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  • Vintage Tone, Skin Replacement

    Skin Replacement (Natural Skin)

    $200.00 – $400.00
    Looking to have the skins of your shamisen replaced with…
    Looking to have the skins of your shamisen replaced with a fresh natural 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 new natural skins. 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. Note: Currently, Kyle is replacing natural skin for nagauta and jiuta shamisen. For those wanting high tension natural skin for tsugaru shamisen, he will connect you with his partner in Japan.  
     

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    1. 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.
    2. 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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  • Hibiki Black Hibiki Fade, Skin Replacement (Hibiki)

    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

    1. 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.
    2. 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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  • Karin Tsugaru Shamisen

    Karin Tsugaru Shamisen

    From: $2,020
    This is a standard type of Shamisen for Tsugaru style.…
    This is a standard type of Shamisen for Tsugaru style. 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 Karin Tsugaru 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!
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  • The KoShamisen

    The KoShamisen

    From: $1,190
    Designed with a perfect half-size sao and a natural skin,…
    Designed with a perfect half-size sao and a natural skin, you can get an authentic shamisen sound with a size convenient enough to take hiking or on the road. Important: This shamisen does NOT include any accessories required to play (no strings, plectrum, etc). Unless you already have accessories, please consider selecting The Beginner's Shamisen Accessory Set option for all the essential items required to make your shamisen playable. Otherwise, by selecting The KoShamisen only, you will receive the masterfully built shamisen in an unplayable condition. The Beginner'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!
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  • The “No Limits” Shamisen

    From $1,890
    The No-Limits Shamisen! An otherwise standard high quality Karin shamisen…
    The No-Limits Shamisen! An otherwise standard high quality Karin shamisen with a unique base of the sao which extends to the edge of the dou, as opposed to swooping down (the shape which is called Hatomune) 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 "No Limits" 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!
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  • The Heirloom Rose Shamisen

    From $9,000
    To learn more about The Heirloom Rose Shamisen or the…
    To learn more about The Heirloom Rose Shamisen or the accompanying accessory set, please click on their respective links below! 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 Heirloom Rose 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!
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    Tsugaru Shamisen Accessory Set

    $295.00
    This set includes all of the basic essential items required…
    This set includes all of the basic essential items required to set up a Tsugaru Shamisen. It is comprised of the most affordable accessories we have, just as an option for people who aren't sure what they need, don't care about item colors, and just want to start playing right away. If you're able to, I highly recommend curating your own set, as you will certainly have a better playing experience by investing in a higher quality bachi (plectrum) or koma (bridge). Please note, there's a difference between "Tsugaru" as a playing style and "Tsugaru Shamisen" as an instrument. While you can play tsugaru style on any shamisen, Only Tsugaru Shamisen can fit Tsugaru Shamisen accessories (Tsugaru Doukake - the arm cover - won't fit on Nagauta Shamisen, for example) If you aren't sure if your shamisen is a Tsugaru Shamisen, please feel free to send a picture of your shamisen to store (at) bachido (dot) com and I'll happily verify it for you. :) Contents include:
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  • Manga - Mashiro No Oto

    Manga – Mashiro No Oto

    $10.00
    Immerse yourself in shamisen via popular culture! This is a…
    Immerse yourself in shamisen via popular culture! This is a Japanese manga about a person inspired to enter the tsugaru shamisen tournaments. It's a very popular manga and inspired many to start learning shamisen as well. Language: Japanese
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  • Three String Shamisen

    Overdrive (Three String Shamisen)

    $50.00
    A DVD of the movie Three String Samurai (originally called…
    A DVD of the movie Three String Samurai (originally called "Overdrive"), which starred Masahiro & Hiroshi Nitta
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  • Tsugaru Shamisen CD

    Tsugaru Shamisen CD

    $36.00
    A collection of fine Tsugaru Shamisen music played by Chikuzan…
    A collection of fine Tsugaru Shamisen music played by Chikuzan Takahashi.
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  • Karma

    Karma

    $36.00
    Shamisen album recorded by Masahiro Nitta and Yutaka Oyama. Ships…
    Shamisen album recorded by Masahiro Nitta and Yutaka Oyama. Ships from Japan.
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  • Japanese DNA

    Japanese DNA

    $29.00
    Masahiro Nitta's solo shamisen album. Ships from Japan.
    Masahiro Nitta's solo shamisen album. Ships from Japan.
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  • Oyama Ryu - Minyo Collection (CDs)

    Oyama Ryu – Minyo Collection (CDs)

    $47.00 – $611.00
    These CDs accompany the "Oyama Ryu - Minyo Collection (Books)"…
    These CDs accompany the "Oyama Ryu - Minyo Collection (Books)" as a learning resource for learning the songs.
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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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  • Oyama Ryu - Minyo Collection (Set)

    Oyama Ryu – Minyo Collection (Set)

    $76.00 – $988.00
    These are Scorebooks/CD sets for minyo (folk) songs, arranged for…
    These are Scorebooks/CD sets for minyo (folk) songs, arranged for Tsugaru style by the Oyama Ryu. Note that all volumes are written in Japanese.
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  • Oyama Ryu - Scorebook Set

    Oyama Ryu – Scorebook Set

    $115.00
    This set includes the three Oyama Ryu Scorebooks, and an…
    This set includes the three Oyama Ryu Scorebooks, and an audio CD featuring recordings of all the pieces in the three scorebooks. A very fine collection indeed!
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  • Oyama Ryu - Scorebook (San Sagari)

    Oyama Ryu – Scorebook (San Sagari)

    $23.00
    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)
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  • Oyama Ryu - Scorebook (Hon Choushi)

    Oyama Ryu – Scorebook (Hon Choushi)

    $23.00
    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)
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  • Oyama Ryu - Scorebook (Niagari)

    Oyama Ryu – Scorebook (Niagari)

    $23.00
    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)
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  • Nitta Ryu - Scorebook #1

    Nitta Ryu – Scorebook #1

    $30.00
    This scorebook contains tablature (bunkafu) for 10 songs in the…
    This scorebook contains tablature (bunkafu) for 10 songs in the Nitta Ryu (style).
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  • The Nitta Ryu - Scorebook #2

    Nitta Ryu – Scorebook #2

    $30.00
    This scorebook contains tablature (bunkafu) for 8 songs in the…
    This scorebook contains tablature (bunkafu) for 8 songs in the Nitta Ryu (style).
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    Rose Shamisen

    The Rose Shamisen

    $3,500.00 – $5,395.00
    This is a very high-end Tsugaru Shamisen made-to-order by Tokyo…
    This is a very high-end Tsugaru Shamisen made-to-order by Tokyo Wagakki, the oldest and most respected shamisen workshop in Japan. To learn more about the Rose Shamisen please click on the link below!s

    Special Bonus!

    To help you get started with your brand-new Rose 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 Bushi
    • Premium Shamisen Course: Tosa no Sunayama
    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 Rose 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 nine to eleven weeks for construction, and feel free to contact store (at) bachido (dot) com if you have questions :-) )
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  • Shamisen of Japan

    $39.00 – $69.00
    Shamisen of Japan teaches you how to professionally play and…
    Shamisen of Japan teaches you how to professionally play and make the Tsugaru Shamisen, simply and enjoyably! Shamisen of Japan is a valuable resource for both the beginner and the shamisen enthusiast! Ships from California.
    • Pages: 165
    • Size: 8½″×11″×½″
    • Binding: Paperback
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  • The Acrylic Bachi - Clear

    Acrylic Bachi – Clear

    $275.00
    Made out of clear acrylic and looks very stylish. Perfect…
    Made out of clear acrylic and looks very stylish. Perfect for that clean look in your performance.
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