Store

  • This Karin Minyo Shamisen is built by a close friend…
    This Karin Minyo Shamisen is built by a close friend of Hiroshi Nitta (Masahiro Nitta’s father) in Kanagawa.
  • Want to spice up your performance attire? These beautiful hair…
    Want to spice up your performance attire? These beautiful hair pins pairs wonderfully with these dresses and/or shirts! Very limited supply, only one of each type is available! After ordering, please let me know which style you'd like (shown in the gallery) and I'll pack it up for you. :)
  • If you play your shamisen and notice particular notes sounding…
    If you play your shamisen and notice particular notes sounding especially dull or harshly buzzy, there's a good chance your sao has kanberi. Kanberi is basically wear-and-tear naturally caused by the act of pressing the string against the sao repeatedly over the course of years. Releveling the sao completely removes this wear and restores the full resonance of a shamisen, making it sound brand new again. After purchasing this service, Kyle will send you an email with instructions for shipping. Please be prepared to ship your whole shamisen.
  • This Kamigoma fits on Tsugaru and Minyo tenjin.
    This Kamigoma fits on Tsugaru and Minyo tenjin.
  • 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.
  • Masahiro Nitta's solo shamisen album. Ships from Japan.
    Masahiro Nitta's solo shamisen album. Ships from Japan.
  • Japanese Cedar (Sugi) Itomaki Set

    Price range: $350.00 through $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.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • Itomaki Sets

    Price range: $350.00 through $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
  • Itomaki Repair

    Price range: $30.00 through $90.00
    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!
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.  
  • 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.
  • The first string on the shamisen (which is the thickest…
    The first string on the shamisen (which is the thickest of the three). Fujiito brand, material is silk, and it's available in sizes for both Tsugaru and Nagauta styles.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • This case is designed to hold a shamisen with a…
    This case is designed to hold a shamisen with a fully disassembled sao. The interior is more minimalistic compared to the Soft Shell Mitsuori Case. (Less interior foam, but relatively more space to fill with miscellaneous items.)
  • Be free of chairs and seiza (sitting on your legs)…
    Be free of chairs and seiza (sitting on your legs) position with a guitar strap! While a guitar strap can be tied to your shamisen, I highly recommend installing Schaller Strap Locks if you're comfortable with drilling holes in your shamisen dou. Strap locks are perfect for keeping your strap securely locked in place.
  • Fujaku

    $10.00
    The adhesive position mark strip which shows the position locations…
    The adhesive position mark strip which shows the position locations for playing melodies from notation. Simply match the number shown in your notation with the number on the fujaku, press the string on that number, and enjoy! An truly invaluable accessory for beginners.
  • 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.
  • Figured Bubinga Itomaki Set

    Price range: $350.00 through $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.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • Fiddleback Siamese Rosewood Itomaki Set

    Price range: $450.00 through $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.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • Fiddleback Dark Siamese Rosewood Itomaki Set

    Price range: $450.00 through $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.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, we've got itomaki sets…
    Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, we've got itomaki sets made of faux zouge! These itomaki are intended for tsugaru shamisen. Theoretically they could be fitted in smaller shamisen (nagauta, jiuta, etc), but those shamisen have smaller tenjin, and thus the itomaki would be more difficult to use, and so it's not recommended.
  • Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, we've got three beautiful…
    Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, we've got three beautiful styles of ebony itomaki: Mentori (trimmed edges), Soragara (star shape), Soragara Mentori (star shape with trimmed edges). These itomaki are intended for tsugaru shamisen. Theoretically they could be fitted in smaller shamisen (nagauta, jiuta, etc), but those shamisen have smaller tenjin, and thus the itomaki would be more difficult to use, and so it's not recommended.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • Ebony Nagauta Itomaki Set

    Price range: $100.00 through $190.00
    Brand new set of Ebony Nagauta style Itomaki made by…
    Brand new set of Ebony Nagauta style Itomaki made by Tokyo Wagakki. These itomaki are direct from the maker, and require turning (making the peg round with a file or lathe) to specially fit in each row of holes, as well as drilling string holes.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • This adhesive rubber pad is very useful. Attach it to…
    This adhesive rubber pad is very useful. Attach it to the lower corner of your dou in order to prevent the dou from sliding off your thigh!
  • A soft Dou Fukuro used for keeping the shamisen dou…
    A soft Dou Fukuro used for keeping the shamisen dou safe and protected.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • Curly Siamese Rosewood Itomaki Set #3

    Price range: $450.00 through $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.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • Curly Siamese Rosewood Itomaki Set

    Price range: $350.00 through $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.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • Curly Narra Itomaki Set

    Price range: $350.00 through $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.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • Curly Acacia Itomaki Set

    Price range: $350.00 through $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.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, we've got a whole…
    Made in Japan by Tokyo Wagakki, we've got a whole line of colorful acrylic itomaki! Although it's not shown in the pictures, the pegs of all itomaki have a metal core for added strength. These itomaki are intended for tsugaru shamisen. Theoretically they could be fitted in smaller shamisen (nagauta, jiuta, etc), but those shamisen have smaller tenjin, and thus the itomaki would be more difficult to use, and so it's not recommended.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • Cocobolo Itomaki Set #3

    Price range: $350.00 through $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.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Cocobolo. Fitted…
    This set of Elite Itomaki is made from Cocobolo. Fitted with African Blackwood pegs.
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details
  • Style: T-Shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
    Style: T-Shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
  • Shamisen Fusion Duet album; Recorded by Yuzu Natsumi (Vocals, Keyboard)…
    Shamisen Fusion Duet album; Recorded by Yuzu Natsumi (Vocals, Keyboard) Kyle Abbott (Shamisen, Mandolin, Guitar), Karl Hedlund (Bass), and Eien Hunter-Ishikawa (Taiko, Shinobue). Ships from California.
  • This Bamboo koma is artistically made into a somewhat "butterfly"-like…
    This Bamboo koma is artistically made into a somewhat "butterfly"-like shape, and has a half bone saddle. Dimensions: Height: 7.53mm
Go to Top