{"id":2005,"date":"2020-12-29T20:27:14","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T20:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shamisen-zentrale.de\/uncategorized\/assembling-the-shamisen\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T23:33:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T23:33:08","slug":"assembling-the-shamisen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shamisen-zentrale.de\/en\/basics\/assembling-the-shamisen\/","title":{"rendered":"Assembling the Shamisen"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pretty Practical<\/h2>\n

Most shamisen are built so that the neck can be taken apart into three pieces. That makes them surprisingly travel-friendly despite their long neck, and it also makes transport over longer distances much safer \u2014 plus it reduces shipping costs when the instrument is sent by mail. Cheaper models have a neck carved from a single piece that can\u2019t be disassembled. And there are even a few instruments where the neck splits into more than three parts, but that\u2019s unusual. The principle of assembly is the same in any case. <\/p>\n

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Terminology: A neck that splits into three pieces is called <\/em>mitsuori neck (\u4e09\u3064\u6298\u308a \u2013 mitsu = three, ori = fold). A solid, continuous neck is called<\/em> nobezao (\u5ef6\u68f9 \u2013 nobe = extension, sao = pole\/neck).<\/em><\/p>\n

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The first time you assemble a shamisen is the most work, since you really do have to fit together every small part. Later on, when you disassemble it for travel, you don\u2019t need to break it back down into its \u201catomic\u201d components \u2014 you just remove the neo together with the tied strings, then take apart the neck. <\/div>\n

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The Individual Parts<\/h2>\n
These are the pieces that remain permanently installed on a fully playable shamisen:<\/div>\n

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Always included:<\/p>\n

1: body (d\u014d<\/em>)<\/p>\n

2: upper part of the neck with head (tenjin<\/em>)<\/p>\n

3: lower part of the neck<\/p>\n

4: middle part of the neck<\/p>\n

5: three tuning pegs (itomaki<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Not always included, but part of a ready-to-play shamisen:<\/p>\n

6: string holder (neo<\/em>)<\/p>\n

7: three strings (ito<\/em>)<\/p>\n

8: body cover (doukake<\/em>)<\/p>\n

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When you buy a shamisen, sometimes the d\u014dkake, neo and strings aren\u2019t included. The rest of the instrument can still be fully assembled \u2014 those three items are simply the final pieces of the puzzle. <\/div>\n

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The Best Assembly Order<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no single correct order, but mine looks like this: <\/p>\n

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  1. Fit the neck pieces together<\/li>\n
  2. Insert the itomaki into the tenjin<\/li>\n
  3. Attach the d\u014dkake<\/li>\n
  4. Put on the neo<\/li>\n
  5. How to String the Shamisen – Guide<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I start with the neck to get the fragile joints secured right away and out of harm\u2019s way. It also makes pressing the lower neck piece firmly into the body much easier since you have more material to grip. I add the itomaki only after the neck is seated in the body, since otherwise they can work loose and fall out from all the handling. The d\u014dkake may look like decoration, but it\u2019s easier to tie the lower knot when the neo isn\u2019t in the way. And the strap should never go over the neo, or the d\u014dkake won\u2019t stay tight. <\/p>\n

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    Rule of thumb: <\/strong>if something feels stuck, stop immediately and check. Just like in playing, nothing in assembly should feel like a strain \u2014 that\u2019s usually a sign something\u2019s not quite right. <\/em><\/div>\n

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    The Neck<\/h2>\n
    The one mistake you can make here is attaching the middle section upside down. Since the neck tapers, that creates an obvious step and usually leaves a noticeable gap between the joints. <\/div>\n

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    The easy fix: when connecting the pieces, keep the rounded underside of the neck facing you. If you\u2019ve fitted it wrong, you\u2019ll see an ugly edge immediately on the underside. The top side can be deceptively smooth, tempting you to force it together against resistance. <\/p>\n

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    Wrong way round:<\/em>
    Rounded side on top: visible ridge <\/em>
    Straight side on bottom: deceptively smooth<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Correctly assembled: <\/em>
    Rounded side on bottom \u2192 smooth<\/em>
    Straight side on top \u2192 also smooth<\/em><\/p>\n

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    If Something Jams<\/h2>\n
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    If pieces are stuck, don\u2019t panic \u2014 and don\u2019t reach for pliers. Use gentle patience: tap the joint lightly with your palm to loosen it, while using your other hand to cradle the lower piece and push the upper one away with your thumb. This trick also works when disassembling very tight joints. <\/div>\n

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    On high-end instruments, each joint is crafted differently, so a careful look shows you what belongs together. But even then, mistakes happen. <\/p>\n

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    Everything looks smooth and could potentially fit together.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    It’s easy to spot: Those two don’t belong together.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Neck Through the Body<\/h2>\n
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    Next, fit the neck through the square hole in the body. On the opposite side (with the round hole) the end of the neck will emerge. Since the d\u014d has a front and back, you can insert the neck backwards if you\u2019re not careful. Sometimes it seems to fit, sometimes it jams \u2014 it depends on the instrument. But if it\u2019s backwards, the instrument won\u2019t play properly. <\/div>\n

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    Look closely: the square hole isn\u2019t centered. On one side the distance to the edge is shorter \u2014 that\u2019s the top side. Because of this asymmetry, the neck orientation matters, even if it \u201cfits\u201d the wrong way. A backwards neck makes the string action awkward or even unplayable. <\/p>\n

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    Another clue: subtle marks around the hole where the neck presses against the wood. These look like a U-shaped curve on one side and a straight line on the other, like a lid on top of the U. The curved mark indicates the back side of the body, where the rounded underside of the neck sits. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    To insert the sao (neck), place the d\u014d (body) on your lap for stability. Carefully guide the neck straight through the square hole. Try not to let the end of the neck touch the skin \u2014 it can damage it. If you feel resistance, gently wiggle until the stem peeks out below, then press it in firmly. In the end there should be no gap between neck and body. Some instruments go together easily, others need more pressure, so check orientation first. <\/span><\/div>\n

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    Terminology:<\/b> Because the neck runs all the way through the body \u2014 literally skewering it \u2014 the shamisen is classified in Europe as a \u201cspike box lute.<\/em>\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

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    Itomaki in the Tenjin<\/h2>\n
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    Although the three itomaki look alike, each is custom-fitted and should go in its proper hole. Put in the wrong place, one might sit too tight to turn or too loose to hold tuning. Usually the first two pegs are marked, making it easy to match them. The arrangement in the tenjin is: <\/div>\n

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    Markings with dots are at the tip.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Markings with grooves are on the side.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Sometimes there are no marks at all. In that case, trial and error is your only option \u2014 but you can reduce the guessing to 50\/50. The first peg (for the thick string ichi no ito<\/i>) is easy to spot: <\/span><\/div>\n

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    On one peg, the string hole is drilled further from the tip than on the other two. That one belongs in position 1, top right of the tenjin. <\/span><\/div>\n
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    The other two have identical drilling, but usually one fits better in one hole than the other. Try both and choose the one that holds firmly but still turns smoothly. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Attaching the D\u014dkake <\/span><\/h2>\n
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    If you have doukake, neo and strings, start with the doukake. It protects the skin from sweat and oil and also gives your arm a surface with more grip than the smooth wood of the body. It belongs on the upper side of the body \u2014 for right-handed players, that\u2019s the left side. <\/span><\/div>\n
    Press it firmly onto the body and tie the cords around the neck and the stem protruding from the bottom. For the lower knot, it often helps (especially with smooth cords) to wrap the cord once completely around the stem before tying. For the upper knot, make sure the neck is seated tight with no visible gap; otherwise the cord may slip into the gap and hurt the sound. <\/span><\/div>\n

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    Attaching the Neo<\/span><\/h2>\n
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    The neo simply slips over the stem at the bottom of the d\u014d. The smooth side faces the body, fitting snugly against it. The three small loops point upward, usually peeking slightly over the edge. <\/span><\/div>\n

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    Next Steps<\/span><\/h2>\n
    Now it\u2019s time to string the instrument. (See this article<\/g> and this video<\/g> for details.) After that, all that remains is to insert the koma (see article<\/a> and video<\/a>), and the shamisen is ready to tune. For safe and efficient tuning<\/a> \u2014 without risking a broken peg (yes, it happens more easily than you\u2019d think if you do it wrong!) \u2014 check this guide<\/a> and video<\/a>. And for more about tunings<\/a>, see this article<\/a> and video<\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n

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    Watch the video here:<\/p>\n

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