This shamisen is made from kouki wood that is rare, and the dou has natural skin on both sides. Because the sao is 5cm shorter than with a usual Shamisen, it is convenient when tuning to a higher range or playing chords. The range is 3 octave, the same as a usual shamisen. This is a mitsuori neck, so you can carry it easily, especially on a flight. This has azumasawari, and both sides are natural skin.