A Sanshin made of Hama Shitan. Though there is a grafted tree inside body, this is very rare item. Hama Shitan is a tree that grows slowly and hard to get one which reaches a size to made Sanshin. Please check detailed images. http://www.satosyou.com/karami2/200/s143.html Manufacturer: Tadao Uezato Material: Hama Shitan Shape: Makabi style [Paint] Sunchi (clear lacquer coating)Body (Drum part): Choose from Jinkobari, Kyokabari or Honbari Additional item: Bachi, Extra Strings (chiru), Extra Umaguwa, Ssanshin case *Picture is an image of delivery set. Please visit and check the website before purchase. : http://www.satosyou.com/karami2/samurai/0000.html
== How to order =======================Please select one of each from 2 categories.1. Pattern of Drum Body: each pattern is differentSelct your style from the page below. http://www.satosyou.com/karami2/samurai/0000.html -d-03: Jinkobari (Artificial tension; printed snake pattern) -d-02: Kyokabari (Strong tension; applied cloth as base and real snake skin is on top) -d-01: Honbari + $110 (Original tension; real snake skin. Fragile, handle with care) *** Caution!! ***Some country prohibits import of snake products due to Washington Treaty. If it applied to your country, please choose Jinkobari (d-03). We are using real snake skin for Honbari (d-01) and Kyoukabari (d-02). Color and pattern may vary on different screens. 2. Case Please choose your style from the page below. http://www.satosyou.com/karami2/samurai/0000.html -ch-50510: Hard case (ostrich style) / Black color (metal part is gold) -ch-50520: Hard case (ostrich style) / Wine color (metal part is gold) -ch-50511: Hard case (ostrich style) / Black color (metal part is silver) -ch-50521: Hard case (ostrich style) / Wine color (metal part is silver) -cs-3051: Soft case (satchel backpack style) / Black color -cs-3052: Soft case (satchel backpack style) / Wine color -cs-3053: Soft case (satchel backpack style) / Brown color *Color and pattern may vary on different screens. *Soft case won't protect the instrument as hard case so avoid use in crowded place. Delivery Time:For original tension, we start strech snake skin. It takes useally 2 weeks, but could be longer due to weather condition. In case it takes quite a long time will shipping, we will inform you so.Caution:- Avoid sun light. Do NOT leave in parking cars or any place under direct sun light. It may weaken the skin.- Avoid high moisture.- Avoid storage in case for too long, especially in room with air conditioner on. It may cause wrack the lacquer coating. - The more you play, the more the skin gets soft and gives better sound, especially for original tension. It will prevent bugs too.