Japanese Rootend Shakuahchi
Koku Nisimura, Kumuso Monk
1915-2002
These are the classical looking shakuhachi . Japanese rootend flutes imported and restored by me.
I am told that most of these flutes( though not all ) are between 40 and 80 years old. I dont know the history of these flutes and am only going on the age estimate of those I buy them from .
They come to me in various states , some with cracks, some with a missing or chipped utagutci ( inlayed blowing edge ) some with bore damage. Others play fine as they are and require little or no repair.
These flutes are made from Japanese madake bamboo which is renowned for making the finest shakuhachis.Because of the increase in worldwide demand for quality shakuhachi, suitable culms of madake bamboo is becoming ever scarcer ( and so more expensive ) in Japan.
Each of these shakuhachis are also a unique part of Japanese history.
No two are alike, most have a scratch or indentation here and there that they have gathered in their journey through the hands of an unknown number of players. They are now ready to begin a new leg of that journey .
Some say shakuhachis play better the more they are played. Others say that once a shakuhachi has cracked its tone may improve.
Japanese madake shakuhachi as well as being famous for making the best shakuhachi is also notorous for cracking.Many high quality shakuhachi have cracked . The crack is then closed and and the flute is bound in various places along the crack . To most experienced players the crack is not considered a defect to a high quality flute that stll plays well.
More flutes will be added to the site as they are made ready for resale so if you dont see the flute you want here now keep checking the wepage for updates.
If you are near the Sunshine Coast ,Qld and want to choose your own rootend flute email or phone me for appoinment time.I usually have about 20 or so Japanese rootend flutes that are ready to sell.
I do my best to accurately describe each flute as well as providing some detailed photos. Email me if more details or photos are required.
I price the flutes on my own estimate of the value and quality of each one. Note that this is only my personal opinion . While there may be a general agreement amongst most skilled players as to what makes a "good" shakuhachi, individual players can often respond quite differently to the same flute.
I sell these flutes at what I consider to be a very good price.My aim is to give other shakuhachi players the opportunity to play one of these rootend Japaneses flutes as another stepping stone on their own shakuhachi journey.
I would much rather see these shakuhachis out in the world being played and appreciated then gathering dust in my workshop cupboard.
I price the flutes on my own estimate of the value and quality of each one. Note that this is only my personal opinion . While there may be a general agreement amongst most skilled players as to what makes a "good" shakuhachi, individual players can often respond quite differently to the same flute.
I sell these flutes at what I consider to be a very good price.My aim is to give other shakuhachi players the opportunity to play one of these rootend Japaneses flutes as another stepping stone on their own shakuhachi journey.
I would much rather see these shakuhachis out in the world being played and appreciated then gathering dust in my workshop cupboard.
Like all my flutes, these restored Japanese shakuahachi come with a money back guarantee. If you are not happy with your flute for any reason send it back and your money will be fully refunded.
If you want to keep it for a week or so for it to be evaluated by someone who may know more about shakuhachis then you do , this is also fine by me.
All the work that I do on these flutes is also guaranteed. If there is any problem with a blowing edge I have replaced or a crack I have repaired send it back and flute will be repaired at no cost to the buyer.
All my restored japanese shakuhachis come with there own flute bag.
More flutes will be added to the site as they are made ready for resale so if you dont see the flute you want here now keep checking the wepage for updates.
If you want to keep it for a week or so for it to be evaluated by someone who may know more about shakuhachis then you do , this is also fine by me.
All the work that I do on these flutes is also guaranteed. If there is any problem with a blowing edge I have replaced or a crack I have repaired send it back and flute will be repaired at no cost to the buyer.
All my restored japanese shakuhachis come with there own flute bag.
More flutes will be added to the site as they are made ready for resale so if you dont see the flute you want here now keep checking the wepage for updates.
For a larger view of any of the photos below just click on it .
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Japanese Shakuhachi J1
Length 56.5cms (22.3 inches ) Weight285 grms
Tuned somehere between a C and C#. Can be played as a C if played a bit flat with the base note remaining sharp or can be bougt up tp C# if played higher. Moves well between 2 octaves.
Medium size bore.
Japanese Shakuhachi J1
Length 56.5cms (22.3 inches ) Weight285 grms
Tuned somehere between a C and C#. Can be played as a C if played a bit flat with the base note remaining sharp or can be bougt up tp C# if played higher. Moves well between 2 octaves.
Medium size bore.
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Japanese shakuhachi J2
Length 54.3 cms (21.4 inches ) Weight 297 grams Top: 36mms Rootend: 50mms
Tuned to C# Lighter colour than most of the other Japanese shauhachi and has a wider bore but is still relatively easy to play and moves well between the notes.
Japanese shakuhachi J2
Length 54.3 cms (21.4 inches ) Weight 297 grams Top: 36mms Rootend: 50mms
Tuned to C# Lighter colour than most of the other Japanese shauhachi and has a wider bore but is still relatively easy to play and moves well between the notes.
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Japanese Shakuhachi J3
Length 52.5 cms ( 20.6 inches ) Weight 265 grams Top: 37mms Rootend :53mms
A relatively small bore flute ( generally means an easier flute to play for new players or those with less breath ). Well tuned in D with the bottom note (Fu ) a bit sharp. Plays nicly in both octaves wiyh the higher octave particularly responsive.
Japanese Shakuhachi J3
Length 52.5 cms ( 20.6 inches ) Weight 265 grams Top: 37mms Rootend :53mms
A relatively small bore flute ( generally means an easier flute to play for new players or those with less breath ). Well tuned in D with the bottom note (Fu ) a bit sharp. Plays nicly in both octaves wiyh the higher octave particularly responsive.
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Japanese Shakuhachi J5
Length 55.5 cms (21.8 inches ) Weight 348 grams Top 35mms Rootend 47mms
Tuned to C#. As the photos show this flute has few scratches and markings on the lower end . Medium bore size. Plays nicely in both octaves and easily move between the two.
Japanese Shakuhachi J5
Length 55.5 cms (21.8 inches ) Weight 348 grams Top 35mms Rootend 47mms
Tuned to C#. As the photos show this flute has few scratches and markings on the lower end . Medium bore size. Plays nicely in both octaves and easily move between the two.
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Japanese Shakuhachi J6
Length 57.5cms (22.6inches) Weight :365grms Top: 37mms Rootend : 50mm
Two piece solid flute. Tuned in key of C. An unusual looking flute with a combination of dark brown lower end and pale upper section. The rear rootend has somehow been damaged and makes the flute look not so pretty from the back but this does not effect the bore or the sound of the flute and it still an impessive looking flute from the front. Very solid two piece flute with the join being a good tight fit.
Japanese Shakuhachi J6
Length 57.5cms (22.6inches) Weight :365grms Top: 37mms Rootend : 50mm
Two piece solid flute. Tuned in key of C. An unusual looking flute with a combination of dark brown lower end and pale upper section. The rear rootend has somehow been damaged and makes the flute look not so pretty from the back but this does not effect the bore or the sound of the flute and it still an impessive looking flute from the front. Very solid two piece flute with the join being a good tight fit.
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Japanese Shakuhachi J8
Length : 54.5cms (21.5 inches ) Weight :353grams Top :37mms Rootend: 55mms
Well tuned in D .Plays very smoothly in both octaves . A few cracks have been sealed.
This is a solid quality two piece flute.
Japanese Shakuhachi J8
Length : 54.5cms (21.5 inches ) Weight :353grams Top :37mms Rootend: 55mms
Well tuned in D .Plays very smoothly in both octaves . A few cracks have been sealed.
This is a solid quality two piece flute.
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Japanese Shakuhachi J9
Length :51.5cms (20.2 inches ) Weight :265 grams Top :33mms Rootend : 60mms
Japanese Shakuhachi J9
Length :51.5cms (20.2 inches ) Weight :265 grams Top :33mms Rootend : 60mms
