Essentials

  • Bamboo Koma lacquered with black urushi. Scroll below for sound…
    Bamboo Koma lacquered with black urushi. Scroll below for sound test video!
  • This adhesive rubber pad is very useful. Attach it to…
    This adhesive rubber pad is very useful. Attach it to the lower corner of your dou in order to prevent the dou from sliding off your thigh!
  • The classic Faux Bekko Bachi. Features a similar flexibility as…
    The classic Faux Bekko Bachi. Features a similar flexibility as natural shell while being 100% synthetic.
  • Fujaku

    $10.00
    The adhesive position mark strip which shows the position locations…
    The adhesive position mark strip which shows the position locations for playing melodies from notation. Simply match the number shown in your notation with the number on the fujaku, press the string on that number, and enjoy! An truly invaluable accessory for beginners.
  • Be free of chairs and seiza (sitting on your legs)…
    Be free of chairs and seiza (sitting on your legs) position with a guitar strap! While a guitar strap can be tied to your shamisen, I highly recommend installing Schaller Strap Locks if you're comfortable with drilling holes in your shamisen dou. Strap locks are perfect for keeping your strap securely locked in place.
  • The first string on the shamisen (which is the thickest…
    The first string on the shamisen (which is the thickest of the three). Fujiito brand, material is silk, and it's available in sizes for both Tsugaru and Nagauta styles.
  • The first string on the shamisen (which is the thickest…
    The first string on the shamisen (which is the thickest of the three). Gintsuki brand, material is silk, and it's available in size for Tsugaru style only.
  • The first string on the shamisen (which is the thickest…
    The first string on the shamisen (which is the thickest of the three). Gokujo brand, material is silk, and it's available in size for Tsugaru style only. Contains one string.  
  • This is a double-length Ichi no Ito (the first string…
    This is a double-length Ichi no Ito (the first string on the shamisen, which is the thickest of the three). There is a red mark in the middle of the string length, indicating where the string can be cut in half.
  • One set of strings for Nagauta style. Contains one silk…
    One set of strings for Nagauta style. Contains one silk Ichi no ito, one silk ni no ito, and one nylon san no ito.
  • 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.
  • 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!

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