Classic Shamisen made of Padauk with short spec (Second Hand)Because the sao is 6cm shorter than with a usual Shamisen, it is convenient when tuning to a higher range or playing chords. The range is octave, the same as a usual shamisen. Because both have synthetic skin, there is no need to worry about the skin tearing. The metal fittings on the tuning pegs are in the traditional kiku gata (chrysanthemum shaped) design, suggesting that this instrument was crafted in the 1970s. For Minyo, Jiuta, Pops If you buy