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The Eclipse: Special Edition

From $3,300 to $3,500

It's no question we love all shamisen, but for me…
It's no question we love all shamisen, but for me the Eclipse has a special place in my heart. Not only is the color contrast of the tochikarin and shitan fingerboard stunning, and not only was the Eclipse our first model to incorporate the shitan flowing into the tenjin, but the tone balance of the medium-hardness neck with the harder fingerboard makes it a shamisen I still regularly play to this day! In celebration of the Eclipse's return to the Bachido Store, we've released a Special Edition model! What are the perks of this new model? Read below! Note: The Non-Slip Itomaki shown in the pictures are optional add-ons. They are super useful and offers it at half-price for new shamisen, so consider selecting it in the dropdown box! More information about Non-Slip Itomaki below!
Color Will Vary
As you can see in the photo, the left Eclipse has a redder hue than the right Eclipse. There is no difference in quality nor tone, but it's simply the natural color of the polished wood. As stated above, the Eclipse uses no stain or lacquers, so please know that any particular Eclipse shamisen might be redder or tanner than another.
Special Bonus!
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 Technique Pack

Premium Shamisen Course: Advanced Kamashi

Note: A Bachido membership (free) is required to access the courses.
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The Rose Shamisen

$3,500.00 – $5000.00

This is a very high-end Tsugaru Shamisen made-to-order by Tokyo…
This is a very high-end Tsugaru Shamisen made-to-order by Tokyo Wagakki, the oldest and most respected shamisen workshop in Japan. To learn more about the Rose Shamisen please click on the link below!s
Special Bonus!
To help you get started with your brand-new Rose 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

Important: This shamisen does NOT include any accessories required to play (no strings, plectrum, etc). Unless you already have accessories, please consider selecting The Tsugaru Shamisen Accessory Set option for all the essential items required to make your shamisen playable. Otherwise, by selecting The Rose Shamisen only, you will receive the masterfully built shamisen in an unplayable condition. The Tsugaru's Shamisen Accessory Set consists of entry level items so users can get the most affordable option to start playing. 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. (Note: Each shamisen is built per order. Please allow nine to eleven weeks for construction, and feel free to contact store (at) bachido (dot) com if you have questions :-) )
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TW-003 Kouki Tsugaru Shamisen from Tokyo Wagakki (Ships from California)

$3,500.00

While this shamisen was previously built by an unknown maker…
While this shamisen was previously built by an unknown maker in Japan (sadly, there are almost never signatures nor identification marks from shamisen makers), my guess is it was made in the 1990s to early 2000s. There is a very light amount of tochi (figure) in the kouki, but has beautiful deep red throughout. This instrument has been fully refreshed to brand new condition by the legendary craftsmen at Tokyo Wagakki, which includes their signature mirror-like polishing technique. This shamisen can be skinned with the brand new Hibiki Sonic synthetic skin (not yet publicly available).

Wood: Deep red Kouki with light amount of tochi figuring (Sao & Tenjin).

Skin: Hibiki Sonic (White or Black)

Itomaki: Elite Itomaki (African Blackwood w/ Amboyna Burl caps)

Condition: Professionally refreshed to Brand New condition.
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Kouki Tsugaru Shamisen

$5,754.00

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.

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TW-001 Brand-New Vintage Kouki Tsugaru Shamisen (Ships from California)

$10,000.00

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8hd58MXJgw[/embed] The Best of Both Worlds: Vintage Materials Meets Modern…
The Best of Both Worlds: Vintage Materials Meets Modern Perfection. Experience a rare "Brand-New Vintage" Tsugaru Shamisen. Crafted from "Golden Age" Red Sandalwood (Kouki) with extraordinary tochi (tiger-stripe figuring) rarely seen in modern harvests, this instrument has been 100% restored by the legendary craftsmen at Tokyo Wagakki. Featuring the brand new Hibiki Sonic synthetic skin (not yet publicly available), this is a collector-grade instrument with the playability of a brand-new professional model.

Wood: Highest-grade old growth Kouki with heavy Tochi figuring (Sao & Tenjin). It literally doesn't get any higher grade than this.

Skin: Hibiki Sonic (Choice of Black or White)

Hardware: Gold fittings (Kinbozo), Zouge Itomaki

Condition: Professionally refreshed to Brand New condition.
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Used Mitsuori Case #1

$90.00

This is a used hardshell Mitsuori Case from Nitta san.…

This is a used hardshell Mitsuori Case from Nitta san. The interior is lined with luscious red cloth, and there's a small pouch on the underside of the lid for strings and small accessories. As you can see in the picture, the Mitsuori Case can be used as a shamisen stand (the edge of the lid has a curved lip which keeps the sao cradled in middle of the case). This listing does not include the shamisen. :)

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#11 Karin Hosozao Shamisen

$199.00

Here's some stats about this used shamisen! Wood: Karin Skin:…

Here's some stats about this used shamisen! Wood: Karin Skin: Hakuho (synthetic skin) Sawari: Natural (No device) Neck: Chuzao (mid-thickness) Includes: Everything shown in pictures (Dou Gomu, Ito, Neo) Note: Please notice that one Zagane (metal fitting on the tenjin) is missing. It shouldn't affect your playing experience much, but it's not ideal and so we've lowered the price.

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#13 Karin Tanzao Shamisen

$199.00

Here's some stats about this used shamisen! Wood: Karin Skin:…

Here's some stats about this used shamisen! Wood: Karin Skin: Hakuho (synthetic skin) Sawari: Azuma Sawari Neck: Tanzao (shorter neck) Brief word about Tanzao: While there is no official length for Tanzao (short neck), they tend to be a few centimeters shorter than full length shamisen. It's really not much shorter, but it's very fun and easy to play because the notes are closer together, and so the fingers don't need to stretch as far. The only difficulty is for players who use Fujaku (adhesive position mark strip). Fujaku is made for the scale length of a full size shamisen, and so the if it's attached to a shorter shamisen, the position marks on the strip won't align with the notes on the shamisen. Includes: Everything shown in pictures (Dou Gomu, Ito, Neo)

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#16 Karin Hosozao Shamisen

$199.00

Here's some stats about this used shamisen! Wood: Karin Skin:…

Here's some stats about this used shamisen! Wood: Karin Skin: Hakuho (synthetic skin) Sawari: Azuma Sawari Neck: Hosozao (Thin neck) Includes: Everything shown in pictures (Dou Gomu, Ito, Neo)

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SH-0057 Nagauta Shamisen (Repaired Dou) Ships from California

$199.00

Important note: Previously we had accidentally shipped the dou (soundbox)…

Important note: Previously we had accidentally shipped the dou (soundbox) with a larger sao. Not knowing they were mismatched, the customer innocently used their strength to jam the sao into the dou, cracking the wood of the bottom board (with the round hole). Needless to say, we sent them a replacement shamisen, and I repaired the dou in California. This crack is fully viewable on the last picture, so please consider it in your purchasing decision. Also, please note that the crack 100% fixed as it is fully filled and sealed with industrial strength super glue (it looks clear due to high polishing). With that said, the round hole has slightly widened, and you might want to wrap some paper around the sao spike (nakagosaki) to prevent it from wiggling. With all that said, the price has lowered to reflect this. Everything you need to play! Suitable for beginners and all skill levels. Wood: Karin Sao and Tenjin Bachi: refurbished Bachi Itomaki: Ebony Skin: Hibiki, White (synthetic skin) Sawari: Yama Sawari Neck: Hosozao (thin neck) Condition: In great condition Includes: Everything shown in pictures (Doukake, Bachi, Yubikake, Ito Set, Dou Gomu, Neo, Koma, Naga Fukuro)

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SH-0236 Nagauta Shamisen (Karin wood – complete set)

$211.00

Everything you need to play! Suitable for beginners and all…

Everything you need to play! Suitable for beginners and all skill levels. Wood: Karin Sao and Tenjin Bachi: refurbished Bachi Itomaki: Ebony Skin: Hibiki, White (synthetic skin) Sawari: Simplified Sawari Neck: Hosozao (thin neck) Condition: In good condition, with some wearing out of the fingerboard (kanberi) Includes: Everything shown in pictures (Doukake, Bachi, Yubikake, Ito Set, Dou Gomu, Neo, Koma, Naga Fukuro)

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SH-0276 Nagauta Shamisen (Karin wood – complete set)

$223.00

Everything you need to play! Suitable for beginners and all…

Everything you need to play! Suitable for beginners and all skill levels. Wood: Karin Sao and Tenjin Bachi: refurbished Bachi Itomaki: Ebony Skin: Hibiki, White (synthetic skin) Sawari: Yama Sawari Neck: Hosozao (thin neck) Condition: In good condition, with some wearing out of the fingerboard (kanberi) Includes: Everything shown in pictures (Doukake, Bachi, Yubikake, Ito Set, Dou Gomu, Neo, Koma, Naga Fukuro), and a Fujaku Strip.

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