This is a vintage Suzuki Taishogoto, made in Japan and complete with its original hard case. The taishogoto is a traditional Japanese keyed string instrument, and this example is the electric version, designed for amplification, recording, and performance.
It plays like a unique hybrid of a lap steel, autoharp, and keyboard, using numbered keys to fret the strings while allowing expressive right-hand articulation. Plugged in, it produces a rich, resonant tone that works especially well for ambient music, experimental textures, drone, soundtrack work, and traditional Japanese styles.
This instrument features:
Numbered key buttons with smooth, responsive action
Built-in pickup with volume and tone controls
Integrated tuner control (labeled in Japanese)
Standard 1/4" output
Serial number label present on the back
Original Suzuki hard case
bin - PA-0 #5
This is a vintage Suzuki Taishogoto, made in Japan and complete with its original hard case. The taishogoto is a traditional Japanese keyed string instrument, and this example is the electric version, designed for amplification, recording, and performance.
It plays like a unique hybrid of a lap steel, autoharp, and keyboard, using numbered keys to fret the strings while allowing expressive right-hand articulation. Plugged in, it produces a rich, resonant tone that works especially well for ambient music, experimental textures, drone, soundtrack work, and traditional Japanese styles.
This instrument features:
Numbered key buttons with smooth, responsive action
Built-in pickup with volume and tone controls
Integrated tuner control (labeled in Japanese)
Standard 1/4" output
Serial number label present on the back
Original Suzuki hard case
bin - PA-0 #5
