Enhanced Shakuhachi Yuu
- $445.00
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 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 refined. This work brings the Yuu to a 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).
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. 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 professional performance
to studying with a teacher and with teaching books
and CDs, the Enhanced Yuu will fulfill your needs.
The Enhanced Yuu is also perfect for world travel and performance, vacations,
backpacking, practicing out in nature, 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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