Thank you for viewing. This is a Japanese flute (shinobue) in the key of G (five-tone). It has a mother-of-pearl inlay on the head, a rubbed-lacquer finish, and is bound with wisteria at the top and bottom. The maker of this flute, Mr. Omi, passed away in August 2024. It has received very high praise from everyone, from beginners to experienced players. Please take this opportunity to consider it. Here is an introduction to the maker of this flute: ↓ ↓ ↓ Mr. Omi originally made scabbards for swords and was a lacquerer. His grandson plays the shinobue on the high stage of Miyajima, and he has been acquainted with professional shinobue players. He has been making shinobue for 10 years. Therefore, he makes professional-grade flutes. In recent years, he has also been making kagura flutes. Mr. Omi's flutes are used by famous kagura troupes in Hiroshima, as well as by professional shinobue players. We have had professionals play and confirm the quality, and we are listing flutes that are easy for beginners to produce sound. The fingering is also professional-grade, designed to avoid mistakes. The sound is very good. The lacquer finish makes it resonate well. It has wisteria binding and a rubbed-lacquer finish. It is made to match the taiko drums. Each flute is finished with great care. *Because bamboo is a natural material, not all of it is perfectly clean. Please understand that there may be some scratches and stains inherent to the bamboo. Please refer to the photos. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment. Shinobue, Ryuteki, Nokan, Rippei, Shishida, Kunpu, Ransho, Ranjou