The Bell Shakuhachi

Discontinued - See my new Murei 'No Bell' shakuhachi

About The Bell Shakuhachi

I was the first person in the world to create complete copies/replicas of Jinashi and Jimori, natural bamboo bore shakuhachi, which I called The Bell Shakuhachi. I endeavored for over ten years to bring my vision to life, beginning with early tests in 2008. Once I was able to release the fully realized vision for my Bell Shakuhachi in 2018, it quickly sold hundreds of copies worldwide to players of all skill levels. The Bell Shakuhachi had key aspects of late Edo Period shakuhachi which gave them a 'sweet' or more 'mellow' sound when compared to most modern Jiari/Jinuri and 'cast-bore' type shakuhachi. To read about why I had to discontinue The Bell Shakuhachi, see my journal entry, Saying bye to the Bell Shakuhachi.

Testimonials for the Bell Shakuhachi

Riley Lee, Dai-Shihan 'Grandmaster'

ESS Shakuhachi Newsletter

The Bell Shakuhachi on the cover of the ESS Newsletter, '19

Ken LaCosse - Mujitsu Taimu Shakuhachi

The Bell Shakuhachi next to a Mujitsu Shakuhachi by Ken LaCosse.

'We all know what's good about bamboo. Show people what's good about other materials. Go Jon go!' - Ken LaCosse

Brian Tairaku Ritchie

(Left to right: Okubo Kodo, Bell Shakuhachi, Yamaguchi Shiro)

'The Bell Shakuhachi can be used for lessons, teaching, or performing up to the professional level. Super quality for the value. Well thought out design. Kudos to Jon for taking the initiative to produce a good instrument for the people.' – Brian Tairaku Ritchie

The Bell Shakuhachi in the Sahara Desert – photo by Robin Tamura ig @shakuhachijourney

The Bell Shakuhachi at the Grand Canyon – photo by Bogfrej Art ig @bogfrej.art