Hozan Murata 1.8 shakuhachi $3800. 322g. Hozan has produced a flute which is both beautiful and sophisticated in tone. The bamboo is susudake, smoked, with rattan bindings added by the maker at the time of its making. This is a perfectly suitable 1.8 to live with forever...it plays every kind of music. Tone is complex and strong. Tuning and intonation, all one could wish for. A very likable and responsive instrument >>home