Where can I find high-quality guqin？

The external features of a guqin include the body, surface, shaft, and string axis. The body of a guqin is the main part, which can be divided into three types: long body, short body, and small body, with the long body being the mainstream. The visible part on the piano surface has seven string tracks and thirteen badges. The shaft refers to the axle used for the strings, and buyers need to check if it is in good condition and if there is excessive wear. The chord axis refers to the mechanical part used for tuning and also needs to be checked for completeness.
The material and production process of guqin: The material of guqin determines its quality and sound. The traditional guqin is usually made of cedar wood as the panel, catalpa wood as the base, mahogany, and ebony accessories. The process of making guqin is very complex and requires multiple processes, such as plate matching, assembly, engraving, and so on. Each process requires meticulous craftsmanship to produce high-quality guqin. Therefore, when purchasing guqin, it is necessary to choose those that have been carefully crafted and every detail carefully polished. There are many Guqin brands in the market, each with a unique sound and texture. Some high-end brands of guqin are expensive, but their sound quality and appearance are excellent, making them suitable for professional performers to choose from. If you are a beginner, you can choose some cost-effective brands with certain sound quality and production techniques.
With the spread of the Guqin culture, countless people yearn for it and start learning to play it. What is the first step? It must be choosing a good guqin. As the saying goes, To do a good job, one must first sharpen one is tools and A skilled woman cannot cook without rice, it shows how important a good guqin is to a pianist! So what kind of guqin is better? So how do you choose a satisfactory guqin? I believe those who have some understanding of ancient qin know that almost all good qin are handmade by Zhuo qin masters using traditional craftsmanship. On the one hand, manual carving involves slow work and meticulous craftsmanship, which can avoid quality issues caused by mass production and rough manufacturing. On the other hand, it is truly commendable for people like Li Yifan and Ni Shiyun who can both play and chop the qin. When they chop the qin, they will incorporate their own playing skills into the ancient qin they make, giving it a unique charm.