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Exquisite Professional Quality Hardwood Shakuhachi made by Australian Flutemaker David Brown

Australian shakuhachi maker David Brown is famed for his wonderful wooden shakuhachi flutes. These shakuhachi have received the highest praise throughout Japan from masters such as Katsuya Yokoyama, Tadashi Tadjima and Hozan Yamamoto.

David Brown has made hardwood shakuhachi for the University of Hawaii, and for Riley Lee and his students for many years. These exquisite hardwood shakuhachi are famous for their reliability, precision tuning, ruggedness, and absolute beauty.

Most shakuhachi players love the tradition and enchanting sound of bamboo. However, as most of us have experienced, bamboo can be very temperamental if not taken care of properly. A fine quality hardwood shakuhachi can be an excellent alternative to a bamboo instrument or an addition to your present shakuhachi collection. David's hardwood shakuhachi have excellent tuning and the sound is pure, clear, and bright. And best of all, no worries at all about cracking!

David Brown Hardwood Shakuhachi
Presently Available:


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SOLD 1.8 Malaysian Rosewood
One Piece (Nobe)
Very exotic wood.
Sterling Cherry Blossom
Sterling Silver Utaguchi Inlay
- $575.00

SOLD 2.4 Elm (Left Handed)
Exquisite! Beautiful, rich color,
very solid, dense and
highly durable hardwood.
Rattan and brass joint.
Sterling Silver Utaguch Inlay.
- $625.00

SOLD 2.4 Elm Exquisite!
Beautiful, rich color,
very solid, dense and
highly durable hardwood.
Rattan and brass joint.
Sterling Silver Utaguch Inlay.
- $625.00.

SOLD 2.1 Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle
Two Pieces Joined (One Piece)
Regular Utaguchi Inlay
- $600.00

SOLD 2.1 Redgum (One Piece)
Joined two-piece. Gorgeous,
dense hardwood.
Rattan and Brass Joint
Sterling Silver Utaguchi Inlay
- $575.00

SOLD 1.8 Tasmanian Blackwood
Rattan and Brass Joint
Sterling Silver Utaguchi Inlay
- $525.00

SOLD 1.6 Maple
Dense and durable hardwood
Rattan and Brass Joint
Sterling Silver Utaguchi Inlay
- $475.00


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details or for purchasing:

Tel: (877) 277-6075 / (831) 459-7684
International Tel: 1+(831) 459-7684


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Riley Lee's Testimonial for David Brown Flutes

"Probably more of my Australian students use flutes made by David Brown than any other maker, Japanese or otherwise. They are consistently excellent in quality, beautifully crafted, evenly voiced and pitched, and the best value for money by a mile."

"Even though David Brown's shakuhachi cost less than the cheapest 'student model' bamboo flute, they are good enough for me to use both in concert and in recordings. Many shakuhachi players here in Australia have had a David Brown flute for over a decade and have not 'grown out' of them. This is usually not the case with other flutes costing the same or more."

"David's wooden flutes are hand crafted from individually chosen pieces of beautiful Australian woods. This is not the case with the mass produced factory made wooden flutes from Japan. They play like traditionally made bamboo flutes, with the advantages of wooden flutes."

"Anyone who lives in a dry climate, where bamboo is prone to crack, would do well to think about getting a flute from David. I have often recorded using one of David's flutes, my favourites being "El Sueno" on the CD "Nalu" and "Sea Grass Dancing" on the CD "Voices of the Night".

I highly recommend any flute made by David Brown.

Best regards, Riley

- Guarantee -

You may purchase David Brown's hardwood shakuhachi with full confidence! If you are not completely satisfied, you may return the flute within 5 days of receipt for a full refund. The flute must be returned in perfect condition. The original cost of shipping and your return shipping costs will not be included in the refund.

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