{"product_id":"aged-rosewood-zhonghu-xu-chun-feng","title":"Aged Rosewood Zhonghu 中胡 by Xu Chun Feng","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn aged rosewood Zhonghu handcrafted by Xu Chunfeng of Wuxi, tuned to standard G-D. Python skin soundboard. Comes with semi-hard case, strings, bridge, rosin and fine adjusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a light, clear, easy Zhonghu. The tone sits comfortably in the ensemble — present without being pushy, warm without being muddy. It responds well across bow speeds and pressures, making it forgiving to play without feeling like it is holding anything back. Players who spend long rehearsal hours in an orchestra section will appreciate how undemanding it is to produce a good sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aged rosewood gives the instrument a natural brightness and clarity. The tone is clean in the upper register and warm in the mid-range — qualities that help it blend smoothly with the Erhu section above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight, clear, warm, easy to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntermediate to professional players in ensemble or orchestra settings. Particularly well-suited to players who want a reliable, unfussy Zhonghu that plays well every time they pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Should Buy It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Light, clear tone — blends naturally in ensemble without effort\u003cbr\u003e- Easy to play — responsive and comfortable across long rehearsals\u003cbr\u003e- Aged rosewood body — natural brightness and warmth\u003cbr\u003e- Python skin soundboard — traditional construction for authentic resonance\u003cbr\u003e- Standard G-D tuning — ready for the full orchestral and ensemble repertoire\u003cbr\u003e- By Xu Chunfeng — 5th batch municipal ICH inheritor, Wuxi family tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Some Might Not Want It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Players who want a darker, weightier tone should consider the black or violet sandalwood models\u003cbr\u003e- The lighter character is ideal for ensemble; solo players wanting more projection may prefer the violet sandalwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXu Chunfeng comes from a seven-generation family of woodworking and instrument-making craftsmen based in Wuxi, Jiangsu. His father, Xu Xuru, began learning erhu making at age 10 under his grandfather, later serving as a professional erhu performer with the Nanjing Military Song and Dance Troupe before devoting himself full-time to instrument making. This combination of performance experience and craft knowledge runs through the family's approach — these are instruments built by people who understand deeply how they are played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXu Chunfeng carries this tradition forward, refining what previous generations established. In 2023, he was officially recognised as a 5th batch municipal-level Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor for Erhu Making Craft by the Yancheng city government — a formal recognition of the Xu family's contribution to this traditional craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Three Models\u003cbr\u003eAged Rosewood ($850)       — light, clear, easy to play; ensemble and orchestra\u003cbr\u003eBlack Sandalwood ($950)    — darker, richer tone; easy to play; ensemble and orchestra\u003cbr\u003eViolet Sandalwood ($1,200) — rich, clean, articulate; easy to play; good for everything\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eason Music Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52317119938880,"sku":"EM-ZHU-XCF-ARW","price":850.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/0416\/4708\/files\/EM-ZHU-XCF-ARW-01.jpg?v=1783072228","url":"https:\/\/www.easonmusicstore.com\/products\/aged-rosewood-zhonghu-xu-chun-feng","provider":"Eason Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}