6 Ft. 13-string Professional Koto Japanese Zither Musical Instrument This is a professional quality koto instrument made from well-respected Japanese instrument maker Mishimaya. The whole wood piece is carved out from paulownia body with detail craftmanship and elegant decoration using shitan wood. Please take a look at the nice wood grains of the soundboard. There are hand carved sound grooves underneath the soundboard to enhance the sound quality. (see the picture below) The strings are strung tight and ready for set up. *Hand Carved Paulownia Body *Hand Carved sound grooves underneath the soundboard *Deluxe Carrying Case *14 Bridges Set *Free 2-piece stands *Free Finger Picks