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I am the owner of a bamboo nursery and of course have an interest in all things bamboo. I have been contacted by someone who makes Shakuhachi flutes wanting to buy blanks. I normally only deal in live plants but have a large grove of P.bambusoides and access to several other groves. i am interested in offering shakuhachi blanks but haven't been able to find much information about the raw material. I do know that P.bambusoides is the traditional species used. i know that bamboo canes need to be at least 3 years old or more befor harvesting but that's about it. How can I learn more about choosing and harvesting bamboo for use in making shakuhaci flutes? The craftsman who contacted me tells me he has trouble finding quality blanks. I would love to be a reputable resource for the shakuhachi craftsman - I just need some information! Any advice or help would be appreciated. Thanks
Jim
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You are about to become very popular.
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Hi Jim,
Thanks for your question. Where are you located? Perhaps one of our makers lives nearby?
Regards,
Tairaku
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In the meantime, studying the contents of this link may be helpful,
http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~shaku100/bam.html
and I'd also recommend emailing Mr. Deaver for his thoughts (he's a moderator on this forum, so his contact info may be found here:
http://shakuhachiforum.com/profile.php?id=12
eB
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