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Skin Replacement (Hibiki)

$99.00 – $250.00

Looking to have your broken natural shamisen skin replaced with…
Looking to have your broken natural shamisen skin replaced with a synthetic shamisen skin? No problem at all! All you have to do is send your dou (soundbox) to Kyle and he will remove the old skins and replace them with Hibiki: Advanced Synthetic Skin! After you order the service, Kyle will send you the shipping information and will start working on your repair as soon as he receives your dou.

Possible extra costs

Broken Dou: The glue on vintage shamisen is known to fail due to age. Sometimes, the corner joints of the dou are already separated and are simply held together by the skins alone! When this happens, the dou must be reglued before reskinning. Please note there may be a $50 to $100 extra fee if this happens.

Rubber Pad (Dou Gomu): If your dou has a rubber pad (dou gomu) attached to it, please remove it before shipping. Unlike new dou gomu, (which peel off easily and cleanly) the rubber of old dou gomu are often partially disintegrated and crumble when trying to remove it. It's a considerable hassle, and there may be $20 extra fee to remove it.
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Leather Doukake

$78.00

This is a Leather Doukake for Tsugaru Shamisen (Size 5…

This is a Leather Doukake for Tsugaru Shamisen (Size 5 dou).

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Ni no Ito (Gintsuki)

$9.00

The second string on the shamisen (which is the middle…

The second string on the shamisen (which is the middle string). Gintsuki brand. Can be used for Tsugaru, Jiuta, and Nagauta style. Sold as a pack of two strings.

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Shinobi Koma

$14.00

Neighbors keeping your sound levels down? Desperately wanting to play…

Neighbors keeping your sound levels down? Desperately wanting to play shamisen now but still recovering from that hangover? The shinobi koma (Stealth Bridge) is made for you! Replacing your normal koma with the Shinobi Koma will lower the sound level tremendously.

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Bamboo Koma (Half Bone)

$35.00

This koma is made with a bamboo (Madake) base and…

This koma is made with a bamboo (Madake) base and a bone saddle. While it is technically sized for Tsugaru style, it can be used with any shamisen type.

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Premium Wooden Bachi (Ezon)

$70.00

Enjoy a higher strata of elegance with this Premium Wooden…

Enjoy a higher strata of elegance with this Premium Wooden Bachi made by Nitta san’s friends of his Sapporo music group Ezon! The handle has a Marquetry-style inlay which brightens your bachi with an artsy brilliance!

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Kamigoma (Nagauta/Jiuta)

$10.00

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.

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Kamigoma (Tsugaru/Minyo)

$15.00

This Kamigoma fits on Tsugaru and Minyo tenjin.

This Kamigoma fits on Tsugaru and Minyo tenjin.

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Ni no Ito (Gokujo)

$10.00

The second string on the shamisen (which is the middle…

The second string on the shamisen (which is the middle string). Gokujo brand. Can be used for Tsugaru, Jiuta, and Nagauta style. Sold as a pack of two strings.

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Pitch Pipe

$29.00

A standard kind of pitch pipe, which is used by…

A standard kind of pitch pipe, which is used by a majority of shamisen players. Simply blow into the designated hole for the pitch you want to tune the string to, and raise/lower the pitch of the string until the sound matches the pitch emitted by the pitch pipe! For some it can be easier than using an electronic tuner (which works just as well).

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The Shamibuddy

$299.00 - $470.00

To learn more about the Shamibuddy or the accompanying accessory…
To learn more about the Shamibuddy or the accompanying accessory set, please click on their respective links below!
Special Bonus!
To help you get started with your brand-new ShamiBuddy, 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 ShamiBuddy Accessory Set option for all the essential items required to make your shamisen playable. Otherwise, by selecting The ShamiBuddy Shamisen only, you will receive the masterfully built shamisen in an unplayable condition. The ShamiBuddy 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.
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Susudake Bamboo Koma (Bone Tip)

$50.00

I must admit, this is my absolute favorite koma. It’s…

I must admit, this is my absolute favorite koma. It’s both great sounding and a gorgeous work of art. This koma is made from susudake (soot bamboo) and half bone top is expertly carved with three waves (or some might see fangs) curving downward. All of the bamboo/wood koma on Bachido sound great, but I particularly like this one for both it’s style and sound! Scroll below for sound test video!

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Bachi Case

$120

The Bachi Case is a classy way to keep both…

The Bachi Case is a classy way to keep both your bachi (plectrum) and koma (bridge) safe and secure. This exquisite case has the capacity to accommodate two bachi while also providing ample space to house up to eight koma (depending on the width). It's a very elegant and stylish way to keep your accessories protected, we've got a wide variety of Bachi Cases to choose from!!

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Oyama Ryu – Minyo Collection (Books)

$36.00 – $468.00

Scorebooks for tons of Minyo pieces, especially Tsugaru Minyo, in…

Scorebooks for tons of Minyo pieces, especially Tsugaru Minyo, in the Oyama Ryu arrangements!

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The Raven Shamisen

$1,950.00 - $2,050.00

To learn more about the Raven please click on the…
To learn more about the Raven please click on the below link!
Special Bonus!
To help you get started with your brand-new Raven Shamisen, I am including several learning materials for free!

Bachido Shamisen Crash Course

Premium Shamisen Course: Sakura

Premium Shamisen Course: Tosa no Sunayama

Premium Shamisen Course: Kase no Yakko Odori

Premium Shamisen Course: Advanced Kamashi

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 Raven 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 six to eight weeks for construction)
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Shinobi Koma – Deluxe

$65.00

Prepare for extra-awesome! Compared to the regular Shinobi Koma, the…

Prepare for extra-awesome! Compared to the regular Shinobi Koma, the Shinobi Koma - Deluxe is loaded with extra features!

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Bamboo Koma (Bone Tip)

$35.00

This koma is made with a bamboo (Madake) base and…

This koma is made with a bamboo (Madake) base and a bone-tipped saddle. While it is technically sized for Tsugaru style, it can be used with any shamisen type.

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Bachido Stickers

$2.00

Adhesive sticker featuring the Bachido logo with "Bachido" written in…

Adhesive sticker featuring the Bachido logo with "Bachido" written in kanji.

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Lacquered Bachido Doukake (2019 Lineup)

$150.00 – $189.00

This line of Lacquered Doukake are made by Kyle Abbott…

This line of Lacquered Doukake are made by Kyle Abbott and shipped from sunny Santa Cruz, California. These Doukake fits ONLY Tsugaru Shamisen (Size 5 dou). Please do not order if you have a Nagauta/Beginner's Shamisen or Jiuta Shamisen. All Lacquered Doukake are made to order. Please allow two weeks for crafting and lacquering.

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Shamisen Keychain

$14.00

It's just what you think it is, a cute lil'…

It's just what you think it is, a cute lil' shamisen for your keychain!

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Accessory Box

$50.00

Need a place to store your extra yubikake, strings, and…

Need a place to store your extra yubikake, strings, and possibly antique stamps? Look no further than this fashionable wooden Accessory Box!

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Bachi Fukuro

$35

A light protector for your bachi. Ideal if you already…

A light protector for your bachi. Ideal if you already store your bachi inside a shamisen case and just need minimal protection to prevent potential scratches.

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Naga Fukuro

$65.00

This is a soft cloth bag used to wrap a…

This is a soft cloth bag used to wrap a fully assembled shamisen. Like a comfortable bathrobe for your instrument!

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Ichi no Ito (Gintsuki)

$12.00

The first string on the shamisen (which is the thickest…

The first string on the shamisen (which is the thickest of the three). Gintsuki brand, material is silk, and it's available in size for Tsugaru style only.

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