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May 02, 2008
This week's Ebay Shakuhachi Repair
Hi all, This is an old Myoan style shakuhachi that was purchased on eBay. I repair a lot of these since there is a proliferation of sellers of shakuhachi from Japan these days.
Looks pretty good. Right?
In general, yes. But on inspection, it needs quite a bit of work. Didn't see this hair line crack on the auction photos.
Didn't see this damaged utaguchi in the photos.
The cracks at the front was also not shown on the photo.
Work has started.
It's begining to play well but needs adjusting at the top.
This flute was purchased for around $100. So far, $200 of repair labor has gone into it.
Please read the auctions clearly. And when they say look at the photos, look at the photos.
All the best, Perry
Posted by Perry Yung at May 2, 2008 08:05 AM