This is an aged Rosewood Erhu made by Wan Qi Xing.
This Erhu sounds rich and mellow, and has good volume.
The inner and outer strings have good balance and the responsiveness of the instrument is good.
The high notes up to 3rd octave still stays loud and clear.
Wan Qi Xing Erhus have a long history and are very popular around the world. Their tone and craftsmanship is very good.
What it is
Aged Rosewood Erhu by Suzhou maker Wan Qi Xing
At a glance
Warm, sweet tone with clear high registers
Playability: |
Demanding |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Easy |
Volume: |
Soft |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Loud |
*Sweetness: |
Brash |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Sweet |
Richness: |
Thin |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Rich |
Articulation: |
Muddy |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Articulate |
Tone Focus: |
Diffused |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Focused |
*Warmth: |
Brilliant |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Warm |
*Cleanness: |
Grainy |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Clean |
High Notes: |
Muffled |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Clear |
Threshold: |
Weak |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Strong |
*Snakeskin: |
Loose |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Tight |
Suitable for
- Orchestra, ensembles as well as solo performances
- Beginners and advanced players alike
Why you should buy it
- A really good clean sounding Suzhou Erhu
- Typical Suzhou tone
- From a maker with a long history
Why some might not want it
- Some prefers the more edgy and strong Beijing tone
About the Maker
Wan Qi Xing is one of the most famous makers from Suzhou with over 20 years of history. Into their second generation, his Erhus won numerous accolades in various erhu making competitions.
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