2.8 nobekan (one piece) shakuhachi, pitched between F and F sharp-€800 (approx. £632, ¥134,000, $1,249, Aus$1,308).
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This shakuhachi has a full, round Ro otsu and plays easily in both registers. It has one coat of clear lacquer in the bore and a red lacquer hole finish. The thumb hole was repositioned for ease of playing.
2.8 Kinko ivory utaguchi.
2.8 nobekan (one piece) shakuhachi, pitched in F-€600 (approx. £474, ¥100,500, $936, Aus$981).
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This shakuhachi has a fog horn Ro otsu and a wide bore and utaguchi opening. It has a Kinko ivory utaguchi and distinct celtic green lacquer holes! Ideal for 'blowing zen.'
Detail of the unique colouring of 2.8 nobekan.
2.4 nobekan (one piece) ji-nashi shakuhachi, pitched in A-€400 (approx. £316, ¥67,000, $624, Aus$654).
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This is a true ji-nashi shakuhachi with no lacquer or filler in the bore. It has a natural utaguchi and red lacquer finish on the holes. Ideal for honkyoku like Sanya and Sanan.
Red lacquer on holes of 2.4 ji-nashi shakuhachi.
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