Thank you for visiting. ・ This is the shamisen's 【ichi no ito (first string)】. ・ It is often used for 【minyo shamisen (folk song shamisen)】. This is not a used item, but a 【new】 one, so there is no deterioration. (The freshness of the strings is vital.) The price includes shipping, so I cannot offer a discount. ・If you purchase multiple items ・If you purchase with other products I can offer a discount, so I would appreciate it if you could 【comment in advance】. If you have any 【opinions or questions】, please feel free to comment. #shamisen #shamisen strings #minyo shamisen