recent 1.8 madake shakuhachi bamboo flute w./o root end & natural shaku mouthpiece

1.8 Shakuhachi Bamboo Flute with Root End. Standard Shakuhachi style 標準尺八吹嘴 mouthpiece.This Bamboo Flute is pentatonic -- It means it plays 5 notes traditional Japanes bamboo flute. 1.8 shakuhachi tuning. Length of this shaku is 21.5 inches. This shakuhachi (1.8) key is: D/F (When all holes closed it plays to D note.)Parameters of this shakuhachi are as follows:Length: 21.5 inchWeight: 286 g ( 10.1 Oz )Bore size: 20 mm (top) / 18 mm (bottom)Circumference: 3 & 3/4 inch (Average/ Mean)Pentatonic: 5 notes instrument - D/F/G/A/CThis bamboo flute was made of Madake bamboo from Taiwan bamboo forests in central region mountains.Excellent sounding guaranteed -- snug, Mellow, Deep w. great spectrum of audio frequencies.** Note** This listing is one 1.8 shakuhachi. Perfect for everyday use. top-grade materials and excellent craftsmanship ensure long-lasting durability.