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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. -
This is the Tsugaru Ito Set (Fujiito). They are the…This is the Tsugaru Ito Set (Fujiito). They are the most common string used for shamisen. It’s considered to be average quality for ‘practice use’, but I use them for performance and nobody notices the difference! -
The first string on the shamisen (which is the thickest…The first string on the shamisen (which is the thickest of the three). Gokujo brand, material is silk, and it's available in size for Tsugaru style only. Contains one string. -
A rubber webbing for your bachi handle. An essential accessory…A rubber webbing for your bachi handle. An essential accessory if you have difficulty with the bachi slipping while you play. -
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! -
Introducing the first shamisen-infused Christmas album. Twelve reimagined classics, and…Introducing the first shamisen-infused Christmas album. Twelve reimagined classics, and trust me, it's better than you think. Ships from California. -
This is my first studio album, the Cuckoo. Personally I…This is my first studio album, the Cuckoo. Personally I cringe when I listen to this one, as I enjoy my newer works a lot more. My wife likes this album though. -
The third album by Monsters of Shamisen! [fusion_button link="https://bachido.bandcamp.com/album/resonance" title=""…The third album by Monsters of Shamisen! -
The 2nd studio album from Monsters of Shamisen. Ships from…The 2nd studio album from Monsters of Shamisen. Ships from California. -
ShamiCamp Posters - Tabloid. A great piece of art to…ShamiCamp Posters - Tabloid. A great piece of art to hang on your wall. -
ShamiCamp Posters - Stellar. A great piece of art to…ShamiCamp Posters - Stellar. A great piece of art to hang on your wall. -
This Kamigoma fits on Tsugaru and Minyo tenjin.This Kamigoma fits on Tsugaru and Minyo tenjin. -
One set of strings for Nagauta style. Contains one silk…One set of strings for Nagauta style. Contains one silk Ichi no ito, one silk ni no ito, and one nylon san no ito. -
The Yubikake is a tightly knit sleeve (made by machine)…The Yubikake is a tightly knit sleeve (made by machine) which is fitted over the index finger and thumb. When playing shamisen, the friction of your skin rubs against the neck, making it hard to play. The Yubikake adds a layer between your hand and the neck, reducing friction and making playing much easier. -
Small: 3.2cm wide x 7.8cm long Medium: 3.3cm wide x…Small: 3.2cm wide x 7.8cm long Medium: 3.3cm wide x 8.0cm long Large: 3.7cm wide x 9.0cm long -
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! -
Style: t-shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXLStyle: t-shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL -
Style: T-Shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXLStyle: T-Shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL -
Like a desiccants, the Manyo is a pad used to…Like a desiccants, the Manyo is a pad used to maintain the dryness of natural skin on shamisen. (It's not required for synthetic skins) -
This collection of six music scores from Oyama Ryu are…This collection of six music scores from Oyama Ryu are all in Niagari tuning. (D-A-D, C-G-C, etc) -
This collection of five music scores from Oyama Ryu are…This collection of five music scores from Oyama Ryu are all in Honchoushi tuning. (D-G-D, C-F-C, etc) -
This collection of six music scores from Oyama Ryu are…This collection of six music scores from Oyama Ryu are all in San Sagari tuning. (C-F-Bb) -
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 Rayon. -
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). -
Masahiro Nitta's solo shamisen album. Ships from Japan.Masahiro Nitta's solo shamisen album. Ships from Japan. -
This is a very special set of ito made by…This is a very special set of ito made by Marusan Hishimoto Co. (the most trusted maker of shamisen strings, and the only brand of string I sell in the Bachido Store) In the Tsugaru Ito Set - Black all strings are dyed black and look very striking against a white shamisen skin. Just be careful when playing shamisen in the dark! -
This is a very special set of ito made by…This is a very special set of ito made by Marusan Hishimoto Co. (the most trusted maker of shamisen strings, and the only brand of string I sell in the Bachido Store) All strings are dyed red and look very striking against a white shamisen skin. -
The Gokujo ito are the considered to be the highest…The Gokujo ito are the considered to be the highest quality string for shamisen, and ideal for stage use. Note: The ichi no ito will not fit in a nagauta/jiuta shamisen, as the diameter of the string holes in the itomaki are smaller. It can be done if you widen the string hole first, but I've tried using such a thick string on a nagauta shamisen as an experiment, and feel that the tone of the thinner string balances much better with the smaller size of the nagauta shamisen. -
This scorebook contains tablature (bunkafu) for 8 songs in the…This scorebook contains tablature (bunkafu) for 8 songs in the Nitta Ryu (style). -
This scorebook contains tablature (bunkafu) for 10 songs in the…This scorebook contains tablature (bunkafu) for 10 songs in the Nitta Ryu (style). -
This service is for restoring the taper of itomaki (tuning…This service is for restoring the taper of itomaki (tuning pegs). This corrects the problem of itomaki slipping or not being able to maintain higher string tension. After you order the service, I will email you shipping instructions for sending your shamisen in for repair. Brand new itomaki available for installation! Click here to check out the Ebony Nagauta Itomaki Set. If you have a Tsugaru style shamisen, please consider checking out Elite Itomaki in the Bachido Shop to accessorize your shamisen with something special! -
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. -
Style: T-Shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXLStyle: T-Shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL -
Style: T-Shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXLStyle: T-Shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL -
This is a double-length Ichi no Ito (the first string…This is a double-length Ichi no Ito (the first string on the shamisen, which is the thickest of the three). There is a red mark in the middle of the string length, indicating where the string can be cut in half. -
Ironically, although the plastic bachi is the most affordable bachi…Ironically, although the plastic bachi is the most affordable bachi available, it isn't the easiest for beginners due to it's extreme hardness. That being said, it is usable and better than nothing!
