Features

Shakuhachi sound for any of musical style

The Katana features a wide dynamic range and outstanding tonal stability without sacrificing the complex, thick tone of the classic shakuhachi. The innovative structural design can ergonomically adapt to the player’s sensibilities, allowing the player to take control of the instrument with unprecedented ease.

A streamlined, modern visual design unites with the artist and takes the lead role on the stage. Its durable metal body lets you bring and play the shakuhachi anywhere without concern for cracking, making it the perfect touring instrument.

Product

Philosophy

Cutting edge technology and Advanced craftsmanship

AireedX‘s metal shakuhachi was born out of advanced craftsmanship and cutting edge technology with scientific approach. We started by quantifying the accumulated manufacturing know-how of Senshu Shakuhachi Kobo ,who has been supported by many professional performers over 30 years, taking 3D-CAD designing approach. We have repeated prototype trial based on numerical data by 3D printing to reach the ideal structural design.

While the 3D printing producing is not suite for musical instrument product at present because of its accuracy and strength. Therefore we took the approach of metal materials manufacturing with high precision NC lathe. This was a really challenging, In particular, in order to increase the fat sounds, it is necessary to have a tapered shape inside highly contloled inner diameter changes alongside the length. We control the processing presision with μm level by using the advanced Japanese metal manufacturing engineering. In addition, the feedback from the top-notch shakuhachi artists who perform in different fields, and the final tuning craftsmanship in the final process realizes finally the ideal musical instrument.

Traditional musical instruments Shakuhachi is reborn here by the high skilled craftsmanship and innovative technology.

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Aluminum lathe machined with high quality texture and superb anodized finish

AireedX KATANA 331D

（Champaign Gold color）

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discretionary price

First launch is in the key of D (1.8, the basic Shakuhachi length)

Length: 557mm / weight: 550g

Coming soon: Key of A (2.3)、Key of E (1.6）in early 2020

Katana is available at Senshu Shakuhachi Kobo

​Information

The Katana is produced by Aireed Expertise Inc. (abbreviated as AireedX), which aims to become a leader in the production of flute, air reed musical instruments, by applying its cutting edge manufacturing technology to the traditional craft of shakuhachi making.

By enlisting the deft hand of expert shakuhachi craftsman Mitsuka Yukihiko (owner and representative of the world renowned Senshu Shakuhachi Kobo and leader of the music unit Tone) as CTO, AireedX aims to provide the highest level of air reed instruments.

AireedX endeavors to provide the world's best shakuhachi and air reed instruments in its exploration of the possibilities of air reed instrument technology.

The shakuhachi has already enthralled audiences for more than a millennium, and with new advances like the Katana, it will continue to be at the frontier of musical discovery for millennia to come.