Designed by Nature Clarinets
In the Designed by Nature Clarinets, deliberate use has been made of wood that would not normally be utilized in production processes where uniformity is required.
Each has its own unique appearance, with no two alike, and has been painstakingly assembled to make the most out of the diverse aspects of natural materials.
Prototype
This is a one-of-a-kind clarinet that makes the most of the diverse natural characteristics of wood, such as gain pattens (FUMOKU), sapwood (SHIRATA), and bark inclusion (IRIKAWA). Additionally, we use the traditional Japanese repair technique called “Kintsugi” to highlight the beauty of individual characteristics.
Respecting the diversity of trees.
We make effective use of natural materials, embracing the unique characteristics of wood and exploring ways to make the most of the specific qualities of each.
Adding new individuality
Wood with large areas of bark inclusion or splits that make it difficult to use as-is in a musical instrument can be given new individuality by removing and repairing these areas, allowing it to be used in an instrument.
![[Photo] Substituting with a new wood material](/en/stories/environment/gakkinoki/prototype/003/images/pict_01.jpg)
Substituting with a new wood material
Using wood as raw material to create a comparable alternative to solid wood allows us to continue providing more people with quality musical instruments.
![[Photo] Restoration with craftsmanship](/en/stories/environment/gakkinoki/prototype/003/images/pict_15.jpg)
Restoration with craftsmanship
Treated appropriately by skilled craftsmen, small scratches and color inconsistencies can be restored to give instruments their original functionality and aesthetic beauty.
