Bamboo Shakuhachi Flutes, Zen Shakuhachi Flutes, Japanese flutes

Zen Bamboo Shakuhachi Flutes

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Shakuhachi Flutes Currently In Stock - Ready to ship! Updated! 6/18/13

• My Shakuhachi Flutes are electronically tuned to western standard pitch, in the minor pentatonic scale, allowing you to play with other instruments. These beautiful, well-made flutes are capable of producing a wide range of full, rich tones.

• Both ends of this natural bore flute are polished to a fine sheen and the whole instrument is finished with pure, cold pressed walnut oil.

• Hosetsu Meditation Shakuhachi are designed as an excellent quality flute for meditative playing as well as for hobby and beginner level players of the instrument.

• Lightweight! Each flute weighs only about 4 to 6 ounces, easy for most to hold for extended periods of time.

• Every shakuhachi flute is guaranteed to please!

Please note: For shakuhachi flute sizes 2.1 and larger, first and third holes –from bottom to top– are offset for easier reach. They are aligned for standard left-hand over right playing. Right over left alignment is available if requested at time of order.

1.6 Key of 'E' Shakuhachi Flute
This is currently the smallest size flute I make. Very easy to reach holes with a beautiful, bright tone. About 18.5 in. long. Widest finger spacing is 2-1/4 in., spanning between index and ring finger. Listen to a sound clip of a 1.6 meditation shakuhachi

What does Hosetsu Mean?

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In Japanese culture it is tradition that a shakuhachi master give a name to the graduating apprentice. My name was given to me by my teacher, Monty Levenson.

In a way, it is a play on my name, Jem. My full name is Jemeson, but I've gone by 'Jem' as far back as I can remember. Many people think my name is Jim, but it's pronounced like "Gem".

Ho, the top configuration in the hanko, can be translated as a gem, jade ball or treasure.

Setsu, the bottom configuration, shows my lineage with Monty. His hanko is 'KuSetsu'. Setsu is translated to mean "the joint that divides the bamboo".

Hosetsu can be translated as the "Treasure of Bamboo" or "Gem of the Bamboo Joint"

I love bamboo. I love how it grows, how it looks, how it smells and feels, how it is. As a flute maker, it's my job to hollow out the bore of the bamboo, to make it empty. I break through the barrier of the bamboo. The joint or node divides the bamboo into sections, when I empty the node the bamboo becomes one hollow piece. When I do this, the bamboo is transformed and amazing sound and vibrations can come through it. I feel this is true of myself also. When I empty my mind beautiful things happen. When I take apart my own dividers or barriers of judgement, illusion, ego, and self absorption I rest in the beauty of everything. I see with clear vision. This is my life work, undoing the barriers in bamboo and in myself.

Options For Your Shakuhachi Flute

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Lacquered Bore

Binding

Seven Holes

Enhanced Resonance for Shakuhachi Flutes

Accessories for your Shakuhachi Flute

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Cleaning Cloths

Flute Oil

Shakuhachi Flute Bags

Shakuhachi Flute Publications

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How To Play The Shakuhachi

Take-no-Michi - The Path of Bamboo

Kinko Shakuhachi for Beginners

Customer Comments

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:37:21 -0400

When I saw this flute on your website today, I saw the exact flute we had discussed and knew I should act.
I’m really looking forward to getting another flute from you and trying this long one with a low tone.
The 2.0’ flute I bought from you at your shop a couple years ago continues to provide me with great joy and sympathetic vibrations. It has also proven to be very stable (no shrinking or cracking) and quite possibly the most beautiful thing I own.

-R.P

“...You gave a SOUL to THIS piece of bamboo !... Absolutly incredible. Magical. Perfection. Really something special and quite unexpected after playing so many wind instruments in my life."

-N.J.

“I just wanted to say how thankful I am for the fine instrument you created, and I had the good fortune of purchasing. I spent some time with the shak and the birds last evening in my backyard, and it was really special. The flute has a great tone and is exceptionally easy to play. Every note pops with little effort and the meri and keri is very wide and easy to produce. I really love the large holes. Thanks again, and I'll make sure to tell the folks in my dojo about your work!"
-K.K.

Shakutop Bamboo Whistles

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A unique whistle and great way to hone your shakuhachi blowing skills! Good introduction to the shakuhachi for children.

Play by placing under your lower lip and blowing directly onto the the edge of the notch. Sound is modulated by using two fingers or your palm to open or close the end by varying amounts.
Shaped just like a shakuhachi mouthpiece but measuring just 3 inches tall.
Made with recycled bamboo cutoffs from shakuhachi flute making.

Shakutop Whistle ~ Item # HSW $15.00

(2" version shown- will update picts to the new 3" whistle soon)

About Ordering & Shipping

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Questions? Please feel free to email, or call us at: 1-707-456-1215

• International orders welcome! Please see below...

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• We also accept Checks and Money Orders in US funds. Please make them out to 'Jem Klein'. California residents add 7.25% sales tax to purchase amount. Please Note: Orders paid by Check and Money Order will ship after payment clears

About Shipping:

• Orders are shipped via U.S. Postal Service Priority or Express Mail. Other options may be available upon special request.

• We use environmentally friendly shipping materials whenever possible.

International Buyers – Please note the following:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to placing an order.

Return Policy:

I understand the hesitancy to order a musical instrument through the mail without seeing it firsthand and having the chance to try it out. It is my policy to ensure that folks ordering my instruments are completely happy with the purchase. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, return it within two weeks in original condition, for your choice of a complete refund of purchase price (excluding shipping & handling) or replacement with another instrument of the same value.

Shakuhachi Guarantee & Return Policy

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Hosetsu shakuhachi flutes ordered with binding at the time of purchase are guaranteed for life against cracking through to the bore, making the flute unplayable. Returned instruments will be repaired or replaced at no extra charge. This guarantee is extended to the original owner of the instrument only. It does not apply to minor cracks on the surface of bamboo, nor to flutes that have been mishandled, neglected or otherwise abused. (see Caring For Your Shakuhachi)