Endo Reisho 1.8 shakuhachi $2000. 285g. A successful modern eight node instrument which manages to meld together all the worthy attributes of a desirable shakuhachi: responsiveness, tuning, ease of playing, Kinko warm tone, terrific third octave, beautiful mottled bamboo. Everything about this flute breathes success. The featherweight will be attractive to many players. Endo Reisho is a good maker. >>home