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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. Notes for this Shamisen: Karin wood, super straight grain. Quality Dou panel figuring -
Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a Rosewood handle (with Tori Gate inlay)secured to a flexible Orange Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 80g Length: 193mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 26mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 12mm -
Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a Cocobolo handle secured to a flexible Clear Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 63g Length: 174mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 19mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 8mm -
Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a Cocobolo handle secured to a flexible Clear Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 97g Length: 192mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 26mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 13mm -
Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a figured Walnut handle secured to a flexible Blue Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 63g Length: 192mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 22mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 10mm -
Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a figured Jarrah handle secured to a flexible Clear Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 45g Length: 174mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 17mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 6mm -
Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a Lacewood handle secured to a flexible Black Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 73g Length: 174mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 22mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 11mm -
Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a figured Marblewood handle secured to a flexible Orange Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 68g Length: 174mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 20mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 10mm -
Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made…Made by Bachido member Josh Curry! This bachi is made with a highly figured Maple handle secured to a flexible Blue Acrylic bachi blade. Specifications: Weight: 55g Length: 173mm Thickness at base of wood handle: 22mm Thickness at thin end of wood handle: 11mm -
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. -
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 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. -
Want a little extra personality on your fingerpants? These handmade…Want a little extra personality on your fingerpants? These handmade in Japan yubikake feature a decorative ornament on the finger loop. The ornament doesn't directly improve sound quality, but my friends (yes, I do have them!) tell me it looks super cute! -
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. -
This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Siamese Rosewood…This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Siamese Rosewood with intense fiddleback figure. Fitted with African Blackwood pegs. -
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Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, the Matsu shamisen features…Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, the Matsu shamisen features a sao (and tenjin) made from Akamatsu - Japanese Red Pine. With a hard Shitan fingerboard providing clarity, the lighter Akamatsu wood gives this shamisen a uniquely delicate and woody tone. Read more about the Matsu Shamisen in the Description below!Special Bonus!
To help you get started with your brand-new Matsu Shamisen, 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
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The Bachi Cover fits over the blade of the bachi.…The Bachi Cover fits over the blade of the bachi. After you finish your playing session, simply fit this cover over the blade to protect against accidental bumps or scratches! -
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Introducing a classic style of hosozao shamisen, 100% Made-in-Japan with…Introducing a classic style of hosozao shamisen, 100% Made-in-Japan with premium Shitan (rosewood)! Shitan (rosewood) is a hard and incredibly beautiful wood, and made with high quality standards, this shamisen has a luscious shine and sparkles in the light! This shamisen includes everything you need to start playing shamisen. What's unique about this particular line of shamisen are the materials used. These shamisen are made with wood harvested around the 1980s. Wood from that period was of much higher quality (often with a richer figure) than wood harvested recently. How were we able to get pristine 50-year-old wood? Read in the description below!Specifications
- Hosozao (thin-neck) Shamisen
- Sao: Shitan wood, Mitsuori (Three-piece neck)
- Itomaki: Ebony
- Skin: Fibersen
- Dou: Karin (Note) Darkness/color of wood may vary.
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Included Accessories
- Bachi (plectrum)
- Bachigawa (skin protector)
- Bamboo Koma (bridge)
- Doukake (body cover)
- Fujaku (position mark strip)
- Ito (strings)
- Kamigoma (shamisen nut: requires glue for installation)
- Keychain Accessory (fun stuff!)
- Neo (tailpiece)
- Pitch Pipe
- Soft Case
- Yubikake (fingerpants)
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This Koma Case is a supremely elegant way to cradle…This Koma Case is a supremely elegant way to cradle your koma in velvet-lined comfort! This case can hold three koma (specifically three koma with an average width of 6mm.) Any Koma Case with "Used" in the title is in used condition (likewise, any Koma Case with "used" NOT in the title is in brand new condition) and it's style varies slightly, although they will also easily hold three koma. -
This Koma Case is a supremely elegant way to cradle…This Koma Case is a supremely elegant way to cradle your koma in velvet-lined comfort! This case can hold five koma (specifically five koma with an average width of 6mm. It might hold fewer if your koma are wider). -
For those who know me and my wardrobe, I'm not…For those who know me and my wardrobe, I'm not one to shy away from flashy colors, and thus am huge fan of these cases! The outer shell of the Koma Case is covered with beautiful fabric featuring an ornate floral pattern. The case holds a maximum of five koma and has space for small items like strings or yubikake. A very elegant and stylish way to keep your accessories protected! A very elegant and stylish way to keep your accessories protected! Be sure to check out the Koma Case (Pattern) for ornate patterns! -
For those who know me and my wardrobe, I'm not…For those who know me and my wardrobe, I'm not one to shy away from flashy colors, and thus am huge fan of these cases! The outer shell of the Koma Case is covered with ornate patterns. The case holds a maximum of five koma and has space for small items like strings or yubikake. A very elegant and stylish way to keep your accessories protected! Be sure to check out the Koma Case (Bling!) for super cool shimmering patterns! -
This is a very thin, lightweight case which is perfect…This is a very thin, lightweight case which is perfect for casually storing your shamisen in the house or taking out to local gigs or meetup sessions. As there is very minimal padding, please be careful when traveling with it, as the shamisen can still be damaged if it falls or something falls on it. With that being said, if you're in a safe environment already, the Thin Soft Case is a super convenient way to carry your shamisen while keeping it safe from abrasion, dust, and/or spilled coffee! -
This is a required item for shamisen, it is the…This is a required item for shamisen, it is the tailpiece which the strings are tied to. The Neo is fitted on the end of the shamisen, and it is made from pure silk. -
This is a full plastic koma with a height and…This is a full plastic koma with a height and shape typical for nagauta style. Note: Plastic koma are known for not sounding as good as koma made from bamboo, kouki, or anything else. We're offering it for those who specifically require it for nagauta style, but if you aren't formally pursuing that style, I'd highly recommend choosing any other koma. -
Susudake Bamboo base with Kouki Tip. Height is 8.13mmSusudake Bamboo base with Kouki Tip. Height is 8.13mm -
Bamboo base with half faux black bekko saddle. Height is…Bamboo base with half faux black bekko saddle. Height is 7.88mm -
Kouki koma (with rounded edges) sporting a half bone saddle.…Kouki koma (with rounded edges) sporting a half bone saddle. Height is 8.03mm -
This Bamboo koma is artistically made into a somewhat "butterfly"-like…This Bamboo koma is artistically made into a somewhat "butterfly"-like shape, and has a half bone saddle. Dimensions: Height: 7.53mm -
Snakewood base with half bekko saddle. Height is 6.35mm Please be…Snakewood base with half bekko saddle. Height is 6.35mm Please be careful with handling, as snakewood can be brittle! -
Susudake Bamboo base with Faux Bekko Tip. Height is 7.41mmSusudake Bamboo base with Faux Bekko Tip. Height is 7.41mm -
According to Nitta san, Shari bamboo (舎利竹) is aged and…According to Nitta san, Shari bamboo (舎利竹) is aged and extra dry. Height: 6.73mm -
Wider than most tsugaru koma. Height: 8.89mmWider than most tsugaru koma. Height: 8.89mm -
Bamboo Koma with Acrylic saddle. Height is 8.13mmBamboo Koma with Acrylic saddle. Height is 8.13mm -
Bamboo Koma lacquered with black urushi. Scroll below for sound…Bamboo Koma lacquered with black urushi. Scroll below for sound test video!
