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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Skin Replacement

    $99.00$400.00
    It is said that 80% of the shamisen’s sound quality…
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  • 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.
  • 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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  • Sale!

    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 :-) )
  • 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 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 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!
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Masahiro Nitta's solo shamisen album. Ships from Japan.
    Masahiro Nitta's solo shamisen album. Ships from Japan.
  • 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.
  • A collection of fine Tsugaru Shamisen music played by Chikuzan…
    A collection of fine Tsugaru Shamisen music played by Chikuzan Takahashi.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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