{"product_id":"jbati022","title":"[Pre-owned, carefully selected] Jiuta tortoiseshell bachi ivory handle (single piece, size 78) JBATI003","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Material]　\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine tortoiseshell (single piece)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: ivory handle\u003cbr\u003e*This is a high-grade item combining an ivory handle with tortoiseshell. Because the ivory handle sits naturally in the hand, it is very easy to grip and easy to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Size]　\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening: 140mm　Overall length: 241mm　Weight: 243g　Saijiri: 29mm×29mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip flex: slightly soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA now hard-to-obtain combination of superb genuine tortoiseshell and an ivory handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item is a high-grade jiuta bachi generously combining \"genuine tortoiseshell,\" the top-of-the-line material dreamed of by every shamisen player, with a \"high-quality ivory handle.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortoiseshell bachi are becoming harder to obtain every year, and new production has become extremely difficult even for manufacturers. This item is a supreme, carefully selected pre-owned piece that generously uses such rare material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e■ The real value and current condition of this bachi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperb \"single-piece\" genuine tortoiseshell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt uses high-quality single-piece genuine tortoiseshell, now very rare. The tip flex is finished \"slightly soft,\" which brings out the deep, lustrous, rich tone distinctive of jiuta to the fullest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautiful, hand-fitting ivory handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle uses carefully selected, high-quality ivory with extremely few grain lines. The distinctive skin-like touch of ivory does not slip even with sweaty hands, offering excellent grip. It is finished just slightly narrower than typical for the size-78 class, making it ideal for those with smaller hands or those seeking more delicate control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeautiful, like-new condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite being a pre-owned item, the ivory handle retains a luster just like new and is in very beautiful condition. It is clear at a glance that the previous owner treated it with great care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe hope you will consider this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*This bachi would currently retail new for around 900,000 yen at a specialty shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"和楽器市場·新館","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67915344806041,"sku":"JBATI0022","price":225000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4281\/5897\/files\/20261103_164334.jpg?v=1793701149","url":"https:\/\/wagakkiichiba-sinkan.com\/en\/products\/jbati022","provider":"和楽器市場・新館","version":"1.0","type":"link"}