Select Madaké Bamboo	Standard Madaké Bamboo	Chinese Madaké Bamboo	Torachiku (Tiger Bamboo) Inlaid Binding	Torachiku (Tiger Bamboo) Standard Binding	Alto Shakulute Select Madaké Bamboo	Alto Shakulute Standard Madaké Bamboo
TH-H-M1	TH-H-M2	TH-H-C	TH-H-T1	TH-H-T2	TH-H-A1	TH-H-A2
Made from the highest grade of Japanese madaké bamboo with unique coloration and patterns.*	Made from the species of bamboo traditionally in Japan used for shakuhachi. Uniform gold color.	Made from madaké bamboo harvested in Sechuan, China. Distinctive reddish-brown color.	Made from torachiku (Tiger Bamboo) harvested in Shikoku Island, Japan. *	Made from torachiku (Tiger Bamboo) harvested in Shikoku Island, Japan. *	Made from the highest grade of Japanese madaké bamboo with unique coloration and patterns.*	Made from the species of bamboo traditionally in Japan used for shakuhachi. Uniform gold color.
Tozan-ryu utaguchi bordered with 14K gold.	Tozan-ryu utaguchi bordered with 14K gold and inlaid rattan bindings.	Tozan-ryu utaguchi bordered with 14K gold and inlaid rattan bindings.	Kinko-ryu utaguchi bordered with sterling silver.	Kinko-ryu utaguchi bordered with sterling silver.	Tozan-ryu utaguchi bordered with 14K gold and inlaid rattan bindings.	Tozan-ryu utaguchi bordered with 14K gold and inlaid rattan bindings.
Traditional inlaid rattan bindings.	Traditional inlaid rattan bindings.	Traditional inlaid rattan bindings.	Inlaid lacquered bindings. Available in simulated urushi (dark red) or rattan (beige) color.	Standard black bindings.	Traditional inlaid rattan bindings.	Traditional inlaid rattan bindings.

* Patterns and color vary with each individual headjoint.

Learn more about the different styles of Binding.

All headjoints are fabricated with seamless tenons made of solid sterling silver (as opposed to brass, copper or plated material).

Comes with Mouthpiece Cap, Carrying Case, Tsuyutoshi & Thumb Rests

Included with each Shakulute at not additional charge are the following items:

● An utaguchi cover (mouthpiece cap) to protect the delicate blowing edge.
● A thumb rest that clips on the lower portion of the flute. It is easy to install and remove and will not damage the flute body.
● A handmade black walnut wood carrying case.
● A tsuyutoshi or cleaning cloth.
● Instructions on how to produce a sound on the shakuhachi-style mouthpiece.