Pine resin/ Matsuyani for Okinawa sanshintakaramon Description Pine resin Matsuyani for Okinawa sanshin Normally peg karakui last around several months before starting to loose grip as a result of the turning required for tuning. When this happens, sanshin players use pine resin to gain back some grip. Pine resin for sanshin is made from pine rosin, powdered clay, oil, and powdered charcoal. By sliding the peg karakui against a piece of pine resin, you gain a thin coat which provides extra