1.8 Mumei Restoration 2008

1.8 Mumei Restoration 2008

Jul 9, 2017

July 31, 2008: This 1.8 unstamped shakuhachi had a very nice piece of bamboo and was well played. The major issues were as follows: Missing utaguchi with “crooked” inlay slot, moderate “exterior” crack and missing rattan in the nakatsugi area...
2.0 Jiari 2007

2.0 Jiari 2007

Jul 9, 2017

September, 2007: This 2.0 was started many years ago by my good friend, Jeff Cairns, and had a nice pataina.  He sent it to me to bring to life, along with 2 others in varying stages of construction, last year. This one had some ji already applied, the utaguchi slot...
2.62 Jinashi

2.62 Jinashi

Jul 9, 2017

2012:  I have always loved the worn, antiqued, black Komuso aesthetic, so I approached this flute with that in mind, having a wonderful piece of Chinese madake on hand. This is one of those rare jinashi shakuhachi that just “comes together” with an ideal...
2.1 Jiari

2.1 Jiari

Jul 9, 2017

October 13, 2008: I started this 2.1 over 4 years ago, with much of the exterior work done at that time. The major bore work was done over the past 6 months. Rattan and sterling silver nakatsugi joint, sterling utaguchi bordering / kinko inlay, very dense piece of...
1.8 Nobekan

1.8 Nobekan

Jul 9, 2017

Made in 2010, give or take a couple of years. 1.8 Nobekan jiari. Finish is black Japanese Cashew with a “rustic”, weathered approach. Tozan buffalo horn inlay. Plays wonderfully and effortlessly, with a sweet, solid tone, and excellent tuning. Fun...