Where can I find high-quality guqin？

The external features of a guqin include the body, surface, shaft, and string axis. The body of a guqin is the main part, which can be divided into three types: long body, short body, and small body, with the long body being the mainstream. The visible part on the piano surface has seven string tracks and thirteen badges. The shaft refers to the axle used for the strings, and buyers need to check if it is in good condition and if there is excessive wear. The chord axis refers to the mechanical part used for tuning and also needs to be checked for completeness.
The first step in selecting a guqin is to understand the basic knowledge of lacquer surface, guqin board, and gray body. 1. Let is talk about the selection of paint surface first: Traditional Chinese large paint films are hard and shiny, with good corrosion resistance, heat resistance, water resistance, oil resistance, and resistance to various organic solvents. The electrical insulation performance is also very good. Today, we are fortunate enough to touch the old qin that has been around for thousands of years. The role of high-quality lacquer cannot be erased. Big paint also has advantages and disadvantages, and the prices are also different, which is ominous to mention here. Of course, currently low-end guqin still has synthetic lacquer and pure chemical lacquer, as they can reduce costs and have strong price competitiveness. 2. The next thing to consider is the board: currently, there are many materials for making pianos. Guqin made of high-quality cedar wood is also quite common.
A few small details to pay attention to when choosing a guqin: 1. The body (the quality of the body determines the quality of the sound). A good guqin should be sturdy, durable, and well shaped - the strings need to be correctly installed on the body and adjusted in position. The thickness of the body should be kept uniform to ensure stable and unchanging sound quality. 2. The surface of the guqin The quality of the piano surface affects the experience of sound production and playing. A good guqin should have a flat and smooth surface that cannot be felt; the piano surface should be moderately hard, and too hard or too soft can affect the quality of the sound (Choosing the type of string is very important. Some strings have a soft tone and weak expressive power, making them unsuitable for performing high skill repertoire; while others are suitable for performing with high difficulty. Therefore, the selection of strings must be based on one is own playing habits.)