Updated 5-4-2019
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The following MUJITSU Shakuhachi by Ken LaCosse are in stock and
available for purchase. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
I have a number of shakuhachi going in the shop constantly. Many are
sold before they make it to this page. If you don't find what you are
looking for here I might be working on it now! You can contact me here.
The flutes on this page are the finest that I have available. They are
made from Japanese Madake culms of some of the highest quality
obtainable. Although each flute has a distinct tonal personality, the
overall tonal quality that characterizes Mujitsu Jinashi Shakuhachi is
a glowing, fluid playability. The Taimu Shakuhachi are characterized by
their breathy, penetrating glow. All flutes are meticulously and
patiently adjusted until they are ready to be included here.
The black or dark flutes which are occasionally included here are
fashioned after some of the finer vintage Komuso flutes I've had the
opportunity to play and study. The Komuso monks often painted the
outside of their flutes with urushi, presumably to protect them from
the elements. The black urushi surface is soft and velvety yet
extremely durable.
Also, check out other
shakuhachi for lower priced flutes.
Auditioning Shakuhachi
The Mujitsu Shakuhachi Flutes below can be auditioned under the
following terms:
I ask for full payment in advance of shipment (money orders, cashiers
checks and PayPal orders only please) Upon receipt of
payment, I'll ship the flute by USPS Mail. A full refund (minus
shipping expense and Paypal fees - if any) will be given if you decide
to return the flute
(insured) in its original condition when received. Please let me know
within two days upon receipt if you wish to purchase or return the
flute.
This auditioning policy does not apply to custom orders or shakuhachi
with special requests. These sales are final.
MU Shakuhachi are long, extra wide shakuhachi without holes! Made from
the same bamboo as Taimu Shakuhachi,these
flutes are made for low, breathy, meditative RO blowing and
harmonics. MU Shakuhachi are made to orderand
range in length from approximately 85cm. to 110cm. Diameters range
from approximately 5.5cm to 6.5cm.
MU
Shakuhachi are available in two styles - Natural Bore and Urushi
Bore/Urushi Stained Roots.
3 Taimu. 2.9,
2.95, 3.13. Made
together as a
group. Relatively long flutes so pipers grip is recommended. Angled,
offset, oval holes for right hand bottom playing.
Taimu
2.55 G Dense,
thick
walled club. Four 'Tiger Claws.' Big, flexible, elephant foghorn tone.
One of the best of the lot.
Listen
to this Taimu
Madake 1.6 Refurbished
/ Finsished, two-piece jinashi. This piece came to the shop in mid
construction. Some bore adjustments and urushi finish work were done in
the shop. Clear, clean, easy player. Urushi inside and out.
Taimu 2.44
G#/A Smooth,
flexible,
glowing foghorn tone. Slightly offset, angled holes. Can be played with
fingertips or pipers grip.
Listen
to this Taimu
Taimu Shakuhachi
for 2019 Taimu
Shakuhachi stock is in. Measured and ready to be made into new Taimu.
It's a great batch this year. Excellent node spacing, thick
walled and dense. These are real solid clubs. Sizes and notes on each
piece are found below.
Two-piece 1.8
Mujitsu Jimori This piece
arrived
at the shop in the first stages of construction. Originally intended as
a jiari shakuhachi. Instead of coating the entire bore with ji paste, I
spot toned it at strategic areas in the bore. Full, smooth volume, well
balanced. Weight: 330 gr. Pitch: D @ 436. ID @
blowing end: 2.1 cm. OD@ blowing end: 3.6 cm. OD at root: 5 cm.
Repaired surface crack above nakasuke.
Group
of three Mujitsu shakuhachi made together #2
Mujitsu
1.825 C# Slightly
more focused tone. 45
year old Japanese madake bamboo.
#3
Mujitsu
1.94 C Balance
of warmth and focus. Good
volume. 45 year old Japanese madake bamboo.
#4
Mujitsu
1.825 C/C# Slightly
thinner bore. More focused tone. 45
year old Japanese madake bamboo.
1.4
Mujitsu in F. A
very sweet player in a difficult, small size to make. 45 year old
Japanese madake bamboo. Red urushi bore.
1.9
Mujitsu C/C# (Top left). 45
year old Japanese madake bamboo.
1.64
Mujitsu D#. 45
year old Japanese madake bamboo.
Taimu 2.475 G# (posted
3-4-17)Inline,
angled, oval holes for right hand bottom playing. 14mm holes. 4.8cm
diameter at blowing end. 6.5cm diameter at rootend. Repaired crack.
Fully functional.
See
and hear this 2.475
Mujitsu
1.65 D# A
wider bore Mujitsu shakuhachi made from 40+ year old Japanese madake.
Open, airy, resonant tone. Outside diameter at blowing edge - 3.85cm.
Inside - 2.2.
Taimu
2.48, G# 75c
length. 7c
diameter at root. 4.6c diameter at blowing end. Holes are inline oval.
13.5mm
x 12.5mm. Slightly
oval, flattened face for comfortable
playing. Elegant, upturned and flared rootend. A very nice, aesthic
piece with excellent resonance. Repaired crack. Fully funcitonal. Here
and see this 2.48