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 shamisen does NOT include any accessories required to play (no strings, plectrum, etc). Unless you already have accessories, please consider selecting the
The Beginner’s Shamisen Accessory Set option for all the essential items required to make your shamisen playable. Otherwise, by selecting The Beginner’s Shamisen only, you will receive the masterfully built shamisen in an unplayable condition.
The Beginner’s Shamisen Accessory Set gives users the most affordable option to start playing. The set consists of entry level items, but does
not include
Koma and
Bachi. Those two items are required, and because there is a wide variety of excellent
Koma and
Bachi available, they are available outside of the set so users can choose the exact
Koma and
Bachi they prefer. If you're planning to get the Beginner's Shamisen Accessory Set, be sure to grab a
Koma and
Bachi too!
If you'd like to select your own accessories (to get preferred colors, choose particular bachi, add extra strings, etc), please go to
Essentials and choose the best items for yourself.
Need help in curating your shopping list?
Learn about the most essential items here!
Note: A Bachido membership (free) is required to access the courses.
(Please allow two weeks for fulfillment) 
This Shitan Tsugaru Shamisen is made from Shitan wood, which…This Shitan Tsugaru Shamisen is made from Shitan wood, which is higher quality and heavier than Karin wood.
This is a standard kouki shamisen, made in Japan. Honestly,…This is a standard kouki shamisen, made in Japan. Honestly, I would recommend checking out the Rose Shamisen, which is also made from kouki but has more customization options and has more information, pictures, and video available.
This shamisen features a Size 7 dou, which is the…This shamisen features a Size 7 dou, which is the largest dou available for shamisen. (Not a very common size, and doukake have to be custom made)
This set includes a Tsugaru Shamisen as well as all…This set includes a Tsugaru Shamisen as well as all the accessories (including a higher end bachi) needed for a very comfortable playing experience.
This Karin Minyo Shamisen is built by a close friend…This Karin Minyo Shamisen is built by a close friend of Hiroshi Nitta (Masahiro Nitta’s father) in Kanagawa.
To learn more about the Raven please click on the…To learn more about the Raven please click on the below link!
To learn more about the Beginner's Shamisen or the accompanying…To learn more about the Beginner's Shamisen or the accompanying accessory set, please click on their respective links below!
To learn more about the Shamibuddy or the accompanying accessory…To learn more about the Shamibuddy or the accompanying accessory set, please click on their respective links below!
Everything you need to play! Suitable for beginners and all…Everything you need to play! Suitable for beginners and all skill levels.
Everything you need to play! Suitable for beginners and all…Everything you need to play! Suitable for beginners and all skill levels.
Here's some stats about this used shamisen! Wood: Shitan Skin:…Here's some stats about this used shamisen! Wood: Shitan Skin: Hakuho (synthetic skin) Sawari: Azuma Sawari Neck: Chuzao (mid-thickness) Includes: Everything shown in pictures (Dou Gomu, Ito, Neo)
