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  • Size Options 9cm x 16.5cm (Regular) – Normal size for…
    Size Options 9cm x 16.5cm (Regular) – Normal size for Tsugaru style. 7cm x 15cm (Trimmed) – Ideal if you have average size hands but tend to find tsugaru bachi unwieldy. 6cm x 13cm (Small) – Best for kids or small hands.
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  • This koma is made with a bamboo (Madake) base and…
    This koma is made with a bamboo (Madake) base and a bekko saddle. While it is technically sized for Tsugaru style, it can be used with any shamisen type.
  • Wider than most tsugaru koma. Height: 8.89mm
    Wider than most tsugaru koma. Height: 8.89mm
  • According to Nitta san, Shari bamboo (舎利竹) is aged and…
    According to Nitta san, Shari bamboo (舎利竹) is aged and extra dry. Height: 6.73mm
  • This is the Fujiito brand of ito. They are the…
    This is the Fujiito brand of ito. They are the most common brand of string for shamisen. It’s considered to be average quality for ‘practice use’, but I use them for performance and nobody notices the difference!
  • This koma is made entirely of bamboo (Madake). While it…
    This koma is made entirely of bamboo (Madake). While it is technically sized for Tsugaru style, it can be used with any shamisen type.
  • This koma is made with a bamboo (Madake) base and…
    This koma is made with a bamboo (Madake) base and a bone-tipped saddle. While it is technically sized for Tsugaru style, it can be used with any shamisen type.
  • I must admit, this is my absolute favorite koma. It’s…
    I must admit, this is my absolute favorite koma. It’s both great sounding and a gorgeous work of art. This koma is made from susudake (soot bamboo) and half bone top is expertly carved with three waves (or some might see fangs) curving downward. All of the bamboo/wood koma on Bachido sound great, but I particularly like this one for both it’s style and sound! Scroll below for sound test video!
  • I must admit, this is my absolute favorite koma. It’s…
    I must admit, this is my absolute favorite koma. It’s both great sounding and a gorgeous work of art. This koma is made from susudake (soot bamboo) and half bone top is expertly carved with three waves (or some might see fangs) curving downward. All of the bamboo/wood koma on Bachido sound great, but I particularly like this one for both it’s style and sound! Scroll below for sound test video!
  • Koma with a Kouki base and bone saddle. Scroll below…
    Koma with a Kouki base and bone saddle. Scroll below for sound test video!
  • This koma is made with a Kouki base and a…
    This koma is made with a Kouki base and a bone saddle. While it is technically sized for Tsugaru style, it can be used with any shamisen type. Scroll below for sound test video!
  • Bamboo Koma lacquered with black urushi. Scroll below for sound…
    Bamboo Koma lacquered with black urushi. Scroll below for sound test video!
  • Bamboo Koma with Acrylic saddle. Height is 8.13mm
    Bamboo Koma with Acrylic saddle. Height is 8.13mm
  • Susudake Bamboo base with Faux Bekko Tip. Height is 7.41mm
    Susudake Bamboo base with Faux Bekko Tip. Height is 7.41mm
  • Bamboo base with half faux black bekko saddle. Height is…
    Bamboo base with half faux black bekko saddle. Height is 7.88mm
  • Susudake Bamboo base with Kouki Tip. Height is 8.13mm
    Susudake Bamboo base with Kouki Tip. Height is 8.13mm
  • This is a required item for shamisen, it is the…
    This is a required item for shamisen, it is the tailpiece which the strings are tied to. The Neo is fitted on the end of the shamisen, and it is made from pure silk.
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  • Snakewood base with half bekko saddle. Height is 6.35mm Please be…
    Snakewood base with half bekko saddle. Height is 6.35mm Please be careful with handling, as snakewood can be brittle!
  • This Bamboo koma is artistically made into a somewhat "butterfly"-like…
    This Bamboo koma is artistically made into a somewhat "butterfly"-like shape, and has a half bone saddle. Dimensions: Height: 7.53mm
  • Kouki koma (with rounded edges) sporting a half bone saddle.…
    Kouki koma (with rounded edges) sporting a half bone saddle. Height is 8.03mm
  • Prepare for extra-awesome! Compared to the regular Shinobi Koma, the…
    Prepare for extra-awesome! Compared to the regular Shinobi Koma, the Shinobi Koma - Deluxe is loaded with extra features!
  • Enjoy a higher strata of elegance with this Premium Wooden…
    Enjoy a higher strata of elegance with this Premium Wooden Bachi made by Nitta san’s friends of his Sapporo music group Ezon! The handle has a Marquetry-style inlay which brightens your bachi with an artsy brilliance!
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  • The Kase is the equivalent of a capo for the…
    The Kase is the equivalent of a capo for the shamisen. It's quite a cool accessory, although isn't commonly used by most shamisen players.
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  • This is a piezo pickup. The contact is connected to…
    This is a piezo pickup. The contact is connected to a external jack which has a curved plate (and adhesive pad) in order for the jack to be mounted on the side of the dou.
  • This Accessory Set includes everything you need to get the…
    This Accessory Set includes everything you need to get the most from your Beginner’s Shamisen. (Nagauta/Hosozao Size)
  • Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…
    Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a Zebrawood (unfinished) handle secured to a flexible Blue Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 69g Length: 192mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 27mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 12mm
  • Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…
    Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a highly figured Maple handle secured to a flexible Blue Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 55g Length: 173mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 22mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 11mm
  • Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…
    Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a figured Marblewood handle secured to a flexible Orange Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 68g Length: 174mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 20mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 10mm
  • Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…
    Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a figured Jarrah handle secured to a flexible Clear Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 45g Length: 174mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 17mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 6mm
  • Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…
    Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a figured Walnut handle secured to a flexible Blue Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 63g Length: 192mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 22mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 10mm
  • Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…
    Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a Cocobolo handle secured to a flexible Clear Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 97g Length: 192mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 26mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 13mm
  • Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…
    Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a Cocobolo handle secured to a flexible Clear Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 63g Length: 174mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 19mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 8mm
  • Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…
    Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a Lacewood handle secured to a flexible Black Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 73g Length: 174mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 22mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 11mm
  • Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…
    Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a Wenge handle (with an internal weight added) secured to a flexible Black Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 158g Length: 192mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 27mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 12mm
  • The weight and balance of this bachi can be customized…
    The weight and balance of this bachi can be customized to your personal preference!
  • Unleash the Wow Factor with this dazzling LED Acrylic Bachi!…
    Unleash the Wow Factor with this dazzling LED Acrylic Bachi! Similar to the Adjustable Weight model, this Bachi radiates brilliance with an integrated LED light, adjustable at a button's press. Equipped with four 5g weights for balance customization and an acrylic blade etched with Wave and Sakura designs. To switch blades, unscrew and separate the handle. The LED Bachi has a slightly thicker handle due to the light source. It weighs 100g, with a 170mm length, 25mm base handle width/depth, and a 94mm blade width.
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