shakuhachi 2.23 *AVAILABLE*

Bb -15c (2.23)

shakuhachi (jinashi)
year made: 2024
bamboo: japanese madake
length: 675 mm
weight: 331g
diameter (near top):  ca. 35.5-36 mm
diameter (opening top):   21/22 mm
diameter (hole root end):  21 mm
diameter (finger holes):  11.5, 11, 10.5, 11, 11.5 mm
utaguchi: natural bamboo cut
inside: no lacquer
key: Bb-15c  (A @ 440Hz)

Around 2.2 in length, this jinashi playes in a fundamental of pitch of ‘Bb’ -15cents throughout the scale. Naturally differing embouchure techniques may result in slightly different fundamental pitch values. It playes with a raw but clear sound, with strong focused kan and up to dai-kan.

Visually the shakuhachi has an attractive curved root-end with some subtle bamboo patterns and markings

The shakuhachi is particular suitable for playing honkyoku music as well as being simply used for breathing and meditative exercises and practices.