Let Every Guqin Become the Voice of Your Heart

We understand your pursuit of perfect tonal quality, your cherishing of cultural heritage, and your yearning for unique aesthetics. Here, we don't just make Guqin; we co-create with you a timeless work of art, an instrument that tells your story.

Exclusive Customization Service: Craft Your One-of-a-Kind Heirloom Guqin

Every Guqin lover has an ideal instrument in mind. We offer comprehensive customization services from entry-level to collector-grade, turning your vision into reality. Whether you're a beginner seeking your first instrument or a collector searching for a legacy piece, we can meet your needs.

Service Scope

  • Personal Customization: Tailor-made to your playing style and aesthetic preferences
  • Institutional Customization: Professional customization for music academies and cultural institutions
  • Gift Customization: Exclusive gifts for important anniversaries and celebrations
  • Collector Customization: Investment-grade and master-level collector pieces

Customization Advantages

  • Dedicated one-on-one consultant providing full-service support
  • Personalized creation by experienced artisans based on your requirements
  • Monitor production progress and provide feedback anytime
  • Lifetime maintenance and care service
  • Comes with exclusive certificate of authenticity and production archive

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Customization Process: Seven Steps to Realize Your Guqin Dream

We have established a scientific and rigorous customization process to ensure every stage is perfectly executed, allowing you to acquire your ideal custom Guqin through a pleasant and effortless journey.

Standard Customization Process

  • 1. Needs Communication: Deeply understand your requirements and expectations
  • 2. Design Proposal: Professional team develops detailed customization plan
  • 3. Material Confirmation: Select the most suitable wood and components
  • 4. Tonal Customization: Tune to achieve ideal sound based on your preference
  • 5. Production Updates: Regular progress updates and detail feedback
  • 6. Final Inspection & Tuning: Final product acceptance and tonal adjustment
  • 7. Delivery Service: Professional packaging and shipping, includes usage guidance

Your Involvement

  • Access photos and videos of the production process anytime
  • Visit the workshop at key stages for on-site observation
  • Participate in sound testing and adjustment during the tuning phase
  • Personally determine the inscription content

Curated Materials: The Foundation for a Timeless Sound

Aged Chinese Fir Wood - Rich, warm tone ideal for deep and introspective playing styles
Aged Chinese Fir

Tone: Rich & Warm

Ideal For: Traditional Repertoire

Paulownia Wood - Bright, clear, and resonant tone, perfect for lively and expressive modern styles
Paulownia

Tone: Bright & Clear

Ideal For: Modern Performance

Rosewood Material - Stable, powerful tone with excellent presence, suited for solemn occasions and collection
Rosewood

Tone: Stable & Powerful

Ideal For: Collecting & Performance

Mixed Wood Material - Combines characteristics of multiple woods to create a unique composite tonal character
Mixed Wood

Tone: Complex & Diverse

Ideal For: Personalized Customization

Material Selection Guide

  • Aged Chinese Fir: Precious wood naturally seasoned for decades, producing a rich, warm, and mellow tone with abundant resonance, ideal for deep and introspective traditional pieces.
  • Paulownia: Lightweight in texture, delivering a bright, clear, and penetrating tone with excellent high-frequency performance, suitable for modern performance and recording needs.
  • Rosewood: High density provides a stable, powerful tone with rich low frequencies, perfect for solemn occasions and collector-grade instruments.
  • Other Rare Woods: Huanghuali, Golden Thread Nanmu, Wenge Wood, etc., available for special requests.
  • Lacquer Materials: Natural lacquer, mineral pigments, etc., ensuring environmental friendliness and health safety while presenting the finest luster.

Master Artisan Matching: Selecting the Most Suitable Luthier for You

We collaborate with over ten master Guqin makers, each with unique styles and specialized areas. We don't leave you to choose blindly; instead, based on your specific needs, we match you with the most suitable master luthier.

Intelligent Master Matching System

Needs Analysis

Deep dive into key information like your playing level, aesthetic preferences, and usage scenarios.

Master Matching

Filter 3-5 most suitable candidates from our master database based on your needs.

Proposal Comparison

Present proposals highlighting different masters' styles and characteristics for your reference.

Final Confirmation

Choose from the recommended masters, or let our expert team make the final decision for you.

⏱️ Urgent Requirement Solution

If you need a Guqin within one year, we recommend our Premium In-Stock Guqin Matching Service. We have hundreds of meticulously selected ready-made Guqin, each a masterpiece. We can recommend the most suitable one based on your needs.

Advantages: No waiting, immediate ownership; Quality assured, professionally authenticated; Transparent pricing, saves time and cost.

🕰️ Detailed Production Timeline - Case Study: Mr. Chen's Family Heirloom Guqin

Months 1-3: Material Preparation
Deep treatment of century-old rosewood, natural dryness testing, material pre-processing.
Months 4-6: Body Construction
Master Zhang Mingde personally crafts the instrument, using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, body shaping.
Months 7-9: Lacquer Art Process
Master Li Suhua oversees the natural lacquer treatment, totaling 18 layers, each requiring 7-10 days of drying.
Months 10-12: Tonal Tuning
Master Wang Jianguo performs meticulous tonal fine-tuning, adjusted weekly, totaling 12 tuning sessions.
Months 13-15: Engraving & Decoration
Fine engraving of family genealogy and motto, pure gold inlay for the Hui positions.
Months 16-18: Final Finishing
Overall inspection, string tuning, packaging preparation, final adjustments before delivery.
Important Note: Every truly custom Guqin requires a minimum production cycle of 12-18 months. This is our commitment to quality and respect for traditional craftsmanship. If you have urgent needs (e.g., important performance, celebration gift), we recommend our Premium In-Stock Guqin Matching Service. We have multiple master-level works in inventory available for selection.

Customization Case Studies: Witness Dreams Become Reality

Family Heirloom Custom Case - A rosewood Guqin for three generations
Family Heirloom Guqin

Material: Century-Old Rosewood

Cycle: 18 Months

Stage Performance Custom Case - A dedicated performance Guqin for a conservatory professor
Stage Performance Guqin

Material: Paulownia

Cycle: 8 Months

Wedding Commemorative Custom Case - A pair of matching Guqin for a newlywed couple
Wedding Commemorative Guqin

Material: Matched Aged Fir

Cycle: 12 Months

Overseas Custom Case - A Guqin carrying the sound of hometown for an overseas Chinese
Overseas Custom Guqin

Material: Selected Fir

Cycle: 10 Months

Case Study Details

Case One: Mr. Chen's Family Heirloom Guqin

  • Client Needs: Create a Guqin to be passed down for three generations, commemorating a century of family history.
  • Material Choice: Century-old rosewood, fitted with pure gold Hui markers.
  • Design Features: Family genealogy and motto engraved on the back.
  • Production Cycle: 18 months of meticulous craftsmanship.
  • Client Testimonial: "This instrument is not just a Guqin; it's a symbol of our family's spirit."

Case Two: Professor Li's Stage Performance Guqin

  • Client Needs: Suitable for large concert hall performances, requiring penetrating tonal projection.
  • Material Choice: Premium-grade paulownia with special acoustic treatment.
  • Design Features: Lightweight design for easy touring.
  • Production Cycle: 8 months (expedited customization).
  • Client Testimonial: "The tonal performance exceeded expectations, delivering perfection in every performance."

Pricing Structure: Transparent and Reasonable Customization Fees

We adopt a modular pricing approach, determining the final cost based on your specific requirements, ensuring every penny is well spent.

Base Pricing (Includes Standard Configuration)

  • Entry-Level Customization: ¥8,800 - ¥15,000
    For beginners, standard materials, basic craftsmanship.
  • Performance-Level Customization: ¥15,000 - ¥50,000
    For professional performers, high-quality materials, fine craftsmanship.
  • Collector-Level Customization: ¥50,000 - ¥288,000
    For collectors, rare materials, master craftsmanship.

Additional Cost Options

  • Special Material Upgrade: Priced based on material rarity.
  • Complex Craftsmanship Surcharge: e.g., intricate carving, special lacquer techniques.
  • Master-Level Production Fee: Additional cost for specifying a master artisan.
  • Expedited Production Fee: For shortening the production cycle.
  • International Shipping & Insurance: Required for overseas clients.

Payment Methods

  • 30% deposit upon contract signing
  • 40% progress payment after material confirmation
  • 30% final payment upon satisfactory inspection
  • Bank transfer, Alipay, WeChat Pay supported
  • PayPal and bank wire transfer for international clients

Production Cycle: Time Needed for a Meticulously Crafted Artwork

True art requires time to mature. We never compromise quality for speed; every stage strives for perfection.

Standard Production Cycle

  • Design Phase: 1-2 weeks (communication & confirmation)
  • Material Preparation Phase: 2-4 weeks (material selection & pre-processing)
  • Main Construction Phase: 3-6 months (core crafting process)
  • Lacquer Art Phase: 2-4 months (multi-layer lacquering & drying)
  • Tonal Tuning Phase: 1-2 months (repeated tuning to perfection)
  • Final Finishing Phase: 2-4 weeks (detailing & packaging)
  • Total Cycle: 6-12 months (depending on complexity)

Cycle Influencing Factors

  • Material Drying Time: Some woods require years of natural seasoning.
  • Lacquer Layers: Each layer requires sufficient drying time.
  • Process Complexity: Intricate carving and decoration require more time.
  • Tonal Tuning: Pursuit of perfect sound requires repeated adjustments.
  • Seasonal Factors: Temperature and humidity affect progress.

Expedited Service

  • 30% Expedited: Reduced to 4-8 months (additional 20% fee)
  • 50% Expedited: Reduced to 3-6 months (additional 40% fee)
  • Note: Expedited service may affect the refinement of some craftsmanship.
  • Recommendation: Start customization at least one year in advance for important occasions.

The Seven Steps of Guqin Customization

1

Needs Communication

Deeply understand your performance needs, aesthetic preferences, and budget to establish customization direction.

2

Design Proposal

Professional team develops a detailed design plan covering materials, craftsmanship, tonal qualities, and more.

3

Material Selection

Carefully select the most suitable materials from our treasured wood stock to ensure tonal foundation and visual beauty.

4

Precision Crafting

Artisans handcraft every detail, from body shaping to component installation.

5

Lacquer & Decoration

Multi-layer natural lacquer treatment, perfectly blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics.

6

Tonal Tuning

Repeatedly tuned to achieve the ideal sound, ensuring a flawless playing experience.

7

Delivery & Usage

Professional packaging and shipping, includes detailed usage, care guide, and after-sales service.

Begin Your Heirloom Guqin Customization Journey

Whether you choose full personalization (12-18 month cycle) or urgently need a premium Guqin (immediate matching available), we will provide you with the most professional advice and dedicated service.

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