This is a 2.6 for a Dublin-based shakuhachi player. It has distinctive colouring as well as a fantastic sound.
This 2.1 has a rich root colouring and a warm tone. I am presently adding some filler to the bore to inhance the response on some notes.
This standard size 1.8 is in one piece and has a fully lacquered bore. It is presently undergoing final tuning.
This standard size 1.8 has a fully lacquered bore. It is presently undergoing final tuning. I started making this shakuhachi three years ago!
This jinashi 2.8 is pitched in F. I am in the middle of finalising hole placement.
This 1.6 with nakatsuki has still to undergo jinuri or lacquering the bore. It will probably take over a year to fully finish. I am presently working on the joint binding and will soon apply the second coat of lacquer to the bore.
The root and bore of this 2.4 jinashi have just been opened. I am adjusting the nodes and root end to get a good Ro.
This standard size 1.8 will have a fully lacquered bore. I am presently working on inserting the buffolo horn utaguchi insert before beginning work on the bore.
These two chokan are pitched one octave below the standard 1.8 shakuhachi. The one on the left has a wide bore and still needs holes. The other uses PVC with a bamboo mouthpiece.
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