Indian Small Leaf sandalwood is the holy grail wood of all Erhus. It is very rare and one of the top woods used for making Erhus. Because it is so valuable, it is usually paired with the best piece of snakeskin that the maker can find.

The result? An Erhu that is super rich and creamy with a tone that is both loud and penetrative.

This particular Erhu is all of the above. We personally tested and got this in person from established Suzhou maker XCF.

If you are looking for the Ferraris of Erhus, this is it!

Regardless of your skill level, this Erhu will be the shining star in your collection of Erhus!

What it is

An Indian small leaf sandalwood erhu by Suzhou maker Xu Chun Feng

At a glance

Thick rich and penetrative tone with clean and clear high registers

Suitable for

Solo performances
Collectors of rare instruments

Why you should buy it

Holy grail of Erhus
A tone to die for

Why some might not want it

Too pricey

About the Maker

XCF is an Erhu maker from Wuxi (Suzhou). He comes from a family of Erhu makers and improves on what his predecessors have done. His Erhus exhibit the typical sweet Suzhou tone which most are familiar with.

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