Edo period
Edo Shakuhachi
Old Shakuhachi were made and played by monks during the Edo period. Each one has a unique sound.
1 Shakuhachi available
Explore the old ShakuhachiOld Shakuhachi Shop – Old and Used Shakuhachi for Sale
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Shakuhachi for sale
A shakuhachi is a single length of bamboo and the breath of the one who plays it. We look after the old ones.
Old Shakuhachi Shop is to provide old Shakuhachi at a reasonable price to players around the world. Every Shakuhachi is played and checked carefully before it is listed. Where a part was missing or cracked it has been carefully repaired, and we tell you exactly what was done.
Each listing has photos and a video, so you can hear the Shakuhachi before you decide. To buy, simply send us a message on Facebook.
The collection
Our collection
Edo Shakuhachi, natural-bore jinashi, modern jiari in every length, wood and Yuu Shakuhachi, and bamboo for Shakuhachi making.
Natural bore
Jinashi Shakuhachi
Bamboo left as it grew, without paste in the bore. Breathy and earthy, for honkyoku and meditation.
2 Shakuhachi available
Choose your sound
Contemporary
Jiari Shakuhachi
Tuned-bore Shakuhachi for Kinko, Tozan and modern playing. Stable pitch, strong voice, ready for lessons and the stage.
1 Shakuhachi available
Shorter lengths1.61.71.81.92.02.12.22.3Longer lengths
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Wood & resin
Wood and Yuu Shakuhachi
Wooden Shakuhachi and the resin Yuu: stable, affordable instruments for beginners, travel and practice.
1 Shakuhachi available
See wood and Yuu
For makers
Bamboo for Shakuhachi making
Selected madake bamboo with the root end, ready for making your own Shakuhachi.
1 available
See the bambooA quick guide
Choosing a length
Shakuhachi are named by length in shaku, about 30.3 cm. A longer Shakuhachi plays lower: each extra tenth of a shaku is roughly a half step down. The 1.8 in D is the standard Shakuhachi; long Shakuhachi are deep, slow and meditative.