Listen to this shakuhachi. Sound samples performed by Emmanuelle Rouaud.
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shakuhachi 2.41 *SOLD*
€475.00
Ab +25c (2.41)
shakuhachi (jinashi)
year made: 2024
bamboo: japanese madake
length: 730 mm
weight: 354g
diameter (near top): ca. 34.4-35.2 mm
diameter (opening top): 21/22 mm
diameter (hole root end): 21 mm
diameter (finger holes): 10.5/10 mm
utaguchi: natural bamboo cut
inside: no lacquer
key: Ab +25c (A @ 440Hz)
Although around 2.4 in length, due to the bore diameter, this jinashi is approximately 25 cents higher than ‘Ab’ throughout the scale. Naturally differing embouchure techniques may result in slightly different fundamental pitch values. It playes with a smooth raw sound, up top dai-kan
Visually the shakuhachi has an attractive root-end with some subtle bamboo patterns and markings.
The shakuhachi is particular suitable for playing honkyoku music as well as
