shakuhachi 1.8 *SOLD*

1.8 (‘D’) “SOLD”

shakuhachi (jiari)
year made: 2024
bamboo: japanese madake
weight:  389 g
diameter (near top):  34.8-35.1 mm
length: 547 mm
utaguchi: black acrylic with silver inlay
inside: black urushi lacquer
key: D (A @ 440Hz)

This jiari shakuhachi is made from japanese madake bamboo harvested more than 50 years ago. This length of time of drying makes excellent bamboo for shakuhachi. The flute has a rich variety of tonal colours with a round, creamy sound colour, it overall a great response and balance throughout the octaves. Both, otsu and kan register are easy ccessible and is also capable of the full dai-kan range.

There are traditional rattan bindings on the middle joint rings and the bore is finished with black urushi. The bamboo has attractive markings and is comfortable to hold.

This shakuhachi can be used for various styles and genres e.g. honkyoku, sankyoku or modern music. The shakuhachi comes with a protective utaguchi cap and a carrying bag. (see pictures)