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shakuhachi for sale

Shakuhachi For Sale

Here you'll find my handcrafted shakuhachi for sale. Working the bamboo is my way of life alongside teaching my students which brings everything full circle. It all begins with bamboo...

You can read more about my approach to crafting shakuhachi below or continue down the page to see my shakuhachi for sale.

The true sound of bamboo - Jinashi and Jimori

The sound of bamboo is boundless variety, from which I handcraft Jinashi and Jimori natural bamboo bore shakuhachi (地無し•地盛り). In order to bring about harmony, I carefully work each unique bamboo bore by making small, yet crucial adjustments at key points. They stand in stark contrast to Jinuri/'Jiari' and 'cast-bore' type shakuhachi which completely fill and form the inside of bamboo with paste or glue into a shape which is not found in bamboo naturally.

In a sense, handcrafting Jinashi and Jimori natural bamboo bore shakuhachi is like brushing original oil paintings, while producing Jinuri and cast-bores is similar to faithfully copying one image, over and over again. Of course, all of these methods deserve equal respect and contribute to the total variety of shakuhachi we can enjoy.

With my work, I wish to celebrate bamboo, both inside and out. Please enjoy the wonderful diversity below and I hope you'll find that some of my shakuhachi resonate with you.

To learn more about this with the aid of images and video, see Jinashi and Jimori vs. Jinuri

The essence of shakuhachi - tonal exploration

My works focus on the essence of the shakuhachi which is tonal exploration. To do this, I make specific crafting choices which provide the widest possible tonal range, and the stability necessary to explore it. This is apposed to shakuhachi which are either limiting in design or those which are optimized for ease and speed, which actually results in less tonal range and stability. Like anything that moves very fast, such optimized shakuhachi race to the loudest volume, making them feel testy and unstable when attempting to explore the tone gradually. It's not unlike a rushed ride through the countryside. By contrast, with my shakuhachi I seek to provide a steady ride so that we can savour every sight, and make stops along the way so as to enjoy the moment.

Root End shakuhachi for sale

My finest root end jinashi and jimori shakuhachi for sale.

(There are often more affordable root end shakuhachi in the 'Shop Seconds' expandable menu further down the page. For even more economical bamboo, expand the menu for Murei 'No Bell' shakuhachi).

Murei 'No Bell' shakuhachi for sale

I craft my Murei shakuhachi from meticulously selected 'above root' bamboo which I fine-tune to the same high standards as my root ends. Unlike pvc and wooden cylindrical bore shakuhachi, the bamboo I select for my Murei have naturally tapering bores which are traditional and integral for a classical sound and feeling. (To learn more see my essay on the subject).

I fully bind Murei and they're insured for life against cracks (root end bamboo is just as susceptible to cracking and I offer free topical bindings for them as well. See Shakuhachi Care and Cracks to learn more). Murei are also lighter in weight than root ends, making them ideal for those who wish to prevent stress injuries or reinjury.

To learn even more see About Murei ‘No Bell’ Shakuhachi , or continue down below to see my Murei shakuhachi for sale...

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Shop 'Seconds'

I have very high standards for my best works. However, I also don't like throwing away perfectly functional shakuhachi which do not live up to these high standards! This is where my 'Shop Seconds' come in. These shakuhachi deserve a good home. I outline all the details on each sale page. Please note that I do not sign these shakuhachi in order to prevent marked-up resale. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly.

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Past works sold

While I've been crafting and selling shakuhachi full-time for over twenty years, this list of past works is relatively recent, beginning in 2023 with my new website.

Sold root end shakuhachi

2023 (sorted by length)

Sold Murei ‘No Bell’ shakuhachi

2023 (sorted by length)

Sold ‘Shop Seconds’ shakuhachi

2023 (sorted by length)