Selling Akatsuki Tsugaru Shamisen

Hello everyone,

I have an Akatsuki Tsugaru Shamisen (Details Listed After Photos) that I have decided I want to sell. In terms of use, it has only been lightly strummed to learn for a few moments for 4 or so sessions. I am selling it because my skin is highly allergic to something on it that makes it impossible for me to play. You can probably find my old posts about it. It makes me so sad to let it go as it is one heck of a Shamisen. My only observation is that it could use some polishing. I wanted to see if anyone here would be interested in it or able to make some kind of offer. Currently only looking here within the Community.

Akatsuki Details (https://bachido.com/store/akatsuki-shamisen/)

Akastuki Shamisen:

  1. Sao Style: V Style / Ogi Cut
  2. Sao Size: Futozao (30mm) - Large
  3. Skin: Hibiki (White) - Synthetic
  4. Other: Designed to be dismantled
  5. Original Cost: $2,489.00

Shamisen Accessories:

  1. Backpack Case - Tsugaru Shamisen
  2. Finger Placement Number Stickers (Applied to Shamisen)
  3. Ito Set Pack (Tsugaru)
  4. Neo - Color: Navy
  5. Dou Gomu Shi-ru
  6. Fujaku
  7. Faux-Bekkour Bach (x2)
  8. Bamboo Koma (Bone Tip)
  9. Yubikake - Color: Beige, Size: Large
  10. Book: Shamisen of Japan, Definitive Guide to Tsugaru
  11. Misc: Fabric to make a Doukake
  12. Original Accessory Cost: $950.00

Total Original Cost: $3,439.00

Hello @adoring.artist

That is the Urushi lacquer, and yes, some people are alergic to it.
You can have the urushi removed, and have it refinished with camelia oil.
Please reach out to Bachido to see about the re-finishing job.