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This label is known for its professional grade strings for Erhu, Zhonghu and Gaohu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese strings resonate well, clean and consistent tone, and it lasts longer as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eason Music Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28444247425124,"sku":"MZH6","price":15.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/0416\/4708\/products\/4c12d4977152963ec1aef6342ecaac971428288909-lg.jpg?v=1568273991"},{"product_id":"concert-grade-suzhou-aged-rosewood-zhonghu-by-wan-qi-xing","title":"Concert Grade Suzhou Aged Rosewood Zhonghu By Wan Qi Xing","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zhonghu is like the alto of the Huqin family. The construction of a Zhonghu is similar to that of an Erhu, but with a larger neck and resonator. 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It is responsive while playing, and even high notes come out cleanly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aged Rosewood Zhonghu from Shanghai Dunhuang 'Yun' brand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep rich tone with tinge of sweetness.  Excellent playability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchestra and ensemble \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you should buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent playability for a Zhonghu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy some might not want it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers a little more articulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShanghai Dunhuang Musical Instruments Co, Ltd is one of the largest and most established Chinese musical instrument factories in China. 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