Fairy Lady Dancing with the Cranes
21-stringed Hongtan Red Sandalwood Guzheng with Mica Inlay.
This beautiful instrument is custom-designed by Sound of China guzheng professional.
The sound board is selected from the best grade of air-dried paulownia cut in the
quartersawn method. The quartersawn-cut method is known as the best cutting method
of sound boards for musical instruments. It provides a more stable and clear sound
compared to the flatsawn-cut. The bottom of the sound board is carved with sound
grooves to increase volume.
The straight and tight grains of the sound board yield the best concert-level sounds. This
instrument sounds full and resonant with strong bass and sweet highs. The middle range
is solid and has a clarity that can't be heard in other instruments.
The frame is hongtan red sandalwood with Mica Inlay. The characteristics of hongtan is
sweet and clear.
