1.7 Shakuhachi w. Root End. Traditional Zen Instrument. Pentatonic Notes. Sounding is peaceful with serenity. Disciplined zen Buddhists use this instrument as an enlightenment with meditation and intuition. **Note : Pictures shown is a sample one from my stock. The one, when you purchased, that will be shipped to you should be the same quality, same model as the pictured one you saw in this listing. As all the shakuhachi were all hand-made and they were NOT identical in terms of its outer appearance which means the number of joints, the positioning of the holes, the vein and grains of the body should be looked different from one to the other. So I hope the buyer has this understanding beforehand. **