This shakuhachi boasts a luxurious appearance and a remarkably rich core sound, beautifully enveloped by transparent overtones. In the lower register, there is a deep, earth-shattering resonance, yet the sound never becomes muffled; each note is clearly separated and distinct. The leaps to the higher register are also brilliant, with a sharp attack infused with the unique "refined" quality inherent in bamboo, an organic material. As a result, it produces not just a beautiful sound, but a profound resonance that speaks to the listener's soul.