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  • Acrylic Bachi - Tinted

    Acrylic Bachi – Tinted

    $362.00
    Made out of clear acrylic with a colored tint.
    Made out of clear acrylic with a colored tint.
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  • Shamisen Building Templates

    Shamisen Building Templates

    $80.00
    Building multiple Tsugaru Shamisen and want reusable templates to trace…
    Building multiple Tsugaru Shamisen and want reusable templates to trace the shapes? Now you can! These templates are cut from high quality acrylic and are sized for a standard futozao (Tsugaru) shamisen with a Size 5 dou.
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  • Skin Replacement

    $99.00 – $400.00
    It is said that 80% of the shamisen’s sound quality…
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  • About Elite Itomaki

    Itomaki Sets

    $350.00 – $650.00
    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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  • Fiddleback Siamese Rosewood Itomaki Set

    $450.00 – $550.00
    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.
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  • Curly Siamese Rosewood Itomaki Set #3

    $450.00 – $550.00
    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.
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  • Japanese Cedar (Sugi) Itomaki Set

    $350.00 – $450.00
    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.
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  • Curly Siamese Rosewood Itomaki Set

    $350.00 – $450.00
    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.
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  • Afzelia Xylay Itomaki Set

    $350.00 – $450.00
    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.
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  • Curly Narra Itomaki Set

    $350.00 – $450.00
    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.
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  • Stabilized Figured Mango Itomaki Set

    $350.00 – $450.00
    This set of Elite Itomaki is made from stabilized mango…
    This set of Elite Itomaki is made from stabilized mango wood, and fitted with African Blackwood pegs.
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  • Amboyna Burl Itomaki Set #2

    $450.00 – $550.00
    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.
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  • Black & White Ebony Itomaki Set

    $350.00 – $450.00
    This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Black &…
    This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Black & White Ebony. Capped with African Blackwood and Amboyna Burl, and fitted with African Blackwood pegs.
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  • Mexican Royal Ebony Itomaki Set

    $350.00 – $450.00
    This set of Elite Itomaki is made from two-tone Mexican…
    This set of Elite Itomaki is made from two-tone Mexican Royal Ebony, fitted with African Blackwood pegs.
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  • Cocobolo Itomaki Set #3

    $350.00 – $450.00
    This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Cocobolo. Fitted…
    This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Cocobolo. Fitted with African Blackwood pegs.
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  • Figured Bubinga Itomaki Set

    $350.00 – $450.00
    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.
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  • Mexican Royal Ebony Itomaki Set

    $350.00 – $450.00
    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.
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  • Satinwood Itomaki Set

    $350.00 – $450.00
    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.
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  • Cocobolo Itomaki Set #2

    This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Cocobolo. Fitted…
    This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Cocobolo. Fitted with African Blackwood pegs.
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  • Standard Ebony Itomaki Set

    $350.00 – $450.00
    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.
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  • Curly Acacia Itomaki Set

    $350.00 – $450.00
    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.
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  • Sale!

    The Starling Shamisen

    $1,750.00 - $2,245.00
    To learn more about the Starling Shamisen please click on…
    To learn more about the Starling Shamisen please click on the link below!

    Special Bonus!

    To help you get started with your brand-new Starling 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 Starling 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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  • Sale!

    The Akatsuki Shamisen

    $2,900.00 - $3,345.00
    The Akatsuki Shamisen, made by the legendary makers at Tokyo…
    The Akatsuki Shamisen, made by the legendary makers at Tokyo Wagakki (the oldest and most respected shamisen workshop in Japan). Read below to get all the details about this shamisen!

    Special Bonus!

    To help you get started with your brand-new Akatsuki, I am including several learning materials for free!
    • Bachido Shamisen Crash Course
    • Premium Shamisen Course: Tsugaru Jonkara Bushi (Kyu)
    • Premium Shamisen Course: Tsugaru Jonkara Bushi (Shin)
    • Premium Shamisen Course: The Nitta Ryu Intensive Technique Pack
    • 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 Akatsuki 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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  • Sanshin Set

    $250.00 – $450.00
    The Sanshin Set includes everything needed to start playing Sanshin!…
    The Sanshin Set includes everything needed to start playing Sanshin! Available with either Natural or Synthetic snake skin.
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