Re: [Shaku] Bamboo Sources

From: edBeaty (edosan@boulder.net)
Date: Mon Dec 27 2004 - 11:11:23 PST


> >From: heirphoto@comcast.net
>>
>>I notice quite a few US makers of Shakuhachi turning up lately. I
>>know I always have a hard time finding bamboo that is usable even
>>for my simple flutes let alone a properly designed shakuhachi.
>>
>>Anyone here have leads on sources of bamboo here in the USA or even
>>overseas?
>
>Mejiro & Co. <http://www.mejiro-jp.com/eng/e_home.html>
>
>I couldn't find where they list the pieces of bamboo on their site,
>but if you send a note, Saori will answer you. And her English is
>excellent.

Monty Levenson http://www.shakuhachi.com/ also sells selected culms;
his English ain't bad either...

email him at: monty@shakuhachi.com

eB
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