Well I haven’t finished my first Shamisen yet, but I have finished two Gottans! Anyone interested in pictures!
of course not 
Here is the first one… Not so good weather here in Texas for pics on the second one atm…
practicing shamisen building parts, and using what I make for Gottans until I happy with the results for a true Shamisen…
That looks great - thanks for posting the pictures!
Yeow! Excellent work, Terry. It looks great! 
Any chance for some video?
May I ask, what material did you use for the bachi blade?
cool!
Its maple/cherry blade I think… I bought it! lo I agree with your book kyle… If I make a Shamisen, I’ll just buy a Bachi!
Beautiful!!!