shakuhachi 1.8 *SOLD*

1.8 (‘D’)

shakuhachi (jiari) with middle joint
year made: 2020
bamboo: japanese madake
weight: ca. 350 g
diameter (at joint): ca. 32.5-34.5 mm
length: 548 mm
utaguchi: ivory (substitute) insert with silver inlay
inside: black urushi lacquer
key: D (A @ 440Hz)

A medium to light flute at 350g, slightly oval piece of madake bamboo with root end. Joint with traditional metal rings and decorative rattan binding. It has a smooth, soft tone with good response and an easy accessible kan register. This shakuhachi can be used for various styles and genres (e.g. honkyoku, sankyoku, min’yō).
It comes with a protective utaguchi cap and a carrying bag. (see pictures)