Construction
Bass Koto is similarly made from the paulownia tomentosa (kiri) wood but the thickness of the wood so taken is approximately twice than that of a single koto. The wood is dried and treated by the traditional method until it gets good for construction. The strings used are made up of Silk threads which are yellow in colour. They give a deep sound. These strings are tied from one end up to the another one and a platform is created made of ivory. Then, the strings are tied over small cylindrical holders with holes and tied very tightly to the downside. The bridges(jī)are also even bold than the common bridges used in koto. The plectra used are made from special ivory so that plucking can be done easily. During playing there is a danger that the bridges can fall from their place.But, the strings are tied so that the bridges cannot fall of but can be moved. Some of the players also use to colour some specific bridges so that while playing, they may not fall.
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