{"product_id":"suzuki-taisho-goto-uni-187","title":"Vintage Suzuki Kohaku Taisho-Goto (Taisho Koto) w\/ Pickup \u0026 Original Case – Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Japanese Taishō-goto\u003c\/strong\u003e, made by \u003cstrong\u003eSuzuki\u003c\/strong\u003e under their \u003cstrong\u003eKohaku\u003c\/strong\u003e line. This is a traditional Japanese keyed string instrument, sometimes referred to as a \u003cem\u003eTaisho Koto\u003c\/em\u003e, dating to roughly the \u003cstrong\u003e1960s–1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Taishō-goto is a unique instrument that blends elements of a zither, autoharp, and lap-style string instrument. Notes are selected using the mechanical keys, while the strings are plucked or strummed by hand. It’s an incredibly expressive instrument and has found its way into traditional ensembles, experimental music, and studio work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigher-grade Kohaku model\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a solid wooden body with a warm amber finish, gold-colored hardware, and a \u003cstrong\u003efactory-installed pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for amplified performance or recording. The key mechanism works smoothly, and the instrument appears complete and original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBin - PA-14\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047266636140,"sku":"UNI-187","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/jgc-uni-187-01.jpg?v=1784517881","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/suzuki-taisho-goto-uni-187","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}