{"product_id":"matsukaze-taisho-goto-uni-123","title":"Shofu Matsukaze Electric Taishogoto Harp Japan Keyboard String Instrument w\/ Hard Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a Shofu Matsukaze Taishogoto, a traditional Japanese keyboard-style string instrument fitted with an onboard electronic pickup system for amplified performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike a standard acoustic Taishogoto, this example is equipped with electronics and features a 1\/4\" output jack along with onboard controls for volume and tone adjustment. The control plate is labeled in Japanese and allows the player to tailor the instrument's amplified sound when connected to an external amplifier or PA system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisually, this is one of the more attractive Taishogoto instruments we have encountered, featuring a highly figured birdseye-style top, decorative pickguard assembly, chrome hardware, and a fitted hard case. The instrument retains its original Japanese character while offering the added versatility of amplified operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe key system functions by pressing numbered buttons which stop the strings at predetermined notes, making it possible to perform melodies without traditional fretting techniques. This design has made the Taishogoto popular in Japan for both solo and ensemble performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe cleaned the instrument and verified that the keys move freely and return properly. The tuning machines function as intended. The electronics have not been extensively tested beyond basic functionality, but the instrument appears complete and original overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good overall. There are light signs of age and use including minor cosmetic wear, surface marks, and some wear visible on portions of the control plate. Overall it remains a very attractive example and presents exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes the original hard case and everything shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBin - PA-0\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matsukaze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047284068716,"sku":"UNI-123","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/d77e1ee0-9973-43f3-91f9-b8a3cb7a00a8.jpg?v=1784430491","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/matsukaze-taisho-goto-uni-123","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}