Basic info
custom shamisen hand-made by Mitsumasa in Tokyo
made: 2000
orig. price: $6000 ($10000 in 2024 dollars)
curr. value: $2000?
skins: 2015, fair condition, catskin both sides, discolored for unknown reason but sound unaffected
pegs: salvaged ivory plus wooden practice set
wear: minimal, neck resurfaced once by Mitsumasa
features: slightly larger and heavier than average nagauta shamisen (custom-made for 155lb, 5'10" player), slotted neck joinery
Count:
1
Ownership:
kristofer bergstrom
Category:
Acquisition
Date acquired:
Saturday, 2000, April 1
Origin:
New
Value:
6 000.00