To learn more about the Beginner's Shamisen or the accompanying accessory set, please click on their respective links below!
Special Bonus!
To help you get started with your new Beginner’s 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
Important: This shamisen does NOT include any accessories required to play (no strings, plectrum, etc). Unless you already have accessories, please consider selecting the
The Beginner’s Shamisen Accessory Set option for all the essential items required to make your shamisen playable. Otherwise, by selecting The Beginner’s Shamisen only, you will receive the masterfully built shamisen in an unplayable condition.
The Beginner’s Shamisen Accessory Set gives users the most affordable option to start playing. The set consists of entry level items, but does
not include
Koma and
Bachi. Those two items are required, and because there is a wide variety of excellent
Koma and
Bachi available, they are available outside of the set so users can choose the exact
Koma and
Bachi they prefer. If you're planning to get the Beginner's Shamisen Accessory Set, be sure to grab a
Koma and
Bachi too!
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.
(Please allow two weeks for fulfillment) 
This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Curly Narra,…This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Curly Narra, and fitted with African Blackwood pegs.
This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Afzelia Xylay,…This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Afzelia Xylay, capped with African Blackwood and fitted with African Blackwood pegs.
This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Siamese Rosewood.…This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Siamese Rosewood. Fitted with African Blackwood pegs.
This set of Elite Itomaki is made from stabilized sugi…This set of Elite Itomaki is made from stabilized sugi wood, capped with Siamese Rosewood and fitted with African Blackwood pegs.
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 out of clear acrylic with a colored tint.Made out of clear acrylic with a colored tint.
This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Amboyna Burl,…This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Amboyna Burl, fitted with African Blackwood pegs.
This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Siamese Rosewood.…This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Siamese Rosewood. Fitted with African Blackwood pegs.
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.
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.
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.
To learn more about the Beginner's Shamisen or the accompanying…To learn more about the Beginner's Shamisen or the accompanying accessory set, please click on their respective links below!