Tai Hei Shakuhachi are all of
one-piece construction. On some instruments the bamboo is lengthened
or shortened to accommodate hole placement and tuning. These flutes
are reinforced internally and finished
with an attractive rattan binding.
The blowing edge is inlaid with
an utaguchi made of cell cast acrylic in the style of the Kinko- or Tozan-ryu. Water buffalo horn and stabilized bamboo are also available for an additional charge. All
Professional root-end and Advanced Student shakuhachi have utaguchi inlays that
are bordered with a decorative strip of sterling silver or 14K gold
in the traditional manner. Student and Meditation models are also inlaid at the blowing edge, but do not include the decorative border.
Traditional Styles
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