Zen traditional Shakuhachi Pentatonic end-blown flute with natura bell root. KINKO-ryu 1.8 feet .professional quality, play all ocataves.Good for seasoned flautist, good for any level player,Zen

If you watch any number of videos on what not to buy as a first shakuhachi, an inexpensive bamboo one from an online retailer will top the list of things to avoid. But I wanted real bamboo as an upgrade from PVC, and took a chance on this one.Well, it arrived and out of the box, it looked very nice. It is one piece with no joint, and that helps to keep costs down. The blowing edge does not end on a node, so it's not traditional in that way. It's another way to save costs as either having a joint or looking for a bamboo plant with the 7th node ending right at 1.8 would be expensive. The utaguchi inlay is nice and looks well done.But, the most important part is playability and being tuned, particularly for new players. And I found that this instrument was tuned quite well and my tuner gave me pretty accurate readings for each note in otsu and kan. I find it much easier to play than the PVC one. My instructor checked it out too and said it's a very decent instrument, and was surprised to hear I got it on Amazon.Finally, you just can't beat the price. If they are all as good as this one, they are a real bargain for a new player to build some skill on and grow with. Give one a try, and don't believe everything they say on youtube! But also, do understand that this is not an easy instrument to play and if you're brand-new many struggle just to get the first sound from the flute. Don't give up, it's worth it.

I was nervous to buy a shakuhachi - as I wanted a playable and professional one that was not too expensive. I found this shakuhachi to be very nicely made and (now that I'm able) produces some very beautiful sounds. It is all one piece and came in a nice case with a very cool blue wrap. It feels very high quality for the price, and am very pleased. Thank you Mr. Johnson.

I ordered this, then while waiting for it to come, did some reading around and saw lots of warnings about cheap shakuhachis online. I expected it to be Meh at best, I'd look it over and probably not keep it. But I'm really impressed! I'm a beginner, so we're talking the first two octaves here, Otsu and Kan, and it seems to do those fine. I've had experience with a PVC shakuhachi and the cast plastic Shakuhachi Yuu, and this plays easier than either of those. It's also a thing of real beauty. That matters more to some people and I didn't think I cared that much about looks but this thing is so beautiful, I've spent some time with a magnifying glass just looking at the beautiful grain around the mouthpiece and bell.

Amazing shakuhachi

Nicely made shakuhachi, plays very well through all notes. Owner/maker/seller is very responsive to inquiries. Bamboo shakuhachi are usually quite expensive but this one is very modestly priced and affordable. If you want a flute of real bamboo, not composite or plastic, this is a very quality instrument for a low cost shakuhachi to begin your journey on this challenging instrument. Comes in an attractive case with sleeve and utaguci cover. I own several lower end priced bamboo instruments from different makers and I think this one is the best of the bunch.

This instrument was beautifully made and the sound quality is amazing. However, the material used to coat the inside especially the mouth piece (uta-guchi) started to peel off so every once in a while the sound quality lessens. it’s still a great instrument tho and i love it.

I am very impressed at the craftsmanship and quality of this shakuhachi. The notes are true and balanced. The tone is full. And, most of all, it is easy to play. I have other shakuhachi, but this one is my favorite. Even the bindings are flawless! I would expect this flute to cost much more.

This is a beautiful shakuhachi, carefully produced with love and skill. It has good sound and plays easily. It comes in a protective box and is packages well-wrapped. It has an inlaid mouthpiece and comes with a utaguchi cover. In this price category you won't find anything better. Great buy from a reliable seller.

I'm a beginner so don't have the judgement to tell between a good shakuhachi and an excellent one - that's the only reason this is 4 stars and not 5. The flute is delightful to play, challenging in a fun way, and requires precision in a way that encourages focus - you can see why it's used for meditation. Different styles of breath give a rich variety of sounds, and the pentatonic tuning means it's easy to improvise. It came with a well-made hard case, soft carrybag, and a friendly note from the maker.

Although it took nearly a month for the shakuhachi to arrive the experience of opening the box was worth the wait. A beautifully crafted instrument delicately wrapped and stored in a solid elegant case.The handwritten note in the back of the certificate was a lovely touch. A complete novice, I am able to get a lovely tone from the instrument helping me with my meditation journey.Thank you 🙏

Absolutely beautiful piece of craftsmanship, I am so so happy with this. I cannot wait to learn! Amazing value for money!