{"product_id":"used-no-238-1960s-beijing-national-musical-instruments-factory-zhonghu-aged-indian-sandalwood-cloud-head-carving-fully-restored-professional-instrument","title":"Used NO.238 1960s Beijing National Musical Instruments Factory Zhonghu – Aged Indian Sandalwood, Cloud Head Carving, Fully Restored Professional Instrument","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eThis rare Zhonghu was produced in the 1960s by the Beijing National Musical Instruments Factory, representing an important era of traditional Chinese instrument craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eUnlike standard erhu instruments, the Zhonghu is larger in body and produces a deeper, more resonant tonal range, often used in orchestral and ensemble settings to enrich the lower voice section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eThe instrument is crafted from aged Indian sandalwood, giving it both structural density and long-term tonal stability. Even without a bottom support base, the instrument maintains a heavy, solid feel, reflecting high material quality and careful original construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eThe cloud-pattern carved head is strong and well-preserved, symbolizing auspicious meaning such as harmony, prosperity, and upward progress in traditional Chinese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eThis instrument has undergone full professional restoration, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7u513i\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eWood surface polishing and waxing treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ek6ad8\" data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eProfessional tightening and reconditioning of the snakeskin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hto1vt\" data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eMinor cosmetic restoration of small surface imperfections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ou0ao3\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eInstallation of professional Zhonghu fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u8nvz4\" data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eFull tonal adjustment and setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eAfter restoration, the instrument is fully functional and suitable for decades of continued use. The tone is stable, rich, and expressive, with a strong low-mid resonance characteristic of classic Zhonghu sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own a historically significant, fully restored professional-grade Zhonghu suitable for both performance and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BeiJingYueQi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44986492387351,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0950\/8887\/files\/1_fbd4877b-6a60-4f7b-b17e-4aa2262f4721.jpg?v=1776147062","url":"https:\/\/nsmusical.com\/zh\/products\/used-no-238-1960s-beijing-national-musical-instruments-factory-zhonghu-aged-indian-sandalwood-cloud-head-carving-fully-restored-professional-instrument","provider":"NS Musical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}