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Get closer to your shamisen idols! The Signature Bachi are…Get closer to your shamisen idols! The Signature Bachi are made in collaboration with the hottest shamisen stars of today. Every star player involved has given us their preferred weight, balance and shape of their favorite bachi, and the maker creates them with synthetic bekko called Neoko. Check out the exact weight and measurements of each bachi below! -
If you play your shamisen and notice particular notes sounding…If you play your shamisen and notice particular notes sounding especially dull or harshly buzzy, there's a good chance your sao has kanberi. Kanberi is basically wear-and-tear naturally caused by the act of pressing the string against the sao repeatedly over the course of years. Releveling the sao completely removes this wear and restores the full resonance of a shamisen, making it sound brand new again. After purchasing this service, Kyle will send you an email with instructions for shipping. Please be prepared to ship your whole shamisen. -
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 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. -
Length: 170mm Blade Width: 86mm Handle Width (Base): 25.5mm Handle…Length: 170mm Blade Width: 86mm Handle Width (Base): 25.5mm Handle Width (Blade*): 32mm Handle Height (Base): 25.5mm Handle Height (Blade*): 9mm *The feathered edge where blade and handle first connect, (towards middle of handle, not the edge of handle) -
Everything you need to play! Suitable for beginners and all…Everything you need to play! Suitable for beginners and all skill levels. -
Specifications Tsugaru style, fits all Futozao shamisen (does NOT fit…Specifications
- Tsugaru style, fits all Futozao shamisen (does NOT fit Beginner Shamisen/Nagauta/Jiuta)
- Shape: Soragara (star shape)
- Handle: Your choice of Ebony, Cocobolo, and a wide variety of burls/rosewoods.
- Peg: African Blackwood
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This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Stabilized Curly…This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Stabilized Curly Acacia. Fitted with African Blackwood pegs. -
This set of Elite Itomaki is made entirely from Gaboon…This set of Elite Itomaki is made entirely from Gaboon Ebony. Beyond the soragara (star shape) style, it's a very standard type of itomaki. -
This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Satinwood, and…This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Satinwood, and fitted with African Blackwood pegs. -
This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Mexican Royal…This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Mexican Royal Ebony, fitted with African Blackwood pegs. -
This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Figured Bubinga.…This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Figured Bubinga. Fitted with African Blackwood pegs.
