Enhanced Shakuhachi Yuu
- $485.00
Please Note: There are usually Enhanced Shakuhachi Yuu in stock ready to ship.
However, at times, the entire collection of Enhanced Yuu may sell very quickly.
If there are no Enhanced Yuu in stock at the time of your purchase, there may be a 2 to 3 week delay. If you are concerned about delays, please call or email before making your purchase.
For international orders of the Enhanced Yuu: Please choose the "Express Mail" shipping option. It does not cost much more than the regular Priority Mail option, it is very safe, fast and can be tracked.
For
those who like to push the limits...here is the
Enhanced Shakuhachi Yuu; an absolute work of art! The
Enhanced Yuu has been through the workshop of Monty
Levenson, an experienced craftsman of fine
shakuhachi, and has emerged with the following
enhancements:
- Bore and Tuning Enhancement. By putting the Shakuhachi Yuu
through the rigors of a professional bore enhancement, the
resonance is increased, the subtleties of pitch are
fined tuned and enhanced, and the mouthpiece (utaguchi) is further refined. This work brings the Yuu to a much higher level of excellence.
- Elegant rattan bindings and sterling silver plated rings at the joint. There is also nylon binding underneath the rattan, making the joints on the Enhanced Yuu extremely strong.
- Silk utaguchi cover included with with the Enhanced Yuu (colors may vary).
- The Enhanced Shakuhachi Yuu will easily perform with the same or better quality than bamboo shakuhachi which may cost 3 to 4 times more!
For
those who want quality and do not want to spend
thousands of dollars, the Enhanced Shakuhachi Yuu is
a highly economical and incredibly durable alternative to expensive and
temperamental bamboo shakuhachi. It would be almost impossible to find a shakuhachi that plays as well as the Enhanced Yuu for anywhere near this price! The Enhanced
Shakuhachi Yuu will easily perform with the same or better
quality than bamboo shakuhachi which may cost 3 to 4 times
more!
The
Enhanced Shakuhachi Yuu is a flute for both beginning
and advanced musicians. From studying with a teacher and with teaching books and CDs, to professional performance, the Enhanced Yuu will fulfill your needs.
The Enhanced Shakuhachi Yuu will endure the rigors of world travel, vacations, backpacking, practicing in nature, professional performance, or for any other extremes
that you may need your shakuhachi to endure without
fear of damage.
* Bore Enhancements (from Monty Levenson at
www.shakuhachi.com)
Resonance governs how much air the flute will accept
and how hard the sound can be pushed. Any shakuhachi,
including the most primitive plastic plumbing pipe
models, will perform adequately in this area if the
player blows softly. As more air is introduced into
the bore and blowing becomes more intense, the higher
partials or overtones of the sound are exercised
giving the shakuhachi its distinctive ringing tone.
If the bore profile of an instrument is not properly
designed and rendered to a very precise shape, there
are acoustical consequences. Unwanted vibrato, notes
jumping into higher octaves, instability and weakness
of tone and, in extreme case, the inability to
produce a clear sound at all are just a few
manifestations of resonance problems. Resonance is
clearly the most important issue involved in the
performance of a shakuhachi.
- Guarantee -
You may purchase
the Enhanced Shakuhachi Yuu with full confidence! If
you are not completely satisfied, you may return it within 3 days of receipt for a full
refund. The flute must be returned in perfect
condition. The original cost of shipping and your cost of return shipping will not
be included in the refund.
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