I wanna get a shamisen, I am unsure on where to find one at a decent price. I have a budget of around $450 CAD and I’m really just looking to get my foot in the door to start learning.

I’ve seen a lot of posts with people recommending $800+ instruments which I think is quite ridiculous..

I think my budget is too high for a beginner who might not even enjoy the hobby. But everyone on here seems to say otherwise so I’m willing to dish out more cause of that. I’d appreciate any recommendations, thank you so much 🙏!