Kukyo Japanese Zen 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.

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, each is made by hand and stamped by Johnson. 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.