This is a TAISHO KOTO with two strings, made by Suzuki. It is a soprano Taishogoto. The term Taishōgoto in English is typically "Taishogoto," "Taishokoto," "Taisho harp," or "Nagoya harp." It’s a Japanese stringed musical instrument that combines elements of a keyboard and a zither. Since we live in Nagoya, we’re happy to introduce the Nagoya harp. Suzuki is a well-known and respected manufacturer of Taishogoto, praised for its high-quality craftsmanship and reliability. Their instruments are trusted by both beginners and professionals alike for their excellent sound and durability. The uniqueness of this instrument is best understood by watching it being played in a video. Performance video (English): https://youtu.be/i-X6-Kox9_M?si=ccuOGcsHbb5mDvkA While there are electric versions of the Taishogoto, this one is acoustic. Dimensions: 9 × 70 × 16 cm (excluding the box) Weight: 2813 g (including the soft case) Accessories: Two picks Two replacement strings (1 thin strings, 1 thin wound string) Original soft case (due to its age, it has considerable fading and scratches; please refer to the photos) The strings on this Taishogoto are old, so we’ve included new replacement strings as accessories. Changing the strings is simple, and you can follow videos like the ones below to do it. Some people also use guitar strings. How to replace strings (English): https://youtu.be/_7Czc-nPRL4?si=UI1VisMFCsBU750G Using guitar strings on a Taishogoto (English): https://youtu.be/CTbNK4Ukjjo?si=Vaa6QNqWVtplckFd Tuning method (English): https://youtu.be/-TWAg5kG67s?si=aE-xE-g8_hADkYsW Tuning method (Japanese, with subtitles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObYRmGx3NtY We can’t play it, so we haven’t tested it. The condition is good. The name of the previous owner is written in Japanese (Kanji) on the bottom of the soft case. For a Taishogoto of this age, it’s in excellent shape. There may be scratches and dirt due to its age. Please refer to the images. NOITICE The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation. #JapanWeek