Hichiriki (Japanese double-reed instrument) made of susudake bamboo, brown case, with 2 rough-cut reeds included.

This is a used item.
It is a very good quality instrument, but please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for an unused item.

Brown Shochiku (soot-smoked bamboo) Ryūteki
- Material: Shochiku (hard, thick-walled)
- Color: Brown
- Wrapping: Rattan (carefully wrapped with natural, unvarnished rattan)
- Accessories: Case included (plastic case)
2 rough-cut reeds
- Shape: Cylindrical
- Measurements
Length: 18.3 cm
Mouthpiece end: Outer diameter: 20mm, Inner diameter: 15mm
Bell end: Outer diameter: 16mm, Inner diameter: 10.5mm

Used until March 2026

Target audience: Intermediate to advanced players

[Features]
- The interior of the pipe is carefully lacquered, producing a pleasant tone from high to low registers without any extraneous noise.
- A rare instrument with unvarnished rattan wrapping.
- A thicker pipe made from thick-walled soochiku.

My teacher, a Gagaku musician from the Imperial Household Agency, commented that it is a well-crafted and good instrument.
How about an upgrade from a plastic instrument to a genuine one?

Finally,
Allow me to introduce myself.
I belonged to a private association recognized by the Imperial Household Agency.
In addition to weekly lessons, I received direct instruction from Gagaku musicians from the Imperial Household Agency several times a year.
Due to circumstances, I had to leave the association and will no longer have the opportunity to play, so I have decided to part with it.

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Thank you for looking.