Vintage Japanese KOTO with Carry Case - 16 Strings - Zither Harp c.1930s - 1960s For Sale

16-String

Vintage Mid-Century

KOTO

Japanese Zither/Harp

Wood Construction

16 Wooden Bridges

Original Carry Case

Includes Original Tuner

I find no maker\'s mark on it, nor indication of its age. Judging by the construction of the carry case, I would have to place it between 1935 and 1965.

[ CONDITION... ]

- Nice vintage condition -- from a non-smoking environment.

- I probably don\'t have the bridges in the right positions. (They\'re free-floating.) Also, I don\'t actually play one of these, so I cannot tune and play it for you. But, as with any used instrument, you will want to put a new set of strings on it.

- The instrument is in good shape. The only thing to mention are a couple of hairline age cracks on the back. (See final photo.) But these are just normal cracks in the wood -- not threatening the integrity of the instrument.

- The case is quite solid, but shows age. There is oxidation on the hardware and latch (though it does function), and some black surface material loss along the edge of the case, as shown.

- I do not have the key, but the case is not locked.

The above is my good-faith attempt to disclose all noteworthy issues. Keep in mind that vintage/antique items always show their age. (Don\'t we all!?) It would be impossible to mention every tiny detail, so please expect that there will be something about this item (or lot) that\'s not perfect and may need touch-up.

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- Dead on arrival: an item that is broken so it does not function, and the listing did not state this, or

- Significantly not as described: A major flaw or discrepancy vs. what was stated in the listing.

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