Shugetsu High Quality
Jinashi and Jiari
Shakuhachi by Yamaguchi Shugetsu
Yamaguchi Shugetsu is one of the foremost makers of traditional shakuhachi based in Nara, Japan. He is well-known for his exceptionally high quality jiari and especially for his jinashi shakuhachi flutes.
Born in Fukui-ken (but now living in Nara), Japan, Shugetsu has been making shakuhachi for over 25 years. He trained under the reknowned shakuhachi master craftsman, Tamai Chikusen for 7 years before embarking on his own career. Yamaguchi makes all styles of shakuhachi (Tozan, Kinko, Meian) but specializes in extremely responsive and dynamic "Shugetsu" jinashi chokan shakuhachi (2.0-3.6 sizes) see selection below. These flutes are prime honkyoku/musical instruments. He has a busy schedule with many back orders so it is a great opportunity to here to purchase an authentic Shugetsu jinashi chokan shakuhachi. Some of his clients include: Katsuya Yokoyama, Riley Lee, Tadashi Tajima, and Dozan Fujiwara.
Shugetsu is very passionate about his art and tries his best to make the customer feel they are getting the best quality flute. Each flute comes with lifetime free service on minor repairs as well as complimentary beautiful silk/cotton, embroidered bag, and cleaning cloth (tsuyutoshi). To help facilitate with finding the best flute for you, Alcvin Takegawa Ramos works closely with Shugetsu to translate between Japanese and English and to sound the flute for you to insure the sound is right. Please email Alcvin (ramos@dccnet.com) for any questions regarding Shugetsu flutes.
Jinashi-kan Price:
US$4500
(item # sg101)
Size: 2.25
Key: A#
(SOLD)
Jinashi-kan Price:
US$4500
(item # sg102)
Size: 2.3
Key: A
Jinashi-kan Price:
US$4500
(item # sg103)
Size: 2.4
Key: A
Jinashi-kan Price:
US$4700
(item # sg104)
Size: 2.73
Key: F#
Shugetsu 2.73 full length
Shugetsu 2.73 utaguchi detail. Please specify
if you would like an utaguchi
inserted (Meian, Kinko, or Tozan.)
Shugetsu 2.73 beautiful natural mottled bamboo detail
(SOLD!)
Jiari-kan Price:
US$3300
(item # sja101)
Size: 2.4
Key: A
Jiari-kan Price:
US$3500
(item # sja102)
Size: 1.8
Key: D
Jiari-kan Price:
US$2300
(item # sja103)
Size: 1.6
Key: E
(SOLD!)
Jinashi-kan Price:
US$5000
(item # sg100)
Size: 2.80
Key: F#
Shugetsu 2.8 full length
Shugetsu 2.8 root bell, bore detail
Shugetsu 2.8 white Kinko style utaguchi detail
Shugetsu 2.8 beautiful natural mottled bamboo detail
The Shugetsu hanko (brand)
Shugetsu
Jinashi-kan Price:
US$4500
(item # sg200)
Shugetsu 2.79 full length.
Shugetsu 2.79 bell detail.
Shugetsu 2.79 natural mottled bamboo detail.
1st hole shaped for ease of "tsu meri" note.
Shugetsu
Jinashi-kan Price:
US$4500
(item # sg400)
Size: 2.71
Key: F#
Shugetsu 2.71 full length
Shugetsu 2.71 root bell, bore detai
Shugetsu 2.71 beautiful, rare, natural spotted bamboo
and root detail
Shugetsu 2.71 beautiful, rare, natural spotted bamboo detail
Shugetsu 2.71 beautiful, rare, natural spotted bamboo detail
Shugetsu 2.71 utaguchi detail. Please specify
if you would like an utaguchi
inserted (Meian, Kinko, or Tozan.)
(SOLD!)
Shugetsu
Jinashi-kan Price:
US$3800
(item # sg600)
(Discounted from $4500 due to reparied
crack at the root end. This is a REAL bargain
as it is an AWESOME flute otherwise. )
Size: 2.53
Key: G
Shugetsu 2.53 root end detail with three rattan bindings.
Shugetsu 2.53 utaguchi detail. Please specify
if you would like an utaguchi
inserted (Meian, Kinko, or Tozan.)
Shugetsu
Jinashi-kan Price:
US$4500
(item # sg700)
Size: 2.63
Key: F#
Shugetsu 2.63 natural mottled bamboo detail.
1st hole shaped for ease of "tsu meri" note.
Shugetsu 2.63 utaguchi detail. Please specify
if you would like an utaguchi
inserted (Meian, Kinko, or Tozan.)
(SOLD!)
Shugetsu
Jnashi-kan Price:
US$3500.00
(item # sg800)
Size: 2.35
Key:G
(SOLD!)
Shugetsu
Jinashi-kan Price:
US$3500.00
(item # sg900)
Size: 2.65
Key: F
Shugetsu
Jiari-kan Price:
US$3200.00
(item # sja100)
(Discounted from $4000 due to cracks in the body
which were repaired and bounded with rattan.)
Size: 1.8
Key: D
(SOLD!)
Shugetsu
Jiari-kan Price:
US$1600.00
(item # sja300)
(Discounted from $2000.00 due to
bacterial damage to bamboo. But the sound is excellent;
balanced, wide, and strong.)
Size: 1.6
Key: E
bacterial damaged repaired
Thumb hole
slightly moved
to the left.
Damaged bamboo repaired.
Damaged bamboo repaired.
Shugetsu
Jiari-kan Price:
US$3000.00
(item # sja400)
(Discounted from US$3500
due to a crack in the body.)
Size: 1.8
Key: D
Crack repaired with rattan binding.
Quality PVC Shakuhachi by Yamaguchi Shugetsu
Beigh PVC shakuhachi with gold
color Kinko-style utaguchi.
Excellent beginner shakuhachi made of PVC plastic in various colors. Kinko or Tozan utaguchi shape. Excellent craftsmanship and tone. Standard 1.8 (item # sp18) and 1.6 (item # sp16) length, pitched in the pentatonic scale, with a 5 finger holes. 1.6 and 1.8 are the standard lengths for Shakuhachis and suitable for taking lessons. Ideal for practicing in any environment. Several sizes from 1.3-2.2 are also available. Please inquire for for new orders.
Listen to Alcvin play RO, yosempo scale, and a selection from "Haru no Umi" on 1.6 pvc.
Colors available:
BLACK
PINK
SILVER
BEIGE
BROWN
GREEN
RED
Brown and Red PVC shakuhachi
utaguchi detail.
(item # sp18) Price...............................................CN$100.00 each
(item # sp16) Price...............................................CN$100.00 each
For shipping and handling within North America add CN$20.00 per parcel.
To all other countries actual postage will be charged. We ship via Parcel Post or Priority Mail. Postage to foreign countries varies greatly depending whether shipment is made via Sea or Air Parcel Post andaccording to the weight of the shipment.
To order please send cheque or money order to: Alcvin Ramos S9-C3 Madeira Park, B.C., V0N 2H0, Canada.
Auditioning flutes:
Please let us know if you would like to audition a flute. No prepayment is required for Canadian customers, but the prospective buyer is responsible for taking perfect care of the instrument during auditioning. All damages incurred during the auditioning are the responsiblity of the prospective buyer. Each shakuhachi is sent out by insured UPS. Each flute is allowed a maximum of 1 week before purchasing or return. Each return must be fully insured.
Customers outside of Canada are required a prepayment (in US dollars) before flutes are sent out for auditioning. Shipping/customs cost both ways are the responsibility of the auditioner. A full refund (minus any shipping, customs or bank transfer charges) will be made to the customer if the flutes are returned in good condition. Payment can be made by personal cheque (made payable to Alcvin Ramos), or bank transfer.
We try to give as much time as necessary for the buyer to choose a flute, so once a purchase is made, the sale is final. There are no warranties attached to any sale. The tuning and appearance of the flute are 'as is'. The buyer, not the vendor or the maker, is responsible for the good condition of their shakuhachi at any time during audition or after purchase.
Payment:
If you decide to purchase the flute, there will be a $100 transaction fee for wiring money to Japan and for the cashing of it in Japan.
We accept Paypal, personal chques, international money orders, or bank transfers.
Shipping and handling within North America will be determined upon purchase.
To all other countries actual postage will be charged. We ship via Parcel Post or Priority Mail. Postage to foreign countries varies greatly depending whether shipment is made via Sea or Air Parcel Post and according to the weight of the shipment.
To order please send cheque or money order to: Alcvin Ramos S9-C3 Madeira Park, B.C., V0N 2H0, Canada.
