Listen to this shakuhachi. Sound samples performed by Emmanuelle Rouaud.
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shakuhachi 1.8 *SOLD*
€1,150.00
1.8 (‘D’) *SOLD*
shakuhachi (jiari)
year made: 2021
bamboo: japanese madake
weight: ca. 370 g
diameter (near top): ca. 34.5-35 mm
length: 546 mm
utaguchi: acrylic insert with silver inlay
inside: black urushi lacquer
key: D (A @ 440Hz)
This shakuhachi has clear, round tone. It plays very easily through the octaves and has a wide harmonics for a wide spread, creamy sound in otsu with a sweet, light edge in kan. Joint with traditional metal rings and decorative rattan binding. Medium weight bamboo with subtle pattern. 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)
