Hichiriki Reed (Ready to Use) *Kiwami*

Thank you for viewing. I am a Ryūteki player with over 50 years of experience in Gagaku (ancient Japanese court music) and Ryūteki performance, and I create over a thousand high-quality reeds annually.

These reeds are made from carefully selected, high-quality reeds from Udono. After drying them in the shade for approximately 1.5 to 2 years, they are smoked over a traditional Japanese hearth (irori) for over 10 years. This process results in a top-grade reed that combines durability with excellent sound quality. I believe my past reviews will attest to the quality of my reeds.

These reeds are finished with great care, allowing for comfortable playing. They are generally made to fit any Ryūteki, including plastic ones, but I can accommodate requests for thicker or thinner reeds.

While they are finished to be playable immediately by beginners and women, please be aware that they do not produce sound with light breaths. To achieve a good resonance, it is important to blow with full breath. Although the price per reed is slightly higher, I offer returns or exchanges if you are not satisfied. I am confident that you will be pleased with these reeds, so please give them a try.