shakuhachi 1.8 *SOLD*
€730.00
1.8 (‘D’)
shakuhachi (jiari) with middle joint
year made: 2019
bamboo: japanese madake
weight: ca. 420g
diameter (at joint): ca. 35mm
length: 546mm
utaguchi: acrylic insert with silver inlay (see note below)
inside: black urushi lacquer
bindings: one inlaid rattan binding below utaguchi and two either side of the 6th node to stabilise hairline surface cracks
key: D (A @ 440Hz)
The shakuhachi comes with a protective utaguchi cap and a carrying bag.
Note: Smooth intonation, good resonance and and open and easy accessible kan octave. There is a small surface interruption of the silver lining below acrylic insert. (see pictures) It does not interfere with sound production or playability of the flute. Nevertheless I’ll offer this flute at a reduced price. (see pictures)
