A few inquiries came in for Choukan so I thought I should just do one blog entry to answer all the emails. Here is what I presently have in long Choukan bass Sakuhachi.
From left to right:
1) 1.8 Hocchiku for length reference only. On commission - $800
2) 2.9 Chikusing, Chinese Madake, two-piece, F#  - $2,800
3) 2.9 Hocchiku all natural. Wide bore F, Nobekan one piece, Chinese Madake - $1,100
4) SOLD 3.0 Chikuisng Standard bore F, Sogawa style Ivory (reclaimed) inlay. Japanese Urushi lacquer - $1,200.
5) 3.0 Chikusing wide bore E. Ivory Sogawa inlay, Urushi lacquer- $1,600

Never played a long flutes? It doesn’t take any more air, just find the embouchure and use the piper’s grip. See this demo on playing long shakuhachi.

Some players force their bottom hand into a hard angle so the finger tips can cover the bottom tone holes. Once you learn the piper’s grip. you’ll reduce the possibility of wrist injury.

Play not only with attention to tone color, but with awareness for safety and you’ll enjoy the shakuhachi for many years to ocme!