shakuhachi 1.8 *SOLD*

1.8 (‘D’) *SOLD*

shakuhachi (jiari)
year made: 2022
bamboo: japanese madake
weight:  350 g
diameter (near top): 33.5 – 35 mm
length: 546 mm
utaguchi: acrylic insert with silver inlay
inside: black urushi lacquer
key: D (A @ 440Hz)

The shakuhachi has excellent dimensions and its light to medium weight make it a joy to hold and play. Overtone rich tonal colours, in otsu as well as in kan, accessible dai-kan, tuning, right balance and overall responsiveness complement each other and make this a very capable flute.

Joint metal rings with traditional rattan bindings and a soma patterned bamboo give this shakuhachi also a distinct visual appearance. This shakuhachi can be used for various styles and genres (e.g. honkyoku, sankyoku, min’yō).

The shakuhachi comes with a protective utaguchi cap and a carrying bag. (see pictures)