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Lets Build Shamisen! (Sao)

Ten years after building my first homemade shamisen, I started teaching my friend how to make his first shamisen (at the same time building my 6th). In this video, we build the sao. Let's watch! With my shamisen build, I use two additions which isn't common in traditional shamisen. 1) A hard fingerboard which greatly improves the tone when combined with a softer base. 2) Installing a non-adjustable truss rod. This was an idea from a friend as a way to increase sustain. While there does seem to be slightly more sustain, it also affected the sound, bringing a harder, darker tone. (Not to mention much more weight) Interested in building your own shamisen? Check out my book, Shamisen of Japan! - http://bachido.com/store/shamisen-of-...