2.1 Ryosui Shakuhachi

Description

2.1 Ryosui Japanese Shakuhachi bamboo flute.
This is a flute intended for traditional Japanese meditation repertoire. It has a (jiari) plaster buildup on the inside finished with Japanese Urushi lacquer varnish. It has excellent intonation and is easy to play. Produces a clear, soulful and rich sound. It has black lacquer covered elegant bindings that are flush with the surface, used to repair a crack long ago. Makers stamp is near the root end as well as by the thumb hole, Indicating exceptional quality.
It is recommended to store Shakuhachi bamboo flutes in a moist environment. Please search YouTube for “ shakuhachi care”. Keep in mind that Japan has a moist climate.
This flute can be heard on YouTube at:
Personal Choices: Playing 1.8,1.9 & 2.0 Shakuhachis
https://youtu.be/1InOPTb0QZU