Gagaku Ryūteki White Bamboo Rattan Wrap

Thank you very much for viewing. This is a Ryūteki (dragon flute) made of genuine bamboo, used for Gagaku (ancient Japanese court music). We have achieved sales of over 20 units on this site, and have received many positive reviews and words of joy from our customers.

This is a new model from Kobo Hiraku, made of white bamboo, rattan-wrapped, and coated with cashew lacquer. Cheaper Ryūteki often have bindings made of twisted Japanese paper (koyori) or twine. This one is beautifully and securely wrapped with rattan. Furthermore, because it is coated with cashew lacquer, it is safe for those who are sensitive to genuine lacquer or have allergies.
How about this for those who are learning the Ryūteki for the first time, or those who wish to upgrade from a plastic flute to a genuine bamboo one? As this is a new instrument, please enjoy nurturing it yourself.
Please note that the pitch and tone quality of a Ryūteki can vary depending on the player and their playing technique.
These instruments appear to be sold in musical instrument stores and Shinto ritual item shops for between 50,000 and 66,000 yen.
*Please refrain from price negotiations.
*Among the flutes from this workshop, this one has relatively small finger holes, so it is likely that women and children can use it without difficulty. While there may be plastic flutes with smaller finger holes, we hear they can be difficult to produce sound from. This flute produces a clear and resonant sound with ease.
Therefore, if you have any doubts, including subjective ones, please refrain from purchasing. This is a high-value transaction, so please understand that it is strictly no-claims, no-returns, and at your own risk.