products, we would appreciate it if you could [comment beforehand]. If you have any opinions or questions, please feel free to comment on anything.