This is a carefully crafted hichiriki reed made by drying reeds in the shade for several years and applying soot. It has already been played quite a bit. Therefore, it has some discoloration from soot and tea stains, but as a reed, it is actually far more practical than a new one. The shape of the mouthpiece is also a very beautiful oval. It is already playable, so it is recommended for beginners to intermediate players. For those who have performances coming up or want to practice even more, please take a look!! ✨ A diagram using the highest quality Japanese paper is also included.