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 A listing of
Tai Hei Jinashi Shakuhachi
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November 30, 2008

Jinashi Shakuhachi
Cat. # Size Description Price Current Status Photo
1.8'
AJ-18-3 1.8' Kinko-ryu. Made from madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. 14K gold rare mastadon horn ivory utaguchi. Actual length: 1.815 shaku (550 mm.) $3000 SOLD Show Me Photo
2.3'
AJ-23-4 2.3' Kinko-ryu. Made from rare goma (sesame seed) madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. Gold utaguchi. Actual length: 2.70 shaku (688 mm.) $3500 ON HOLD Show Me Photo
2.4'
AJ-24-17 2.4' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. 14K gold utaguchi. Lacquered bindings. Actual length: 2.375 shaku (719 mm.) $2250 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-24-16 2.4' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. 14K gold utaguchi. Actual length: 2.46 shaku (743 mm.) $2500 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-24-15 2.4' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. Unlike most jinashikan that are tuned to the bamboo, this flute is perfectly pitched to Western standards in the Key of A. 14K gold utaguchi. Actual length: 2.45 shaku (740 mm.) $2750 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-24-13 2.4' Kinko-ryu. Made from madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. Gold utaguchi. Actual length: 2.36 shaku (716 mm.) $2000 SOLD Show Me Photo
2.8'
AJ-28-8 2.8' Kinko-ryu. Made from madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. 14K gold utaguchi. Inlaid rattan binding.

$3500

SOLD Show Me Photo


Any of the flutes on this list can be put ON HOLD with payment of a deposit.
Contact me for more information.

Some Jinashi Shakuhachi that have Sold
Cat. # Size Description Price Current Status Photo
1.8'
AJ-18-1 1.8' Kinko-ryu. Made from 30-year-old madaké bamboo harvested in Osaka, Japan. Unlike most jinashikan that are tuned to the bamboo, this flute is tuned to Western standard pitch in the Key of D.14K gold utaguchi. Kezurine-style root end. $3500 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-18-2 1.8' Kinko-ryu. Made from madaké bamboo harvested in Osaka, Japan. $1500 SOLD Show Me Photo
2.0'
AJ-20-1 2.0' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. Unlike most jinashikan that are tuned to the bamboo, this flute is perfectly pitched to western standards in the Key of C. Standard binding. $1100 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-20-4 2.0' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. Unlike most jinashikan that are tuned to the bamboo, this flute is perfectly pitched to western standards in the Key of C. 14K gold utaguchi. $3000 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-20-5 2.0'   Kinko-ryu. Made from rare madaké bamboo harvested in Kyushu, Japan. 14K gold utaguchi. Unlike most jinashikan that are tuned to the bamboo, this flute is perfectly pitched to Western standards in the Key of C. Gauge quality. $3500 SOLD Show Me Photo
2.2'
AJ-22-1 2.2' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. $3000 SOLD Show Me Photo
2.3'
AJ-23-1 2.3' Kinko-ryu. Made from very old rare madaké harvested in Kyushu, Japan. Kezurine-style root. $3000 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-23-2 2.3' Kinko-ryu. Made from madaké bamboo harvested in Sichuan, China. $2000 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-23-3 2.3' Kinko-ryu. Made from very old bamboo with an utaguchi of stabilized bamboo. Standard binding. Tuned to western standard pitch in the Key of B-flat. $1750 SOLD Show Me Photo
2.4'
AJ-24-1 2.4' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. Tuned to western standard pitch in the Key of A. $2500 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-24-10 2.4' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. Gold utaguchi. $2500 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-24-11 2.4' Kinko-ryu. Made from rare Kyushu madaké bamboo. Gold utaguchi. This jinashi shakuhachi was my 2.4' gauge. It was selected as the best playing amongst all of my personal jinashikan by one of the foremost shakuhachi teachers in America. $3500 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-24-12 2.4' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. Gold utaguchi.Inlaid lacquered binding. Holes offset to be played with right hand on top. Perfect 2.4' length.Tuned to western stand pitch in the Key of A. $3000
SOLD Show Me Photo
2.5'
AJ-25-1 2.5' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. $2500 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-25-2 2.5' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Kyushu, Japan. 14K gold utaguchi. Inlaid rattan bindings. Large Hole model. $2500 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-25-3 2.5' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. Standard lacquered binding.

$2500

SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-25-4 2.5' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. $2250 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-25-5 2.5' Tozan-ryu. Made from 30-year-old madaké bamboo harvested in Osaka, Japan. 14K gold utaguchi. Kezurine-style root. Inlaid rattan binding. Finger holes offset for right hand on top. $3000 SOLD Show Me Photo
2.6'
AJ-26-1 2.6' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. $2500 SOLD

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AJ-26-3 2.6'   Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. Unlike most jinashikan that are tuned to the bamboo, this flute is perfectly pitched to western standards in the Key of G#. 24K gold utaguchi.

$2500

SOLD Show Me Photo
2.7'
AJ-27-1 2.7' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. 25K gold border around utaguchi. $2500 SOLD Show Me Photo
2.8'
AJ-28-1 2.8' Tozan-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. $2500 SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-28-2 2.8'   Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. $3500 SOLD Show Me Photo
A-28-3 2.8' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. Unlike most jinashikan that are tuned to the bamboo, this flute is perfectly pitched to western standards in the Key of G. 24K gold utaguchi.

$3000

SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-28-4 2.8' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Kyushu, Japan. Unlike most jinashikan that are tuned to the bamboo, this flute is perfectly pitched to western standards in the Key of G. 24K gold utaguchi.

$3000

SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-28-5 2.8' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Kyushu, Japan. 24K gold utaguchi.

$3000

SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-28-6 2.8' Kinko-ryu. Made from madaké bamboo harvested in Kyushu, Japan. Unlike most jinashikan that are tuned to the bamboo, this flute is perfectly pitched to western standards in the Key of G#. 24K gold utaguchi.

$2500

SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-28-7 2.8' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. Unlike most jinashikan that are tuned to the bamboo, this flute is tuned to Western standard pitch in the Key of G. 14K gold utaguchi. Inlaid rattan binding.

$3400

SOLD Show Me Photo
2.9'
AJ-29-1 2.9'   Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. 24K gold utaguchi. Second hole moved.

Reg. $2500
Discount Price
$1500

SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-29-2 2.9'   Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. 24K gold utaguchi.

$3000

SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-29-3 2.9'   Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Chiba, Japan. 14K gold utaguchi. Inlaid binding. Unlike most jinashikan that are tuned to the bamboo, this flute is tuned to Western standard pitch in the Key of F#. Crack below back hole and hairline crack in root repaired. This jinashikan qualifies for the lifetime guarantee against cracking into the bore.

$3000
Discount Price: $1500

SOLD Show Me Photo
3.0'
AJ-30-2 3.0'   Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Kyushu, Japan. 24K gold utaguchi.

$3000

SOLD Show Me Photo
AJ-30-3 3.0' Kinko-ryu. Made from specially-selected madaké bamboo harvested in Kyushu, Japan. 24K gold utaguchi. Kezurine root end. Uncut bamboo. Tuned to standard Western pitch in the Key of F.

$3500

SOLD Show Me Photo

NOTE: Gauge flutes are my personal jinashikan of the highest quality which I use as models to make other instruments.

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Optional binding can be applied to any of the shakuhachi on this list for an additional charge. Shipping additional.

If you are interested in purchasing or learning more about one of these flutes,
please contact

Monty H. Levenson
Tai Hei Shakuhachi Flutes
P.O. Box 294, Willits, CA 95490
Tel: (707) 459-3402
FAX: (707) 459-3434
monty@shakuhachi.com

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