Otamatone Deluxe Electronic Musical Instrument for Adults by Cube/Maywa Denki

The Otamatone, an Innovative and Unique Musical Toy from Japan

Innovative, unique, and now a popular toy worldwide, the Otamatone has earned high praise from fans and the toy industry alike, including the Japan Toy Association's grand prize Japanese Toy Award in their 'High Target' toy division. Developed by design firm Maywa Denki, the Otamatone was first released in Japan in 2009 and has since become the country's best-selling musical toy.

Characterized by its eighth note-shaped body, adorable moving mouth, and silly, buzzing, amusingly off-key "voice," the Otamatone is a cute, quirky, and fun to play electronic musical toy. It is perfect for lovers of all things cute, silly, and weird, and also makes a great gag gift, as well as a unique and amusing gift for violinists and other musicians.

Available in various sizes and designs, including the Otamatone Deluxe, the Original Otamatone, the Otamatone Melody, and special collaborations with Kirby, Sanrio characters, and Hatsune Miku, the Otamatone offers something for everyone. The Deluxe version, in particular, is a full-sized, professional musician-grade Otamatone, featuring a jumbo size, compatibility with speakers and amplifiers (via 3.5mm stereo jack), and a wider neck for more precise playing, making it the ideal choice for musicians looking to master this unique instrument.

The Otamatone is easy to play - simply press and slide fingers up and down the touch-sensitive stem to play different notes. Users can also squeeze the Otamatone's "face" to create a "Wah" effect and shake the stem to add vibrato. With its large fretboard and wide range of notes, the Deluxe version offers a more versatile playing experience, allowing musicians to explore a variety of songs.

Each Otamatone Deluxe comes with an exclusive clip-on carrying strap for easier playing, with attachment points designed to rotate around the neck of the Otamatone comfortably for ease of movement. Additionally, the package includes a 3.5mm aux cable, 3 AA batteries, and an English language instruction manual, providing everything needed to start playing this unique and entertaining musical toy.

Whether you're a lover of all things quirky and adorable or a musician looking for a fun and unique new instrument to master, the Otamatone is sure to delight and entertain. As one of Japan's best-selling music gifts, the Otamatone has become a global sensation, captivating audiences worldwide with its cute, quirky, and undeniably entertaining charm.

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