Shamisen is the 　traditional Japanese pole string instrument.

The shamisen is a simple instrument played by hitting the strings with a plectrum.

If you pay close attention, however, you will notice that astonishingly ingenious and Precise functions and skills are behind the shamisen.


While most shamisen necks can be split into three pieces, there also exist those that can be split into five or even six pieces. Despite the microscopic precision in such parts as the neck joints and sawari, some primitive parts are left in the completed form. Fuzzy areas, since the music sometimes requires the player to adjust tension of the strings while performing, are created intentionally.

The shamisen has three strings, mainly made of silk. Hide from a cat or dog is stretched over the body. Hard and dense Indian redsander wood is used for the neck and body. The neck, approximately 1m in length, can be disjointed into three parts.

The shamisen is attracting much attention now due to its new electric version.

The typical stage microphone picks up mostly the sound of the plectrum hitting the strings to the detriment of the more important musical notes and tones. The birth of a shamisen with a built-in pickup has given rise to diversity in playing styles as it enables musicians to perform with large drums and rock bands, or at outdoor concerts.

Japan's electric shamisen makes many things possible. It is certainly a unique gift for the ears of
music fans.

This product can be connected to some sound effect creators so you can make various sounds.

It also can be performed at a volume which will not defeat the other electric musical instruments, because it can be used through the amplifier.