{"product_id":"wkt-tkoto33","title":"[Pre-owned koto, carefully selected] Kuriko koto, Koki tamabuchi trim \/ one inlaid line WKT-tkoto26","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct details \u003cbr\u003eMaterial\/Paulownia (Aizu-grown) \u003cbr\u003eSize\/6 shaku \u003cbr\u003eStrings\/Strong Tetron string (No. 17.5) \u003cbr\u003eAccessories\/Kuchimae set (new)・Ji set (new)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDensely resonant Aizu paulownia, with a beautiful lingering tone that touches the heart.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA work of art on par with a brand-new 2-million-yen koto. A superb instrument the previous owner cared for with great devotion.\u003cbr\u003eFor performers aiming for even greater heights, we bring you this high-grade kuriko koto with an especially refined design.\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is a [carefully selected pre-owned instrument], using an even more selectively chosen top-tier material from among quality paulownia that already meets our standards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease experience for yourself the elegant presence created by its \"tamabuchi wrap\" using Koki wood for the decoration, with a discerning \"single inlaid line\" along the edges, and the rich acoustics unique to kuriko construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e■ \u003cb\u003eThe genuine value this koto holds, and its current condition\u003c\/b\u003e■\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof of careful handling.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dents and marks left by a ji (koto bridge) tipping over during play are usually the biggest concern when choosing a pre-owned koto. This piece, however, shows almost none of those dents or marks from the ji. You can clearly see from the photos just how carefully and attentively the previous owner treated it. It's in an exceptional condition, with almost no sign of use — the kind you rarely come across.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEspecially high \"paulownia density\" even for this class, and an even tone with no unevenness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body uses top-grade Aizu paulownia. Compared to other kuriko koto in the same class, its wood density is notably high. The grain balance is also excellent, producing a clear tone with no unevenness across the entire range. The wood is also neither too soft nor too hard — a wonderfully balanced state that makes it comfortable to play for a wide range of people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Komochi ayasugi carving\" for ideal resonance\u003c\/b\u003e The inside of the koto (underside of the top) is beautifully finished with \"komochi ayasugi carving\" to maximize the acoustic effect. By cutting out unwanted harshness and allowing the sound to resonate beautifully inside, it lets you deeply enjoy clear, refined overtones and the beautiful, rich lingering resonance unique to kuriko koto. The back board uses generous amounts of masame board with a beautiful grain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe lustrous, fade-free design of \"Koki tamabuchi trim with single inlaid line\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe decorative sections such as the shibu-roku use a tamabuchi wrap made of high-grade Koki wood, with the added touch of a thin single inlaid line along the edges — a luxurious, detail-oriented build. There is no fading on the decorative parts, and the beautiful luster remains just as it was.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe elegance of \"genuine solid ivory\" on the kuchimae\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe kuchimae section (such as the tongue piece) makes very generous use of seamless, solid genuine ivory, highlighting its dignity as a top-tier piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelivered entirely new: the \"kuchimae set\" and other accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e So you can use it with complete peace of mind, all of the accessories the previous owner used, such as the kuchimae, will be replaced with a brand-new \"kuchimae set\" for delivery. (*The one shown in the photos is included.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully set up: strings are strung after your order, for a \"delivered in perfect condition\" guarantee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We never ship instruments that have been strung and left sitting in stock. Once you place your order, our craftsmen string each koto individually, one at a time, at just the right tension, and finish it to sound its best before delivery. The standard string gauge is No. 17.5 strong Tetron, but it can also be changed to No. 17 or No. 18 to suit your playing style or preference. We're happy to accommodate your preferred tension as well — our craftsmen carefully string the koto after you order, and deliver it in perfect condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA kuriko koto with this level of paulownia density and this level of detailed single-inlaid-line decoration would normally cost around 2 million yen if bought new.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has been kept in a wonderfully clean condition overall, but as this is, of course, a pre-owned instrument, if you're concerned about minor scratches we'd suggest considering a new koto instead. That said, it's rare to find an instrument of this caliber — so carefully preserved by its previous owner that even the ji marks are barely visible — at such a realistic, pre-owned price.\u003cbr\u003eWe confidently recommend it as a trustworthy companion for your playing going forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease feel free to contact us with any questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[About string tension]\u003cbr\u003eAs a rule, we tune the strings using the standard \"high pitch (takachoshi)\" tension.\u003cbr\u003eWe generally do not recommend the \"high-low\" (takahiku-choshi) tuning that allows for both high and low pitch.\u003cbr\u003eThe reason is that, to make low pitch possible, the strings need to be strung looser overall than usual.\u003cbr\u003eIn that case, there's no issue when playing in low pitch, but when playing in high pitch, the overall string tension is looser than normal, which means the tone can't be brought out to its full potential — a real drawback.\u003cbr\u003eIf you'll mainly be playing pieces in low pitch, we recommend the high-low tuning; otherwise, the standard high-pitch tuning is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"和楽器市場·新館","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67607484760217,"sku":"WKT-tkoto33","price":395000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4281\/5897\/files\/20261003_162548.jpg?v=1791019454","url":"https:\/\/wagakkiichiba-sinkan.com\/en\/products\/wkt-tkoto33","provider":"和楽器市場·新館","version":"1.0","type":"link"}