Both the neck and the body are heavy, making this a Sanxian with a substantial overall weight. The rich overtones and volume from the thick genuine skin are irresistible. The material for the thicker neck is genuine ebony. While the origin is unknown, it is a high-quality and luxurious neck called "maguro" (true black) with almost no sapwood. It is synonymous with high-end Sanxian. The sapwood appears red, so it's not a black opaque finish but a see-through red called "Aka Sunchi." Over time, the finish has developed a satin-like texture, but there are no scratches that diminish its value, no warping of the neck, and no buzzing, making for very comfortable playability. There may be oversights regarding scratches, so please examine the photos carefully before considering. It has been maintained and cleaned for this listing. Please understand that this is a used item, and those seeking shop-quality items should refrain from purchasing. Specifications Head Shape: Makabe Neck: Genuine Ebony Neck Weight: 476g (excluding tuning pegs) Skin: Reinforced (Kyouka-bari) Tension: 7 bu (slightly strong) Brand: Unknown Manufacturing Year: Unknown (Estimated to be from around 2015 to recent years) Finish: Urethane See-Through Red - Aka Sunchi Finish Case: Crocodile-patterned hard case Current New Price: ¥180,000 #Sanxian #Sanshin #TraditionalCraft #TraditionalArts #JapaneseMusicalInstruments #StripedEbony #Yushigi #GenuineSkin #ArtificialSkin #ReinforcedSkin