Shakuhachi for Sale

handcrafted by Daishihan Josen

shakuhachi root end home age

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.

What You’ll Receive with Every Shakuhachi:

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

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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