Suzuki produces highly recommended plastic shinobues by Japanese shinobue masters. They are perfect shinobues for beginners to see what it is like to play shinobues without much risk.

1. Affordable - A good bamboo flute costs more than $300 (plus shipping fee from Japan). Many beginners in Japan start with a plastic shinobue to see what it is like and learn the fundamentals.

2. Timely - Most good shinobue artisans have a waiting list, and you may have to wait months for your bamboo flute to arrive.

3. Easy to clean - Just clean with tap water and air dry (You can share it with family and friends!)

4. No urushi (poison ivy) lacquer is used.

5. I stand by the Suzuki quality - I have personally tried 3 other plastic shinobue brands, and Suzuki sounds the BEST. It has a lovely tone (especially 6 hon choshi), and it is easy to produce high notes.

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