Essentials

  • This desiccant pouch is meant to remove moisture from the…
    This desiccant pouch is meant to remove moisture from the Manyo sheet (which in turn is meant to remove moisture from the natural skin on shamisen) once it becomes saturated with moisture. To use, put both the "Manyo Desiccant Pouch" and “Manyo: Advanced Moisture Control” sheet inside a plastic bag in order for the pouch to effectively remove moisture from the sheet.
  • Like a desiccants, the Manyo is a pad used to…
    Like a desiccants, the Manyo is a pad used to maintain the dryness of natural skin on shamisen. (It's not required for synthetic skins)
  • 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.
  • 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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  • Saofuki

    $12.00
    The Saofuki is a microfiber cloth used for wiping the…
    The Saofuki is a microfiber cloth used for wiping the sao and bachi after playing sessions. It pulls away any dust or dirt buildup and keeps the sao sparkling! Available in a variety of colors.
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  • 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 third string on the shamisen (which is the thinnest…
    The third string on the shamisen (which is the thinnest string). Gokujo brand. Can be used for Nagauta style and Jiuta style (and technically Tsugaru style as well, but note that the aggressive style might break the silk strings quickly). Sold as a pack of five silk strings.
  • The second string on the shamisen (which is the middle…
    The second string on the shamisen (which is the middle string). Gokujo brand. Can be used for Tsugaru, Jiuta, and Nagauta style. Sold as a pack of two strings.
  • 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.  
  • The third string on the shamisen (which is the thinnest…
    The third string on the shamisen (which is the thinnest string). Gintsuki brand. Can be used for Nagauta style and Jiuta style (and technically Tsugaru style as well, but note that the aggressive style might break the silk strings quickly). Sold as a pack of five silk strings.
  • The second string on the shamisen (which is the middle…
    The second string on the shamisen (which is the middle string). Gintsuki brand. Can be used for Tsugaru, Jiuta, and Nagauta style. Sold as a pack of two strings.
  • San no Ito (Fujiito) string. The thinnest string. Material –…
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