Fittings & Parts
Building a shamisen yourself, or want to try adding some bling to your current shamisen? You’re in the right place! Currently, Bachido is the only online store to sell professional shamisen parts (like azuma sawari, for example), which are used in all high quality shamisen.
Note: If you have tools, all of this hardware can be made yourself with the instructions in Shamisen of Japan. However, for a small and important piece like the Azuma Sawari, you may find ease of mind of knowing the piece won’t fail is worth the price of professionaly hardware.
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This is the decorative gold-plated sleeve and fitting that attaches…This is the decorative gold-plated sleeve and fitting that attaches to the dou and end of the nakagosaki. If you're building your own Tsugaru Shamisen and want to have all the finishing touches which high-end Tsugaru Shamisen have in Japan, you'll want this! (Know that it's not required for a shamisen, but rather increases the level of fanciness) -
This is the device that allows you to adjust the…This is the device that allows you to adjust the buzzing effect on a tsugaru or minyo shamisen. It is installed right under the thickest string. -
This is the device that allows you to adjust the…This is the device that allows you to adjust the buzzing effect on a tsugaru or minyo shamisen. It is installed right under the thickest string. Large (Tsugaru): 2.8cm long, 6mm wide Small (Nagauta/Jiuta): 2.5cm long, 8mm wide -
Zagane (also called Fukurin) are the metal fittings attached to…Zagane (also called Fukurin) are the metal fittings attached to the itomaki holes. The idea is that the metal of the Zagane prevents the wood from wearing down. More importantly though, they look cool! -
This Kamigoma fits on Tsugaru and Minyo tenjin.This Kamigoma fits on Tsugaru and Minyo tenjin. -
This Kamigoma fits on Nagauta and Jiuta (without azuma/en sawari)…This Kamigoma fits on Nagauta and Jiuta (without azuma/en sawari) tenjin. Requires a drop of superglue to install. -
Brand new set of Ebony Nagauta style Itomaki made by…Brand new set of Ebony Nagauta style Itomaki made by Tokyo Wagakki. These itomaki are direct from the maker, and require turning (making the peg round with a file or lathe) to specially fit in each row of holes, as well as drilling string holes. -
This beautiful set of jointed Kouki itomaki are made in…This beautiful set of jointed Kouki itomaki are made in the Soragara Mentori style, which is a star shape with the edges expertly trimmed with immaculate detailing. Highly figured Kouki jointed to high quality ebony, and Built in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki. -
Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, we've got three beautiful…Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, we've got three beautiful styles of ebony itomaki: Mentori (trimmed edges), Soragara (star shape), Soragara Mentori (star shape with trimmed edges). These itomaki are intended for tsugaru shamisen. Theoretically they could be fitted in smaller shamisen (nagauta, jiuta, etc), but those shamisen have smaller tenjin, and thus the itomaki would be more difficult to use, and so it's not recommended. -
Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, we've got itomaki sets…Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, we've got itomaki sets made of faux zouge! These itomaki are intended for tsugaru shamisen. Theoretically they could be fitted in smaller shamisen (nagauta, jiuta, etc), but those shamisen have smaller tenjin, and thus the itomaki would be more difficult to use, and so it's not recommended. -
Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, we've got a whole…Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, we've got a whole line of colorful acrylic itomaki! Although it's not shown in the pictures, the pegs of all itomaki have a metal core for added strength. These itomaki are intended for tsugaru shamisen. Theoretically they could be fitted in smaller shamisen (nagauta, jiuta, etc), but those shamisen have smaller tenjin, and thus the itomaki would be more difficult to use, and so it's not recommended. -
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This special Phoenix Set of Elite Itomaki is made from…This special Phoenix Set of Elite Itomaki is made from Siamese Rosewood. Capped with Amboyna Burl and fitted with African Blackwood pegs.