{"product_id":"violet-sandalwood-zhonghu-xu-chun-feng","title":"Violet Sandalwood Zhonghu 中胡 by Xu Chun Feng","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA violet sandalwood 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 the one that does everything well. The tone is rich and full like the black sandalwood, but with a cleaner, more articulate quality on top of it — each note speaks clearly and with intention, without any muddiness or blur between positions. It responds immediately to changes in bow speed, pressure, and contact point, making it genuinely satisfying to play at an advanced level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is notable is that despite being the most capable instrument in the range, it is no harder to play than the others. The response is immediate and the tone comes easily — which means you can concentrate on the music rather than the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViolet sandalwood is a prized tonewood for exactly these qualities: density that gives richness and sustain, combined with a natural clarity that keeps the tone clean and defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich, clean, articulate, versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntermediate to professional players across all contexts — ensemble, orchestra, and solo. The only model in the range equally well-suited to everything. A strong choice for players who want one instrument that handles it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Should Buy It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Rich, clean, articulate tone — speaks clearly across all positions and dynamics\u003cbr\u003e- Easy to play — responsive and immediate, lets you focus on the music\u003cbr\u003e- Versatile — equally at home in ensemble, orchestra, and solo settings\u003cbr\u003e- Violet sandalwood body — dense, resonant, naturally clear\u003cbr\u003e- Python skin soundboard — traditional construction\u003cbr\u003e- Standard G-D tuning\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- At $1,150, this is the top of the range — players still developing may not yet need this level of instrument\u003cbr\u003e- Players on a tighter budget who mainly play ensemble may find the rosewood model sufficient\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":52319307661632,"sku":"EM-ZHU-XCF-VSW","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0116\/0416\/4708\/files\/EM-ZHU-XCF-VSW-01_7e8b8af4-86b9-45c7-81e8-f79dcb2c3d28.jpg?v=1783073124","url":"https:\/\/www.easonmusicstore.com\/products\/violet-sandalwood-zhonghu-xu-chun-feng","provider":"Eason Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}