Up for sale is a vintage Japanese Taishō-goto, made by Suzuki under their Kohaku line. This is a traditional Japanese keyed string instrument, sometimes referred to as a Taisho Koto, dating to roughly the 1960s–1970s.
The Taishō-goto is a unique instrument that blends elements of a zither, autoharp, and lap-style string instrument. Notes are selected using the mechanical keys, while the strings are plucked or strummed by hand. It’s an incredibly expressive instrument and has found its way into traditional ensembles, experimental music, and studio work.
This example is a higher-grade Kohaku model, featuring a solid wooden body with a warm amber finish, gold-colored hardware, and a factory-installed pickup, making it suitable for amplified performance or recording. The key mechanism works smoothly, and the instrument appears complete and original.
Bin - PA-14
Up for sale is a vintage Japanese Taishō-goto, made by Suzuki under their Kohaku line. This is a traditional Japanese keyed string instrument, sometimes referred to as a Taisho Koto, dating to roughly the 1960s–1970s.
The Taishō-goto is a unique instrument that blends elements of a zither, autoharp, and lap-style string instrument. Notes are selected using the mechanical keys, while the strings are plucked or strummed by hand. It’s an incredibly expressive instrument and has found its way into traditional ensembles, experimental music, and studio work.
This example is a higher-grade Kohaku model, featuring a solid wooden body with a warm amber finish, gold-colored hardware, and a factory-installed pickup, making it suitable for amplified performance or recording. The key mechanism works smoothly, and the instrument appears complete and original.
Bin - PA-14
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