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August 13, 2007
Available Refurbished Japanese 1.8 shakuhachi
Hi All, Here are today's available Japanese 1.8s for traditional study. They are all well in tune to the standard as understood by shakuhachi professionals and teachers in Japan.
They are numbered 1-4 for reference from top to bottom right to left:
#1)Seikado Hanko. Loud, robust and fast player. Very accurate Western pitches and Tozan tonality for contemporary music - $1,200 (market value - $1,800)
#2) No original hanko but has Yung Flutes Hanko. Made around 1960 - 1970. Refurbished utaguchi chips with epoxy resin. Enhanced response. Loud and penetrating, cracks repaired with Mono filament line. Cracked Ji repaired with traditional material, Ji and urushi lacquer- $700 (market - $1,000)
#3) SOLD Old hanko, looks like Chinese characters. made around 1930's Old sound deep but loud. Cracked Ji and Urushi refurbishing with traditional materials. Has old Kusabi Butterfly nails originally used to repair the cracks - $700.
#4) SOLD No original Hanko but now has Yung flutes hanko. Original rattan inlays were weak. Instead of digging them out, I reinforced with mono filament and nylon. Cracked Ji repaired with Ji and Urushi lacquer. Fine entry level shakuhachi, clean, clear and flexible notes and can honk for those who know how - $700
When I write "market value" I am referring to the quality of well made shakuhachi as sold by a maker or reputable dealer. I do not mean the inflated prices that result from other ways shakuhachi can be obtained. As always, check in with the pros at http://www.shakuhaciforum.com for honest opinions if you are in the market for a high quality shakuhachi. Experienced players know that each flute is judged on it's own merits alone, not the price tag or name.
Listen to the flutes:
Hear#1.
Hear #2
Hear #3.
Hear #4
I am improvising on the scale because I think it offers a better general idea on the tuning timbre and response (or action). Any decent shakuhachi player will be able to "milk" the timbers to play traditional shakuhachi music.
Now, back to the Jinashi section of the shop.
Namaste, Perry
Posted by Perry Yung at August 13, 2007 03:51 PM