Here in my workshop, shakuhachi means bamboo. From my hands to yours, every instrument I create is a conversation with nature. As a Daishihan (Grandmaster) shakuhachi maker, my passion is to craft flutes that reveal the authentic voice of bamboo, offering a lifetime of depth and beauty. Through the delicate and rarified arts of Jinashi (地無し) and Jimori (地盛り), I honor the soul of the bamboo, making only the most vital adjustments to its natural form.
In my flutes, you’ll hear the grove reincarnated as a choir.
Each bamboo flute is unique, with its own personality, tone, and spirit. Their voices and stories are waiting to be heard, and I invite you to discover those which resonate with you.
NB: I’m still in the process of settling into my new home here in France. I expect to have shakuhachi for sale within the final quarter of this year, 2025.
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Where the Story Begins — Harvesting Bamboo
Every journey from plant to palm starts here, in mountain groves of bamboo. Join me in this video as I select pieces for my flutes which is the first step in a sacred collaboration with the living earth.
Two Souls of Bamboo — Root Ends & Poles
Patiently handcrafted to the same high standards, I create instruments from both root end and pole bamboo.
- Root Ends: Often thicker and heavier, root ends express a bold and enigmatic character. They offer a rich, textured tonal landscape where each note is alive with earthy nuance and individuality.
- Poles: Crafted to the same exacting criteria as my root ends, these instruments offer performance that far exceeds their modest prices. Their lighter weight also brings a welcome kindness to our bodies, reducing strain and making them a joy to hold.
What You’ll Receive with Every Shakuhachi:
- Free Worldwide Shipping
- Carrying Bag, Cap, & Bore Swab
- Lifetime Free Crack Repairs
- Bound Against Cracks
- 1-Year Exchange & 30-Day Return Policy
My shakuhachi are made to last and I stand by them for life. Smooth beneath your fingers, my inlaid bindings prevent most cracks, and should one ever affect playability, I’ll repair it for free. You also have a full year to exchange and 30 days to return (minus shipping and service costs). Choose with confidence and play without worry, my gifts to you.
Find Your Voice — My Shakuhachi for Sale
Below, you’ll find more than a list of shakuhachi for sale, it’s a gathering of individuals. Browse my available instruments (organized by length) and listen for the one that speaks to you. I hope your instrument is waiting, Josen
Useful Reading
- Shakuhachi buying guide – how to buy shakuhachi
This also includes insights into prices or value - Shakuhachi size guide: Understanding Shaku Lengths
The shaku lengths sizes explained; 1.8, 1.9, 2.0 and so on. - Understanding Shakuhachi Pitch and Tuning – 440Hz, 432Hz, and What They Really Mean
- Types of shakuhachi; Jinashi and Jimori vs. Jiari Jinuri and cast-bores
- Shakuhachi Bindings, Care, and Cracks – cracks in bamboo, bindings, how bindings are applied, how to store shakuhachi, and how to keep them clean
- How to Measure Your Body for Sizing Shakuhachi
- How to Hold Larger Shakuhachi
- Small Hands and Holding Shakuhachi
- Japanese Madaké Bamboo for Shakuhachi: A trip into the Grove
All about Japanese Madaké bamboo. - Traditional tapered shakuhachi bores vs. cylindrical PVC
- No ‘Best’ Shakuhachi
An essay about how there’s no such thing as the ‘best’ shakuhachi. - Japanese Shakuhachi Terms
Archive of Sold Shakuhachi
Although I’ve been crafting shakuhachi full-time since 2003, this archive is beginning with my new website. Here you can track all my works and verify them and their sale prices.
2025 — Shakuhachi Sold