Japanese Shamisen SANSHIN Set ”Bingata Black” Japan Import
The sanshin, a precursor of the Japanese shamisen, is a traditional musical instrument of Okinawa, located in the southwestern islands of Japan. Often likened to a banjo, it traditionally consists of a snakeskin covered body, neck and three strings.
We are an official and exclusive online shop of asobi sanshins for all international customers. You find here a new range of original wooden series made in Okinawa, Japan. They can be maintained easily by yourself and especially are much more solid than snakeskin covered ones.
Choose your favorite style and color, check other listings :
- Okinawan “bingata (crimson type)” white, orange, black, blue, or beige
- Okinawan “minser (weave of a 400 year tradition)” aqua blue, brown, purple, black, or pink
- Hawaian “hula” green, blue, brown or beige
All basic accessories are included to this set so you can start to play it on its arrival :
1. wooden sanshin (approx. 80cm x 20cm x 8cm = 31” 1/2 x 8” x 3”)
2. black zippered carring soft case
or a black or brown alminium hard case available at a surcharge of $100 and an additional shipping cost of $20
3. illustrated instruction & score book in Japanese with DVD (Japanese NTSC system)
4. basic instruction in English
5. 2 sets of extra strings
6. ceramic bachi (pick)
7. triangle guitar pick
8. positioning stickers (which will be previously marked out)
* Please note that if you are left handed, you will just need to switch the 1st and the 3rd string as for a guitar.
Shipment : by
$55 to
$70 to North & Central America and
$80 to
$140 to
For North, Central & South American, European and African residents, shipment by SAL taking approx. 2 weeks (insurance included) available on request.
$65 to North & Central America, Europe and Oceania
$85 to South America and Africa