Gyokusui Kono 2.0
This is a fantastic Kono 2.0 and a prime example of Kono’s high-end bores–mirror finish, superb tuning, extremely refined tone color and response, with a very wide timbre sculpting ability. 24k gold bordered Tozan inlay and Sterling silver center rings, I...
Shakuhachi Collection of Old
Ha! I was browsing through the old posts on Myoan Shakuhachi Blog and ran across this page: http://myoanshakuhachi.blogspot.com/2010/02/shakuhachi-collections.html – (Notice Brian RItchie’s collection 6 below mine… disgusting! And awesome. Also...
Shakuhachi For Sale is Live!
I have finished the site-move to a new server and the Shakuhachi For Sale page is now up and running. At the moment, there are 5 flutes for sale and 1 or 2 more may be added soon. This is a brand new cart so please let me know if you experience any binary wabi sabi...
Kyozan 1.8 Restoration
February, 2013: Restored 75+ Year Old Kyozan 1.8 Shakuhachi – Original Bore. Kyozan was a very prolific and very fine shakuhachi maker in the early 1900’s. This pre-war flute is a prime example of his skill and tonal honing expertise. “Non-invasive” repairs...
Derek Van Choice is a life-long musician, artist, videographer, editor, shakuhachi maker & entrepreneur. He founded rhythmlakeMEDIA, Funk Logic, North County Flying Machines (NCFM) & reflectivebackdrops.com, and is presently Sr. Digital Designer at ZBglobal, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA.