Offer our premium selection of Madake bamboo poles, specifically chosen for crafting traditional shakuhachi, xiao, and flutes. These poles are a favorite among professional instrument makers for their exceptional quality and acoustic properties.
Product Specifications:
Length: Ranging from 29.5 to 39.4 inches (75-100 cm), offering versatility for different musical instruments.
Wall Thickness: Approximately 0.7 to 1.0 cm (0.27" to 0.39").
Inner Diameter(ID): Sorted by inner diameter from 0.63" to 1.45" (1.8 to 3.7 cm ). The Weight: The average weight for poles with an inner diameter of 2.0 to 2.1 cm is approximately 350-400 grams.
Material: Made from Madake bamboo (Phyllostachys bambusoides), known for its strength and flexibility.
Age and Preparation: Selected from bamboo aged 5-15 years, with a focus on the thicker wall near the root part (about 10mm). These poles have been carefully dried for over 3 years to ensure stability and prevent cracking.
Unique Character: Each pole is unique, rare, and hand-selected by experienced flute makers, renowned for their hardness, high fiber density, and oil content. If you need large Madake bamboo with an inner diameter of 2.9–3.7 cm, it must be specially harvested, which takes about 8–10 days. You will receive freshly green Madake bamboo (after receiving it, it needs to be air-dried in the shade for above 5 months until it turns yellow, at which point it can be used to make a shakuhachi ).
Musical Qualities:
Ideal for making high-end shakuhachi and xiao, celebrated for their deep, poignant, and ethereal sound. These instruments are often used in solo or ensemble settings and are highly valued in the market.
Business Opportunity:
These bamboo poles offer a great opportunity for resale in local markets. High-end instruments made from these poles can fetch prices ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 or more.
Mixed Orders: Welcome. Please specify the desired lengths and quantities.
Processing Time: Approximately 1-2 weeks.
Transportation is free, 3-4 week delivery time, including postal express and air freight for packages under 20 kg. Heavier items are shipped via sea or rail. We offer door-to-door service with a tracking number.
I was looking for some extra large diameter for big bore shakuhachi that was not offered in the shop. Tiger steven responded to my request and got some bamboo in this diameter harvested especially for my needs. I received it green so I can dry it myself. It was well packed and arrived in good condition. Like always, every piece is useful and worth the price. Thanks for taking the effort to help me with the diameter I was looking for!
Thank you for your great review and trust in our store.
We’re happy the custom-harvested bamboo met your needs and arrived safely. Supporting special diameter requests for big bore shakuhachi is always our pleasure. We truly appreciate your support!
— Tiger Steven
I ordered here again and now made several flutes from this bamboo already. I am very happy with the results. I only make Jinashi flutes in old style with nodes not filed down completely, so the placement of the nodes and the wall thickness play a crucial role for me. Every piece I got has the potential to become a good flute. Also very good customer service.
Hi there! Thank you for your kind words and for choosing our Selected Premium Madake Bamboo Poles for your flute making. We're thrilled to hear that our product has met your expectations and that you've had a positive experience with our customer service. We take pride in providing high-quality bamboo poles that are perfect for Jinashi flutes like yours. Thank you for your support and we look forward to serving you again in the future!
I made my second order at this shop and the quality of the pieces was again very good. But what is really unique with this online shop is the extremely helpful support and contact with the seller. I can always tell my special interests via messenger and he handpicked pieces shaped for my personal needs. And this at discount prices! I have been searching the internet for shakuhachi bamboo a lot and I would say this is the best place to get shakuhachi bamboo if you don‘t harvest it on your own.
In Germany it takes about two months to be delivered from China, so this should be concerned. Better to order now than when you need the bamboo ;)
The flutes shown in the picture are made by me with bamboo from this shop.
Dear valued customer,
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing our shop for your bamboo needs. We are glad to hear that you are satisfied with the quality of our products and our customer service. It is our pleasure to handpick pieces that meet your unique requirements. We strive to offer the best prices for premium bamboo and we are happy to know that you appreciate our efforts.
We understand that the delivery time may seem long, but we assure you that the wait is worth it. We take great care in selecting and packaging our bamboo poles to ensure they arrive in perfect condition. We appreciate your patience and support.
Thank you for sharing the photo of the beautiful flutes you made with our bamboo. It is always a joy to see our customers' creations. We hope to continue serving you in the future.
Best regards,
tiger
The new diameters that are now available here are what I was waiting for. Very good for bigger flutes with dark sound. Good quality as always!
Thank you for your support! Our new large-diameter shakuhachi offer rich, full tones with the same trusted quality. Perfect for musicians seeking deep, powerful sound. Check them out and elevate your music!
The bamboo arrived finally after some time. There was very patient customer support during the whole shipping process.
The bamboo is exactly what I was looking for. There have been no cracks and the root ends were not damaged at harvest. The sections of the internodes are placed for a classic finger hole positioning at every single piece. The poles really seem to be handpicked by someome who has knowledge about shakuhachi. Every single pole has an elegant light bend with no extreme curves and diameters are as ordered. I am very happy with my order and every piece seems to have the potential to become a beautiful flute.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with our product and customer support. We're glad to hear that you are satisfied with the quality of the bamboo and that it met your expectations. Our team takes great care in selecting and preparing each pole for a perfect flute-making experience. We appreciate your business and hope you enjoy creating beautiful flutes with our selected premium Madake bamboo poles. Happy playing!