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Handcrafted, One Of A Kind Shakuhachi-Jinashi
Estimated price for orientation: 1 000 $
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
I have been making custom flutes for the last two decades. This was a commissioned piece that was never paid for. It is one of a kind one of my most unique and beautiful flutes in both design and tone. Before going further I ask you visit shakuhachi dot com for some of the history on this type of flute as well as seeing some of the prices. With that said, let me go into a little bit of detail. There are two radically different approaches used in making shakuhachi. The most common uses a highly-articulated bore that is fabricated inside the bamboo. It is shaped and fine tuned by hand. The second method used to make shakuhachi leaves the interior of the instrument as natural as possible. This style of shakuhachi is called called Jinashikan. Jinashikan are very difficult to produce. The natural hand-shaped bore of these instruments gives the maker much more control over tonal quality. The tone of jinashikan, or Jenashi is somewhat darker and more mellow than the brighter precision bore shakyhachi. Now a little bit about this particular instrument. The lowest note on this instrument is G# below C3 and the highest is A above C4. The carving was all done by hand. The upper section of the flute is inscribed with "Om Mani Padme Hum". Next is the the buddhist lotus blossom with eight petals in the center of which is the eight spoked wheel. Both signifying the Nobel Eightfold Path of buddhism. Below that is "Om Mani Padme Hum" again. The length of the flute has a dragon coiled around using the holes to climb. The claws each gripping a hole. There are four holes on the front of the flute with a hole in the back for the thumb as per traditional Shakuhachi. The whole position is standard except for the bottom most (where you place the pinky of your right hand. This whole is slightly offset to allow for more comfortable playing. The flute is signed and numbered 1 of 1.
I think I have gone into enough detail. Take a look at the pictures and if you have any questions feel free to contact me. Whoever wins the auction will pay the shipping. The additional cost in shipping is to cover insuring the package for its full value.
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| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
I have been making custom flutes for the last two decades. This was a commissioned piece that was never paid for. It is one of a kind one of my most unique and beautiful flutes in both design and tone. Before going further I ask you visit shakuhachi dot com for some of the history on this type of flute as well as seeing some of the prices. With that said, let me go into a little bit of detail. There are two radically different approaches used in making shakuhachi. The most common uses a highly-articulated bore that is fabricated inside the bamboo. It is shaped and fine tuned by hand. The second method used to make shakuhachi leaves the interior of the instrument as natural as possible. This style of shakuhachi is called called Jinashikan. Jinashikan are very difficult to produce. The natural hand-shaped bore of these instruments gives the maker much more control over tonal quality. The tone of jinashikan, or Jenashi is somewhat darker and more mellow than the brighter precision bore shakyhachi. Now a little bit about this particular instrument. The lowest note on this instrument is G# below C3 and the highest is A above C4. The carving was all done by hand. The upper section of the flute is inscribed with "Om Mani Padme Hum". Next is the the buddhist lotus blossom with eight petals in the center of which is the eight spoked wheel. Both signifying the Nobel Eightfold Path of buddhism. Below that is "Om Mani Padme Hum" again. The length of the flute has a dragon coiled around using the holes to climb. The claws each gripping a hole. There are four holes on the front of the flute with a hole in the back for the thumb as per traditional Shakuhachi. The whole position is standard except for the bottom most (where you place the pinky of your right hand. This whole is slightly offset to allow for more comfortable playing. The flute is signed and numbered 1 of 1.
I think I have gone into enough detail. Take a look at the pictures and if you have any questions feel free to contact me. Whoever wins the auction will pay the shipping. The additional cost in shipping is to cover insuring the package for its full value.
I think I have gone into enough detail. Take a look at the pictures and if you have any questions feel free to contact me. Whoever wins the auction will pay the shipping. The additional cost in shipping is to cover insuring the package for its full value.