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January 16, 2006
The Liberty Bell Shakuhachi
I often look at a piece of bamboo and wonder what it will sound like with a little help. This is what I do with my Chikusing Model shakuhachi flutes. These flutes are made utilizing the natural shape of the bore. The Jinashi sound is warmer, fuzzier, rounder and more bambooey than that of the full Jiari flutes.
I think the crack at the bore adds a lot of character so I named this one the Liberty Bell, both for the crack and the tone that rings freedom when playing ( also an allusion to Fuke, the Zen Monk who wandered the streets ringing a bell).
This flute took three months to make and is a fine flute for anyone interested in Dokyoku style Zen Honkyoku. It rivals well made Japanese jinashi flutes priced at $1,000.
Notice the Watazumido growl.
Namaste, Perry
Posted by Perry Yung at January 16, 2006 10:25 AM