Nagauta Koma | bone

Style:ย Nagauta

Material:ย bone

Sound:ย crisp and clean

Measurements:

  • length: 72 mm
  • width: 9,75 mm
  • height: 9,75 mm

62,00 

Out of stock

Product Details

This bone koma is for Nagauta playing style. Nagauta style koma are pretty narrow and usually a bit higher than Tsugaru koma. They can also be used for Minyo playing style.

This koma is carved out of one piece of ox bone. The hard material provides a typical lovely crisp sound.

Whatโ€™s a koma?ย The koma is the removable bridge that lifts your strings up over the skin. Koma come in different materials, shapes and heights, which will all affect your shamisenโ€™s sound. With the right koma you can alter your instrumentโ€™s sound and adjust it to your needs and liking.

How to use it right:ย The koma is placed approximately 3 fingers away from the neo knot. To slide it under the string, simply pull up the strings with one finger first and then insert the koma with a swift movement and as little friction on the skin as possible. When in place, let the strings slide into the notches.ย Watch a super short instructional video here.

Make sure to always remove the koma after playing to keep your shamisenโ€™s skins happy and tight. To remove the koma, use the same technique as when inserting the koma. You canย watch a super short instructional video here.

How to insert and remove the koma