mr dave

being that its a traditional japanese instrument i wouldn't expect you to be able to find a shamisen online too easily.

it's also got more in common with the banjo than with a guitar, unlike the lute which has more in common with the guitar.

what other instruments do you play? maybe start with something a bit more traditional for your area. if you want something different than an acoustic guitar there's still banjo, mandolin, ukulele, etc. a mandolin would be kind of similar to a lute, relatively easy to learn, small and compact.

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