【Extremely Rare, Full Set】Koga Taishō Koto, supervised by Zen-On, with keys, spare strings, pick, and instruction manual

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This is a Koga Taishogoto (Koga Zither) supervised (reprint) by the renowned Showa-era composer Masao Koga.
It features a very tasteful, traditional design with a black lacquer finish adorned with a vibrant depiction of Mt. Fuji and pine trees.
This is an extremely rare, complete set, with almost all of the original accessories that were sold at places like the Japan Culture Center.
The case and cleaning cloth are inscribed with lyrics from famous songs such as Sake wa Namida ka Tameiki ka and Kage wo Shitōte, making this a truly profound and elegant item.

[Luxurious Accessories (All Included)]
- Taishogoto Body: Beautiful lacquered design featuring Mt. Fuji and pine trees.
- Dedicated Hard Case: Printed with song lyrics.
- Dedicated Case Keys (2): For locking the case.
- Spare Strings (Koga Taishogoto Strings): Original, unopened, and unused from the time.
- Dedicated Picks (2): So you can start playing right away.
- Cleaning Cloth: Printed with lyrics and Masao Koga's signature.
- Instruction Manual: Includes the original explanatory booklet.

[Product Condition]
- Operation: Confirmed that all keys (buttons) move smoothly.
- Exterior: The body has minor scuffs due to age, but is in generally good condition with no major damage.
- Metal Parts: Some rust and tarnish are visible on metal parts such as the pegs (tuning pegs). Please check the photos for details.
- Strings: The strings are currently attached, but as they are old, they may break during tuning or playing. Please replace them at your own expense if necessary.
- Cleaning Cloth: There is a round stain as shown in the photo.
- Proof of Authenticity: A JASRAC license sticker (No. 9405921-715) is affixed to the case (or body).

[Packaging and Shipping]
- The price includes shipping, so shipping will be done using simple packaging and the most economical method.

[Other]
- Immediate purchase is welcome.
- No pets or smokers in the household.
- As this is an amateur inspection, there may be minor oversights.
- Please refrain from purchasing if you are seeking perfection.
- Even if negotiations are ongoing in the comments, the first person to purchase will be prioritized according to Mercari's rules.

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Thank you for your consideration.