Ji-ari shakuhachi 1.9 7 trous in C# Made by “Chikuzan” – Restored by Chikudo
[EDIT] I’m selling again this shakuhachi for the person who bought it 6 months ago after repairing a new crack appeared on the lowest part. The flute is now completely bound and guaranteed from any crack. [EDIT]This beautiful shakuhachi is the second one that I bought last year from Antonio Enzan Olias professional player from Madrid.
It’s a very nice old (around 60/70 years old) ji-ari with 7 holes (the 2 extra holes were added lately). I couldn’t find informations about its maker “Chikuzan”. “…zan” is usually a Tozan name but here it is clearly made in the kinko style (not only the utaguchi triangular inlay) :
Few ji was used and the overall bore profile is slightly wider than the modern standard giving a darker and sweeter tone though. Very well balanced and good in volume, this shakuhachi has a very flexible playing (it is notcable that it has been played a lot with all kinds of music).
I would define the general quality as semi-pro shakuhachi well suited for playing both traditional or modern music.
The bamboo is dense and thick with a beautiful patina and shaved root end.
I can fill the 2 extra holes with cork if you prefer a regular 5 holes shakuhachi; for no extra costs.
Ji-ari hakuhachi in 2 parts (nakatsugi-kan) 7 nodes
7 holes- shaved root end (kezurine)
Length: 574 mm
Weight: 424 gr
diameter at utaguchi : int : 21.5 mm ext : 40 mm
Diameter at foot : int : 18.5 mm ext : 47 mm
Holes diameter: 10 à 11 mm
kinko horn inlay – former bindings with nylon+urushi.
Black lacquered bore with urushi
Chikudo repairs with traditional inlaid rattan bindings.
