shakuhachi 2.4 *SOLD*
€1,350.00
2.4 (‘A’) *SOLD*
shakuhachi (jiari)
year made: 2024
bamboo: japanese madake
weight: 420g
diameter (near top): ca. 33.5-34.2 mm
length: 736 mm
utaguchi: acrylic insert with silver lining
inside: black urushi lacquer
key: A (A @ 440Hz)
A light piece of madake bamboo, cured for between 30-40 years, makes this shakuhachi specially easy to hold. It has a tone with a full body and excellent range of tonal colours. A round, solid otsu, as well as an easy to reach kan register . There is also access to a full dai-kan (3.octave). The first (bottom) and third hole is offset for more ergonomical holding of flute.
The joint is made in honkyoku style rattan bindings. The weight of the flute for a 2.4 is light at 420 g. Mainly a bright light bamboo colour with some subtle markings towards the root end. This shakuhachi can be used for various styles and genres, particularly suited to honkyoku and equally to modern/contemporary music too.
The shakuhachi comes with a protective utaguchi cap and a carrying bag. (see pictures.)
