Plastic Shakuhachi "YUU"

• Shipping fee: 500 yen nationwide (inJapan)
• Overseas shipping fee: 3,500 yen

 What are the features of the high-performance plastic shakuhachi "Yuu"? ・No bad instruments ・Accurate tuning and stable sound quality ・Cheap and economical compared to bamboo instruments Shakuhachi are originally made from naturally growing madake bamboo, but each bamboo shakuhachi has its own quirks in various ways. In contrast, since the "Yuu" is made from a molded plastic tube, there is no variation in tuning and sound quality. This is a big advantage for beginners (it can be difficult for beginners to find a decent bamboo instrument).

 Some people may also think that the sound quality will be inferior because the instrument is made of plastic. However, the sound quality of the shakuhachi depends more on the shape of the inside of the instrument's tube than on the material of the instrument (bamboo, wood, plastic), so just because it's made of plastic doesn't necessarily mean that it will have a bad sound. If you learn the proper way to play it, you can produce a sound that is just as good as a bamboo instrument.

 Enjoy music with the high-performance plastic shakuhachi "Yuu"!

 Watch the performance using Yuu on YouTube →