STARTING STUDY PACK COURSE AND FLUTE

Place your pre-order on this product page. The photo of this product is the same item we will send you it is available in stock. All our flutes in this series are very similar and carry the same standard of finish, 100% colombian materials, unique master Zapata's aesthetics and quality workmanship. A video will be recorded and shared with you, demonstrating the performance and quality of the flute we will send you, with photos of the product and the real live sound of the instrument. With your pre-order you accept that this product is not eligible for return or exchange (T&C apply).

1. Take to the shopping cart your pre-order, read and accept our terms and conditions, privacy policies. And place your order providing your correct shipping address, phone number and full name (at this point your order has not yet been accepted and processed).

2. Send the following requested documentation within 24 hours through our online chat, without it we will not process your order. After this time and without this information, your order will be canceled and will not be processed:

2.1 Send your national identity document.
2.2 Send a picture of you holding the same identity document you are sending us.
(We request this information for your own safety and ours. We want to know that you are really the person placing the order, that you know our policies, terms and conditions and avoid online fraud).

3. Make your payment from the payment instructions we will send you. Without this payment 100% credited to our account we will not process your order in our shop. 

4. Watch the flute audition video when we send it to you and immediately fill out and sign the authorization form stating that you have clearly seen the video and that you agree with the instrument you have heard and seen, in appearance, materials and features, that we are sending to you and that you will receive by quality courier..

5. Your flute is packed and shipped by mail, and you will be sent a tracking link that we can both follow (T&C shipping policy apply). You should be aware that this product may generate taxes when arriving in your country and it is up to you, not us, to pay these applicable taxes. 
Enjoy your blowing & sound experience with this wonderful instrument. Feel free to contact us through our official channels on this page if you have any questions. We are always willing to answer.

Ship cost may change and will be charged separately. We only ship via DHL/UPS insured service, it takes only 3-5/10-15 days to arrive. Terms and conditions apply read shipping policies./ El costo de envío puede cambiar y se cobrará por separado. Solo enviamos a través del servicio asegurado de DHL/UPS, solo tarda de 3-5/10-15 días en llegar. Aplican términos y condiciones lea políticas de envío.

Line and series
Line: Jiari and Jinashi
Series: Mumon Ryu professional*, Jiari Gem, Yoshin and Hitoyogiri**

Body
Standard vertical
Length: 1.8
Body: Bamboo
Bamboo type: Tawianese* and colombian
Root end: Yes/No
Bamboo thickness: Thick and light**
Holes: 5 aligned

Mouthpiece
Mouthpiece type: natural (jinashi series) and inlay (jiari series)

Tuning
Key: D4
Scale: Pentatonic

Finishes
Interior coating: Yes, no toxic varnish and japanese urushi*
Exterior: Polished and varnished
Hanko: Yes, termal Sublimation and carved in low relief*

Accessories
30-days free trial study cycle 1. Cloth bag, blowing instructions, Notation and fingering sheet, Certificate of authenticity and shipping customized and resistant cardboard box.

Our original workshop flutes do not use carcinogenic or allergy-causing products. We are not responsible for products purchased from unauthorized stores. Please verify the authenticity of our products before purchasing.

Nuestras flautas de taller originales no utilizan productos cancerígenos o que causan alergias. No somos responsables de los productos comprados en tiendas no autorizadas. Verifique la autenticidad de nuestros productos antes de comprar.

Each Shakuhachi is inspected and handcrafted by master Ricardo Zapata. High quality professional bamboo flute instrument. This shakuhachi was made with carefully selected Makino Taiwanese bamboo and labeled with Ricardo Zapata's hanko (logo seal). This instrument has been accurately tuned. Quality owner audition test made personally by Zapata Sensei to demonstrate the perfection of tuning and sound for this instrument. 

Place your order on this page for the desired study membership  plan. This order will not be processed or charged until the following steps are completed.

1. After place your order Read and accept our membership agreement policies by filling out the registration form at the end buttom of the policies: https://www.ricardozapata.org/acuerdo-de-miembros.

2. Send the following requested documentation through our online chat.
- National identity document
- Photograph of you holding the identity document you are sending.
- Formal signed letter requesting your admission and interest in our school, course and commitment to pay this single payment.
- Current photograph of your face to personalize your online classroom.

3. Make your single payment from the payment instructions we will send you.

4. A videoconference interview may be required, which will be scheduled by the student enrollment officer. You must be willing to attend it. A link to the virtual appointment will be sent to you.

Wipe the flute with a cloth after playing, avoiding damaging the mouthpiece. Protect the utaguchi with a cap when not in use, and When not playing, store your flute in the cloth bag or case provided. 

Avoid extreme changes in temperature and humidity. Our flutes are stored at 17°C and 85% humidity. Keep your flute out of direct sunlight and away from heaters and air conditioning vents. Store your flute in a temperature stable location. 

More information on care can be found at https://www.ricardozapata.org/post/cuidados-para-tu-flauta

Instrucciones para el cuidado del Shakuhachi

Limpie la flauta con un paño después de tocarla, evitando dañar la boquilla. Proteja el utaguchi con una funda cuando no esté en uso, y Cuando no esté tocando, guarde su flauta en la bolsa de tela o funda suministrada. 

Evite los cambios extremos de temperatura y humedad. Nuestras flautas se almacenan a 17°C y 85% de humedad. Mantenga la flauta alejada de la luz solar directa y de calefactores y rejillas de aire acondicionado. Guarde su flauta en un lugar con temperatura estable. 

Conozca más detalles de cuidados en este link https://www.ricardozapata.org/post/cuidados-para-tu-flauta