Taimu shakuhachi are long, wide bore flutes with a deep, airy, expressive tone. I've been working closely with Brian Tairaku Ritchie for a number of years developing this particular style of shakuhachi. They are currently my main focus. My concern when building these flutes is finding a 'glowing' tone quality. This glow is very different than the focused, pure tone of thinner bored shakuhachi.
Ken LaCosse, of San Francisco, has been making shakuhachi since 1987. Early on, he specialized in modern, precision style shakuhachi called ji-ari. After being introduced to the older style of vintage ji-nashi shakuhachi by shakuhachi player John Singer, he focused on ji-nashi making exclusively. In an effort to refine some of the characteristics of extra wide bore, long flutes, he works closely with shakuhachi player Brian Tairaku Ritchie, making a style of shakuhachi called Taimu. Ken provides shakuhachi for professional players, teachers and students throughout the world. Ken is also co-administrator of the World Shakuhachi Forum.
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