This is an electric TAISHO KOTO with five 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 There are two types of Taishogoto: acoustic and electric, and this is an electric Taishogoto. While you can enjoy louder sound with an amplifier, it can also be enjoyed without one. Using an amplifier also allows you to explore different tonal effects and variations. This model name is "Benkei" (弁慶), named after a legendary warrior monk in Japanese history. Dimensions: 69 × 14 × 8 cm Weight: 1.8 kg (without the soft case) 2.8 kg (including the soft ase) Accessories: 2 picks 4 strings (3 plain, 1 wound). Original soft case There were no issues when testing the sound through an amplifier. 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 The condition is good. 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.