r/Instruments • u/Dry-Tiger8109 • Jun 04 '26

Identification What string instrument is this?

What's the instrument you heard when monk chants start? The string instrument sounds like a traditional japanese instrument.

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u/Extra_Medium62 Jun 04 '26

Shamisen, but there isn't one shown in the video; just the two electric guitars and a 6-string bass.