Nagado Taiko Nagado taiko can be made in any size and to any specifications. Please call for quote.

Our Nagado Daiko are made of laminated staves tightly fitted, splined and glued into a cylinder and turned on a lathe to dimensions traditionally used in Japan. The ratio of the head diameter to the length and to the diameter of the middle of the body is approximately 1:1.25:1.25. The interior of the body is hand carved with a pattern that enhances the deep tones and increases the sustain. The finish on the body is a deep penetrating stain with a tough tung oil finish on top. The heads are of the highest quality, hand processed in our shop from fresh hides, strong with excellent resilience and sound, and pulled to a tension that will yield a good tone for the life of the head under all conditions. The kan (handles) are each hand forged in our shop     Diameter of Head Price 12 in. $1,000 14 in. $1,450 16 in. $2,000 18 in. $2,500 20 in. $2,900 22 in. $3,600 24 in. $5,000 28 in. $8,000 32 in. $12,000 36 in. $18,000 Larger Call for quote

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