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1.8 by Tadasuke TanakaTC73
2010s Kinko-ryu Maker: Tadasuke Tanaka Length: 1.8 shaku / 545mm Pitch: D Price: $1,800 Hole diameter: 10.5mm Weight: 348g Tremendous value for a professional-level 1.8 from a reputable maker. Two hanko.
Lovely big, clear sound with a sweetness in the upper register. The wider bore allows both broad tonal color and technical range for contemporary music and depth of sound and breatheir tones for Honkyoku. Described as a "friendly" flute, easy to work with, clear voicing, and even intonation through the octaves. Subtle markings on the bamboo, red urushi, natural root end, and thicker stock give it an organic feel. Tadasuke Tanaka recently retired from being the resident, official shakuhachi maker to the Chukuyusha guild, under Iemoto Junsuke Kawase. He made shakuhachi for Kinko players of this lineage in Tokyo for at least 40 years. He has a good reputation amongst players. |
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1.8 by Miura KindoTC74
c.1930s Kinko-ryu Maker: Miura Kindo Length: 1.8 shaku / 540mm Pitch: D - 442hz Price: $6,500 Hole diameter: 10.5-11mm Bore diameter @ top: 22.5mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 18mm Weight: 350g This would be a true lifetime shakuhachi for any serious player or professional musician. It has no flaws. All notes play well and easily, including dai kan. It is a powerful and robust instrument that was owned for years by a famous Kinko-ryu teacher.
Kindo is renowned as one of the greatest shakuhachi makers of the early 20th century, and is notable for making excellent flutes for both honkyoku and sankyoku. This one is tuned to D at A442hz, making it ideal for playing with other shakuhachi and western instruments. Old hairline cracks have been professionally repaired by Ichijo with beautiful inlaid urushi lacquer bindings, to match the original joint and ensure crack resistance for the future. |
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2.7 by Miura RyuhoTC45
2000s KSK Maker: Miura Ryuho Length: 2.7 shaku / 820mm Pitch: G Price: $4,999 Hole diameter: 10.5mm* Bore diameter @ top: 21mm (ikigaeshi) Bore diameter @ bottom: 21mm Weight: 550g An outstanding long flute made by the contemporary master of KSK-style jiari. Ryuho's craftsmanship is incredibly precise and refined.
An extremely light and easily-handled instrument for its length, made from beautiful pale bamboo. It has a powerful and responsive sound that can handle demanding modern techniques. Two hanko stamps, indicating a superior instrument from this talented maker. |
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1.9 by Inoue ShigemiTC16
c.1920s - 1940s Kinko-ryu Maker: Inoue Shigemi Length: 1.9 shaku / 570mm Pitch: C# Price: $4,999 Hole diameter: 10.5mm Bore diameter @ top: 22mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 19mm A remarkable tube with a fascinating, antique tone. It has a deep sound with a complexity that brings you back to a past century.
A very light tube, made from well-proportioned bamboo decorated with Shigemi's trademark polished urushi bindings. This masterful instrument carries two hanko , indicating a flute of exceptional quality (one stamp is obscured by a binding). |
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2.0 by Endo KoshuTC11
c.1930s/1940s Kinko-ryu Maker: Endo Koshu Length: 2.0 shaku / 605mm Pitch: Sharp of C Price: $3,000 Hole diameter: 10.5mm Bore diameter @ top: 21.5mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 18mm Weight: 320g A master-level instrument from the golden-age of Kinko-ryu shakuhachi. Made to the seisun (by length) standard, giving a slightly sharp C useful for traditional honkyoku pieces.
This flute has a remarkably deep, expansive sound. It smoothly balances bright and dark tonal qualities, easily transitioning from a rumbling bass to the highest reaches of the scale. |
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Mujitsu 1.9 jiariTC33
1990s Kinko-ryu Maker: Ken LaCosse Length: 1.9 shaku / 605mm Pitch: C# Price: $999.99 Hole diameter: 10.5mm Bore diameter @ top: 21mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 19mm Weight: 320g An unusual nobekan (one-piece) jiari made by Ken LaCosse. The bamboo is fully coated with many layers of seshime urushi -- giving it a deep black/brown finish and a silky feeling. It is fully capable of playing modern shakuhachi music at an intermediate/advanced level.
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1.6 by Gyokusui ITC35
First half of the 20th C Tozan-ryu Maker: Kono Gyokusui 1 Length: 1.6 shaku / 485mm Pitch: E Price: $2,000 Hole diameter: 10mm Bore diameter @ top: 20mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 17.5mm Weight: Three generations of this internationally-renowned family have made flutes under the name Gyokusui, with the first being the most respected. A superb 1.6 like this is considered essential by many ensemble players. Hole #1 has been modified slightly to allow an easier Tsu-meri.
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1.8 Kinko Jiari (mumei)TC52
Mid 20th C Kinko-ryu Maker: Unknown Length: 1.8 shaku / 545mm Pitch: D Price: $300 Hole diameter: 10.5-11mm Bore diameter @ top: 21-22mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 18-19mm Weight: This is an extremely solid, classical Kinko-style jiari flute. It capably handles honkyoku and sankyoku style playing. It has a small repaired crack and an oval root profile.
A previous owner noted similarities between this flute and the style of famed maker Yamaguchi Shiro -- but we can't verify that attribution. |
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1.8 nobekan by JosuiTC61
Early 20th C Tozan-ryu Maker: Josui Length: 1.8 shaku / 543mm Pitch: D Price: $1,500 Hole diameter: 10mm Bore diameter @ top: 21-23mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 17.5mm Weight: Extremely rare nobekan (1-piece) jiari shakuhachi made by Oi Josui, who became famous as the maker for the renowned contemporary player Yamamoto Hozan. It has a wide oval bore and an expansive tone that hits the precision we expect from a tuned jiari, while retaining a deep jinashi sound.
This flute embodies the transition between Myoan & early Tozan styles -- making it a very unique piece for the serious collector. Flute came from the collection of Ronnie Nyogetsu Seldin. There is a large, old, repaired crack along one side. It has been stable for many years and seems unlikely to open up further. We can add additional bindings if you wish. |
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1.8 by Miura KindoTC66
c.1910-1920s Kinko-ryu Maker: Miura Kindo Length: 1.8 shaku / 545mm Pitch: D Price: $3,000 Hole diameter: 10.5-11mm Bore diameter @ top: 22mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 18.5mm A unique opportunity to own a flute made by one of the most highly-regarded Kinko makers of all time. Kindo's work is the gold standard for classical Kinko-style shakuhachi.
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The original decorative rattan work & "thumb-rest" recalls traditional Edo-period komusu flutes. There is an old repaired crack along one side. These repairs were done by a student of Miura Kindo.
The utaguchi area was modified by Perry Yung to improve the flute's response. Because it is not fully original, it's being offered at a price accessible to a player -- and not just a serious collector.
The utaguchi area was modified by Perry Yung to improve the flute's response. Because it is not fully original, it's being offered at a price accessible to a player -- and not just a serious collector.
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1.4 by Tom DeaverTC68
1980s-1990s Kinko-ryu Maker: Tom Deaver Length: 1.4shaku / 425mm Pitch: A Price: $2,500 Hole diameter: 10mm Bore diameter @ top: 20mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 17mm A bright and responsive small flute for technical & melodic playing. Its tone is clear and bird-like, with enough volume to easily carry over other instruments.
An exceptional tube in an uncommon size, wrapped up in a beautifully-coloured bamboo package. Deaver's instruments have been highly sought after since his passing. |
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1.8 by Miura KindoTC69
c.1920-1930s Kinko-ryu Maker: Miura Kindo Length: 1.8 shaku / 545mm Pitch: D Price: $8,000 (SOLD) Hole diameter: 10.5-11mm Bore diameter @ top: 22-23mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 19mm Weight: 360g Classic Kinko jiari by one of the top historical makers. Near-mint condition. Plays like a dream.
This is quite simply a lifetime tube. |
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2.1 Kinko Jiari (unidentified)TC58
First-half of the 20th C Kinko-ryu Maker: Unidentified (possibly Ebinuma Chikuyo) Length: 2.1 shaku / 635mm Pitch: B Price: $300 (SOLD) Hole diameter: 11mm Bore diameter @ top: 20-21mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 19-20mm Weight: A powerful player with a classic, vintage Kinko sound. Responsive enough to handle honkyoku or ensemble playing. Deeply discounted due to its cosmetic condition.
The bamboo has been decoratively stained with urushi and has two large, repaired cracks. A small chip in the utaguchi has been repaired. |
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1.8 by Inoue ShigemiTC72
c.1920s - 1940s Kinko-ryu Maker: Inoue Shigemi Length: 1.8 shaku / 545mm Pitch: D Price: $4,999 (SOLD) Hole diameter: 10.5mm Bore diameter @ top: 22mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 18mm A bargain price for a high grade 1.8 made by one of the most respected pre-war makers. This tube does everything you could ask of a main 1.8 for honkyoku or sankyoku playing.
The flute has a loud, full sound, with a rich & velvety vintage tone. It responds quickly, but accepts a very large breath for dynamic playing. Made of dense, high quality bamboo with a carefully shaved root. This professional level instrument earned two hanko stamps from its discerning maker. |
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1.5 by Kaneyasu DodoTC56
c.1930s Kinko-ryu Maker: Kaneyasu Dodo Length: 1.5 shaku / 454mm Pitch: F Price: $400 (SOLD) Hole diameter: 11mm Bore diameter @ top: 20-21.5mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 17-19mm Weight: An outstanding historical small flute for ensemble playing, in perfect condition. Large finger holes give it volume to compete with koto, while its short length produces a bright birdlike tone.
Kaneyasu Dodo was a highly influential maker and player who founded the Dainihon Chikudo Gakkan ("Great Japan Institute for the Study of the Bamboo Way") |
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2.1 by Gyokusui ITC02
c.1970s Kinko-ryu Maker: Gyokusui (1) Length: 2.1 shaku Pitch: B Price: (SOLD) Hole diameter: 11mm Bore diameter @ top: 20.5mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 19mm Weight: 400g A rare nobekan (one-piece) jiari flute with a fully tuned bore. It's made from a spectacular, perfectly-proportioned piece of bamboo.
Three generations of this internationally-renowned family have made flutes under the name Gyokusui, with the first being the most respected. |
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1.8 Tozan Jiari (signed)TC57
Early 20th C Tozan-ryu Maker: Unidentified Length: 1.8 shaku / 543mm Pitch: D Price: $400 (SOLD) Hole diameter: 10mm Bore diameter @ top: 20.5mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 17.5mm Weight: A classical early Tozan-style shakuhachi. Made from stunning & thick goma (sesame seed) bamboo with its utaguchi inlay outlined with silver. This instrument must have been cherished by its original owner, who decorated it with ornate polished-urushi lacquer bindings.
A responsive flute, with a strong and reedy antique Tozan sound. One unidentified maker's mark. Two repaired cracks. |
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1.8 by Miura KindoTC12
c.1920-1930s Kinko-ryu Maker: Miura Kindo Length: 1.8 shaku / 545mm Pitch: D Price: $5,000 (SOLD) Hole diameter: 10.5-11mm Bore diameter @ top: 22mm Bore diameter @ bottom: 20mm Rare original flute made by one of the most highly-regarded Kinko makers of all time. Kindo's work is the gold standard for classical Kinko-style shakuhachi.
The flute has a repaired crack and a slightly flared root end. |
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2.4 by YozanTC68
2000s Kinko-ryu Maker: Yozan Length: 2.4 shaku / 750mm Pitch: A Price: $2,000 (SOLD) Weight: 460g Stunningly beautiful contemporary tube which does exactly what you need it to do. In tune and responsive. Tone is smooth, projection strong .Some say Yozan’s tubes are to other makers' as Spam is to ham, i.e. better.
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