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Japanese Zen Shakuhachi Pentatonic end-blown flute with natura bell root. KINKO-ryu 1.8 feet Super quality, good for professional player,good for any level player.

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Size: 1.8 feet KINKO Super


Features

  • KUKYO Japanese Zen Shakuhachi Pentatonic end-blown flute with natura bell root. KINKO-ryu 1.8 feet . Super quality , good for professional player,good for any level player.
  • The mouthpiece is cut obliquely outward, and a small piece of inlay (made from OX horn) is inserted at the blowing edge in order to help produce
  • This shakuhachi is made by hand and stamped by Johnson . In case of crack happened when in a very dry condition (hot or cold) A case and PE bag that comes with the shakuhachi protects it from cracking, and also that playing the flute often, keeps it with proper humidity, and it will never crack. and the standard of KUKYO shakuhachi tuned to Equal Temperament is A=440 hz. at a room temperature of 60F / 20 C.
  • Body with natural speckles due to the growing under the natural rough circumstances of bamboo forest with sunshine and raining , KUKYO shakuhachis are made from rare Madake bamboo what was heavy , with beautiful color and mottled exterior conforms to the very highest aesthetic ,The appearance of Shakuhachi flute might be little different from the photograph as shown due to each one was Hand-craffted .
  • KUKYO shakuhachi play all ocataves, good for seasoned flautist and any level player , professional quality at an affordable price.

Description

KUKYO root-end shakuhachi are made of exceptionally fine Madake bamboo . This was a quality instrument what also made from rare quality bamboo with beautiful curved root and mottled exterior conforms to the very special aesthetic for shakuhachi. KUKYO quality shakuhachi is determined by two factors. Aesthetics of the bamboo as distinguished by its size, color, shape, nodal placement and root configuration. Performance of the instrument is reflected in its tonal quality, balance of notes, resonance and responsiveness. KUKYO shakuhachi are carefully evaluated, graded and priced with all of these factors in mind. each of KUKYO quality hakuhachi need 7 days to complete all of process. KUKYO Shakuhachis flutes are quality flutes. Made from the root section of madake bamboo, it is an untempered instrument, but nonetheless “tuned” by applying lacquer to the inside of the bore. “one sound, become Buddha,” encapsulates the spirit of the shakuhachi player’s practice: by playing Kukyo shakuhachi a single tone purely enough, you can realize your original Buddha nature.

Color: natural


Brand: Kukyo


Instrument Key: D


Material: Bamboo


Style: Professional


Brand Name: Kukyo


Included Components: Case, PE bag, possibly fingering chart or care instructions


UPC: 770651148740


Manufacturer: Johnson Music


Color: natural


Style: Professional


Finish Type: Polished


Instrument Key: D


Material Type: Bamboo


Item Weight: 1.13 Kilograms


Item Dimensions: 21.46 x 2.17 x 2.36 inches


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Pleasantly surprised!
Size: 2.4 feet KINKO
My 2nd flute from Johnson arts. Bought the 2.4 as a flute for long tone exercises, breath building. I can play it but will have to work on tone; a big flute! Moving from 1.8 to 2.4 is quite a step for an intermediate player. Just as well crafted as the first one but this one seems to have a bit more bore shaping. Looking forward to beautiful sound from this with some practice. Came with all the accessories needed to keep it in good condition. I was not expecting the surprise addition of offset finger holes for both hands to improve reach! The photo on the shopping page did not show that, so I was ready for the challenge but not so difficult at all now. 😃 Very pleased with this purchase! This flute will do fine for me until I play well enough to rate a much more expensive model, years away. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024 by sherry bunch

  • Love it
I plan on doing a more detailed review down the road, but suffice it to say I love my new flute! It’s been 3 years since I’ve had a Shakuhachi, previously I owned a Shakuhachi Yuu, and this is everything I wanted it to be. Well worth the price of admission. (Also, if you haven’t taken lessons, please take lessons; Specifically about the flute embouchure, it is critical to getting this kind of flute to sing, or even make a sound really, haha.) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023 by DogPaw

  • Very nice quality!
Size: 1.8 feet TOZAN (Key of D)
I am not at all a seasoned shakuhachi player but this bamboo flute is above what I was expecting. Looks are very pleasing and is in tune on a electronic tuner and sounds very quality. The lowest octave is on the quieter/softer side so that could be a plus or minus given your preference. It has something to do with the style of flute making. I was expecting it to be louder in that range but after some research found this to be the way jinashi flutes are made to sound. I am still very pleased with the overall sound quality it produces! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021 by Amazon Customer

  • OK for the price
Size: 1.8 feet TOZAN (Key of D)
It's a very pretty shakuhachi, and comes in a neat box, bag, etc. It is ideal for trying out the shakuhachi and seeing if you're going to maintain an interest in playing it - it's not that hard to toot out a few notes but it takes a lot of work over a lot of time to become an adept player. It is, however, excellent breathing training, and for the purpose of breathing-meditation, this is perfect and all you need. Plus it looks good enough to hang on the wall. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2022 by Amazon Customer

  • Professional level shakuhachi
Size: 1.8 feet TOZAN (Key of D)
If you are looking for a professional level shakuhachi from a very reputable shakuhachi maker, I most highly recommend Johnson Art. He is a very highly skilled flute maker. I have two of his flutes and very much enjoy playing them. His madake shakuhachi are excellent and exceptionally well made. His flutes have a very clear pitch, are very responsive, and are well balanced throughout the octaves. They have excellent tone color and warmth. Johnson is very attentive to your particular needs in a flute, and readily addresses them. I would highly recommend you consider getting a shakuhachi from him. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2021 by Steven Ino

  • Beginner Shakuhachi
My first shakuhachi from this maker was a lemon. No kinder way to say it, But it was readily replaced with a very satisfactory one, although the shipping time was long (Slow Boat from Guandong). I didn't like it at first, especially after my first experience, but I have now spent hours with it and the issues I had playing it are largely those of a beginner shakuhachi player. Being self-taught, up to now, the question is always: Is it me or the instrument? It was me. Overall, the presentation of the instrument was excellent and I rate it as good for a beginner level musician. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2021 by Caven Clark

  • Sounds good for a beginner Shakuhachi flute
Size: 1.8 feet TOZAN (Key of D)
Sounds good for a beginner Shakuhachi, a little off at the higher note but still fun to play.
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024 by kontol kuda

  • Shakuhachi
Size: 1.8 feet TOZAN (Key of D)
Very, very nice smooth playing Shakuhachi. Very happy with this product. Would definitely recommend to a friend or buy again worth every penny very nice tone.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024 by Brad

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