12-String Concert Kayagum, Gayageum, Korean Zither Koto

Description

Sound of Asia Offers:
12-String Traditional Korean Kayagum Concert Collection Model
Soft Carrying Case with Shoulder Strap
Hand-Made by Korean Master
Traditional Premium Quality Silk Strings
Paulownia Body (Korean Odong
오동나무
), Chestnut wood backbaord
30 yr. old Japanese Chestnut back wood
Hand carved bridges with Golden Flake Inlay
Standard Full size 56 inches
This beautiful kayagum is an elite model made from respected South Korea kayagum maker Hanullim.  It is a concert collection quality instrument with full and robust voice. The high range sounds clear and resonant while the bass is deep and powerful. The body is carefully carved with golden flake. This kayagum is a masterpiece of art by itself.
The making follow strict traditional way of making sanjo kayagum. The whole wood piece is carved out from Korean paulownia body with detail craftmanship and elegant decoration. The backboard piece is also made of 30 year old Japanese chestnut wood.
The strings are made of traditional silk. The strings are strung tight and ready for set up. It is normally tuned in the sanjo tuning at Eb Ab Bb Eb F Ab Bb C Eb F Ab Bb.
This instrument comes with 1-year warranty from the maker.
Sound of Asia Musical Instruments
is located in 2146 S. Hacienda Blvd., Hacienda Heights, CA.
If you are near by, please welcome to try out the instrument.
Sound of Asia Musical Instrument
is dedicated to offer the most professional East Asian zither instruments. Our goal is to promote the zither or horizontal harp instruments of East Asia. The East Asian zither is known as Guzheng and Guqin in China, Koto in Japan, Kayagum in Korea and Dan Tranh in Vietnam. We work closely with instrument makers and musicians to bring most updated products. Currently, our store carries Guzheng, Guqin, Kayagum and Koto as well as the learning materials and accessories.
Standard shipping flat rate is only for the 48 continental states, please contact us for international shipping and shipping to Alaska and Hawaii.  Shipping insurance is required, as seller will not take responsibility for shipping damages and lost.  International shipping charge does not include duty and taxes.
All Products are shipped out from California.  There will not be extra charge of custom duty tax & fees if you are in the United States.  For international buyers, please be aware that there might be custom duty & fees charged to you upon receiving of the products.