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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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  • TW-007 Brand-New Vintage Kouki Tsugaru Shamisen (Ships from California)

    $9,500.00
    The Best of Both Worlds: Vintage Materials Meets Modern Perfection.…

    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 high level of Tochi figuring (Sao & Tenjin) and ribbons of reds. Unlike the TW-001 which requires studio lighting to bring out the intense figure, the tochi on this shamisen is very visible in ambient light.

    • Skin: Hibiki Sonic (White)

    • Hardware: Gold fittings (Kinbozo), Phoenix Elite Itomaki

    • 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-006 Kouki Tsugaru Shamisen (Chuzao) from Tokyo Wagakki (Ships from California)

    $4,800.00
    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), there is a sticker inside the dou with a date of Heisei 6 (1993), so that is most likely when this shamisen was crafted. There is a high amount of tochi (figure) in the kouki sao, although a majority of the tochi is on the side of the sao towards the audience. There is also 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).

    There are a few notable points for this shamisen which affect the price, so please read the longer description below.

    • Wood: Deep red Kouki with high amount of tochi figuring (Sao), but only on the audience-side of the sao.

    • Sao: Chuzao
    • Trimmings: Large Azuma Sawari, Ayasugi, Kinbozo (gold fittings)

    • Skin: Hibiki Sonic (White or Black)

    • Itomaki: Elite Itomaki (Amboyna Burl and Curly Siamese Rosewood)

    • Condition: Professionally refreshed to Brand New condition.

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  • The Narra Eclipse (2/2) — Su’s Model (Ships from California)

    $4,500.00
    Only two of these exist in the world. Originally made…
    Only two of these exist in the world. Originally made as a matching pair for Kyle and his wife Su, this is one of two Narra Eclipses ever crafted — built from wood sourced in California and shaped by the hands of Tokyo Wagakki. This is the shamisen made for Su.
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  • The Narra Eclipse (1/2) — Kyle’s Model (Ships from California)

    $3,500.00
    Only two of these exist in the world. Originally made…
    Only two of these exist in the world. Originally made as a matching pair for Kyle and his wife Su, this is one of two Narra Eclipses ever crafted — built from wood sourced in California and shaped by the hands of Tokyo Wagakki. This is the shamisen made for Kyle.
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  • Kyle Abbott’s Personal Eclipse Shamisen (with Built-in Tuner) – Ships from California

    $3,500.00
    This is Kyle's personal Eclipse — the very shamisen featured…
    This is Kyle's personal Eclipse — the very shamisen featured in countless YouTube videos and live performances around the world. If you've watched him play and thought "Holy cow, that is a very tasteful shamisen," well… here's your chance to rock it for yourself!
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  • TW-005 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 mid to late 2000s. There is a minimal amount of tochi (figure) in the kouki sao, 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).

    There are a few notable points for this shamisen which affect the price, so please read the longer description below.

    • Wood: Deep red Kouki with minimal amount of tochi figuring (Sao).

    • Skin: Hibiki Sonic (White or Black)

    • Itomaki: Elite Itomaki (Amboyna Burl and Curly Siamese Rosewood)

    • Condition: Professionally refreshed to Brand New condition.

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  • TW-004 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 moderate amount of tochi (figure) in the kouki sao, 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).

    Note: The deep vivid reds in the kouki is more striking in darker rooms with direct light. I've included a few photos of the tenjin in a regular room so you can see it's darker appearance with ambient lighting.

    • Wood: Deep red Kouki with moderate amount of tochi figuring (Sao).

    • Skin: Hibiki Sonic (White or Black)

    • Itomaki: Elite Itomaki (Curly Siamese Rosewood)

    • Condition: Professionally refreshed to Brand New condition.

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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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  • Sale!
    Rose Shamisen

    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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  • Nitta Model: Size 7 Tsugaru Shamisen

    Price range: $2,000.00 through $3,500.00
    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)
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