"Kokutan" : This is half Kuruchi and half Shimakuro. There are sharp strips.Detailed imag. http://www.satosyou.com/karami2/400/s333.htmlPattern: Makabi Style Sanshin (Okinawa Shamisen)Material: Kokutan from LaosManufacturer: Yukio HigaPaint: KasabiBody (Drum part): 3 options of Jinkobari, Kyokabari and Honbari Additional item: Bachi, Extra Strings (chiru), Extra Umaguwa, Ssanshin case*Picture is an image of delivery set.
HOW TO ORDER
Select one of each from 2 categories.
1. Drum Body (each pattern is different)Please select your style from the page below.http://www.satosyou.com/karami2/samurai/0001.htmld-03: Jinkobari + $0 (Artificial tension; printed snake pattern)d-02: Kyokabari + $0 (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).2. CasePlease choose your style from the page below.http://www.satosyou.com/karami2/samurai/0002.htmlch-50510: Hard case (ostrich style) / Black color (metal part is Gold)ch-50520: Hard case (ostrich style) / Wine color (metal part is Gold)cs-3051: Soft case (satchel backpack style) / Black colorcs-3052: Soft case (satchel backpack style) / Wine colorcs-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.