Authentic Japanese Shamisen - Traditional Three-Stringed Lute Instrument #1301997 (License: Personal Use)

This traditional Japanese shamisen showcases a rich purple lacquered neck with precise fret markers, an octagonal soundbox made of paulownia wood, and three wooden tuning pegs. The instrument includes a decorative inlay near the soundhole and is strung with silk or nylon strings for authentic tonal quality. Its elegant design reflects centuries of craftsmanship used in kabuki, bunraku, and min’yō music.

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