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Bachido is the online “home” for shamisen players around the world. Our mission is to support you with everything you need to play the shamisen: instruction, community, and of course, the instrument itself. I hope you will join this amazing international community!

(Wondering what shamisen is all about? Read this.)

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$990

Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, the Matsu shamisen features a sao (and tenjin) made from Akamatsu - Japanese Red Pine. With a hard Shitan fingerboard providing clarity, the lighter Akamatsu wood gives this shamisen a uniquely delicate and woody tone. Read more about the Matsu Shamisen in the Description below!
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The Matsu Shamisen

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$950

Introducing a classic style of hosozao shamisen, 100% Made-in-Japan with premium Shitan (rosewood)! Shitan (rosewood) is a hard and incredibly beautiful wood, and made with high quality standards, this shamisen has a luscious shine and sparkles in the light! This shamisen includes everything you need to start playing shamisen.

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Shitan Shamisen Set (Hosozao)

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$750

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At Bachido, we know that shamisen are very expensive instruments to learn. Though some people know shamisen is for them upon hearing the first strike of the string, it's difficult for most of us to spend $1000 on an instrument without trying it first. Fortunately, Nitta san managed to find shamisen built for school use,...

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The Shamisen Starter Set

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$39.00 – $69.00

Shamisen of Japan teaches you how to professionally play and make the Tsugaru Shamisen, simply and enjoyably! Shamisen of Japan is a valuable resource for both the beginner and the shamisen enthusiast! Ships from California.

Pages: 165
Size: 8½″×11″×½″
Binding: Paperback

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Shamisen of Japan

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To learn more about the Eclipse Shamisen please click on the link below!
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To help you get started with your brand-new Eclipse, I am including several learning materials for free!

Bachido Shamisen Crash Course
Premium Shamisen Course: Tsugaru Jonkara Bushi (Kyu)
Premium Shamisen Course: Tsugaru Jonkara Bushi (Shin)
Premium Shamisen Course: The Nitta Ryu Intensive...

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The Eclipse Shamisen

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$1,750.00 - $2,245.00

To learn more about the Starling Shamisen please click on the link below!
Special Bonus!
To help you get started with your brand-new Starling Shamisen, I am including several learning materials for free!

Bachido Shamisen Crash Course
Premium Shamisen Course: Sakura
Premium Shamisen Course: Ringo Bushi
Premium Shamisen Course: Yasaburo Bushi
Premium Shamisen Course: Tosa no Sunayama

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The Starling Shamisen

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$2,900.00 - $3,345.00

The Akatsuki Shamisen, made by the legendary makers at Tokyo Wagakki (the oldest and most respected shamisen workshop in Japan). Read below to get all the details about this shamisen!
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To help you get started with your brand-new Akatsuki, I am including several learning materials for free!

Bachido Shamisen Crash Course
Premium Shamisen Course: Tsugaru...

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The Akatsuki Shamisen

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$1,950.00 - $2,050.00

To learn more about the Raven please click on the below link!
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To help you get started with your brand-new Raven Shamisen, I am including several learning materials for free!

Bachido Shamisen Crash Course
Premium Shamisen Course: Sakura
Premium Shamisen Course: Tosa no Sunayama
Premium Shamisen Course: Kase no Yakko Odori
Premium Shamisen Course: Advanced...

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The Raven Shamisen

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$500.00 - $640.00

To learn more about the Beginner's Shamisen or the accompanying accessory set, please click on their respective links below!
Special Bonus!
To help you get started with your new Beginner’s Shamisen, I am including several learning materials for free!

Bachido Shamisen Crash Course
Premium Shamisen Course: Sakura
Premium Shamisen Course: Ringo Bushi
Premium Shamisen Course: Yasaburo

Important: This...

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The Beginner's Shamisen

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$299.00 - $470.00

To learn more about the Shamibuddy or the accompanying accessory set, please click on their respective links below!
Special Bonus!
To help you get started with your brand-new ShamiBuddy, I am including several learning materials for free!

Bachido Shamisen Crash Course
Premium Shamisen Course: Sakura
Premium Shamisen Course: Ringo Bushi
Premium Shamisen Course: Yasaburo

Important: This shamisen does...

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The Shamibuddy

Hear From Our Community

I’m ecstatic to find a supportive, English speaking community on the web that has an accessible store with training supplies!

Johnny, Bachido member

I'm always excited to learn from people who are far better than me and you have brought many of them into one place. It's a great service. I have many questions so I'll see you on forums.

Nate, Bachido member

This website is amazing. I know someone already said that, but I get the chills whenever I log in. It's pretty cool.

Anthony, Bachido member