Old Bamboo, New Breath
Hirosawa Seiki
2.0 Kinko-Ryu
Abe Chidō
1.8 Kinko-Ryu
Yokoyama Rampo
1.9 Kinko-Ryu
Endo Yasuhiro
2.1 Kinko-Ryu
Hirosawa Seiki
1.8 Kinko-Ryu
Hanko Signature
$3,250
Hirosawa Seiki (廣沢 靜輝) was a renowned shakuhachi maker active during the first half of the 20th century. A student of the legendary Kawase Junsuke I, Hirosawa inherited a direct lineage to one of shakuhachi's most important making traditions. His instruments are recognized for their precisely crafted thin bores that produce bright, powerful tones with excellent response across all registers.
A Showa-era 2.0 relic featuring a seasoned response and rich harmonic profile. Grounded, meditative weight with professional agility.
Hanko Signature
$3,200
Abe Chido (阿部 知童) was a renowned master craftsman and student of Mizuno Rodo, placing him directly in the prestigious lineage of Araki Kodo II. This distinguished lineage represents one of the most important maker traditions in shakuhachi history. Abe Chido's flutes are particularly valued for their responsive nature and well-balanced tonal characteristics.
Masterful ji-ari bore work and precise tuning. Balanced and versatile, suitable for both Honkyoku and classical Sankyoku repertoire.
Hanko Signature
$5,000
Yokoyama Rampo (横山 蘭畝, 1911-1988) was one of the most revered shakuhachi makers in Japan and an accomplished player in his own right. He was the father of the legendary Yokoyama Katsuya. Rampo's reputation as a maker was formidable—his instruments are prized for their smooth, warm, beautiful tone and excellent tuning.
An exceptionally rare 1.9 find. Possesses a deep, meditative resonance and warm tonal profile. The pinnacle of mid-20th century craftsmanship.
Hanko Signature
$2,100
Endo Yasuhiro (遠藤晏弘) represents an important tradition of collaborative craftsmanship. The Yasuhiro workshop was known for working alongside other master makers such as Chikusen, resulting in instruments that combine specialized skills from multiple craftsmen.
A refined 2.1 shakuhachi offering deep, resonant tones. Clear and responsive throughout all registers with a significant tonal weight.
Hanko Signature
$2,800
Hirosawa Seiki (廣沢 靜輝) was a renowned shakuhachi maker active during the first half of the 20th century. A student of the legendary Kawase Junsuke I, Hirosawa inherited a direct lineage to one of shakuhachi's most important making traditions. His instruments are recognized for their precisely crafted thin bores.
Standard 1.8 concert pitch. Features Hirosawa’s signature bright tone and exceptionally responsive bore work. Versatile for all performance styles.
Relic Shakuhachi is a curated archive dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of top-tier 20th-century Japanese flutes. Every instrument in this collection is a Relic—representing a lineage of knowledge passed down through the Showa era.