Koto grain patterns Jan 27, 2016 12:04:35 GMT Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by noodle on Jan 27, 2016 12:04:35 GMT Hi! I've heard that the price of koto are proportional to the amount of grain patterns on the instrument. Is this an aesthetic thing, or is the wood with !more grains better quality?Noodle