Hichiriki (Shō) Main Pipe Gagaku Rattan Wrapped Japanese Instrument Kodenraku Ryūteki Shō With Flute Bag & Rosette

This is a genuine bamboo *hichiriki* used for Gagaku (Japanese court music).

It comes with a flute bag and one reed (rozetsu) that is easy to play even for beginners.

I used it for about a month for trial playing, but I happened to acquire another genuine bamboo *hichiriki*, so I am reluctantly selling this one to recoup my purchase costs.

It is very easy to play and produces a rich, deep sound.

It is made by Kobo Hiraku, is a new pipe, made of white bamboo, wrapped with rattan, and coated with cashew lacquer.

Please understand that the pitch and tone quality of a *hichiriki* can vary depending on the player, playing technique, reed, and cement used.

How about this for those who are learning to play the *hichiriki* for the first time, or those who wish to upgrade from a plastic pipe to a genuine bamboo one?

Also, for those who are sensitive to genuine lacquer or have allergies, this is made with cashew lacquer, so it is safe. As it is a new pipe, please nurture it yourself from now on.

Please note that this instrument is typically sold for around 40,000 yen at musical instrument stores and Shinto ritual item shops.

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*As this is a natural product, please proceed with caution and at your own risk, given the value of the transaction.*