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 material and production process of guqin: The material of guqin determines its quality and sound. The traditional guqin is usually made of cedar wood as the panel, catalpa wood as the base, mahogany, and ebony accessories. The process of making guqin is very complex and requires multiple processes, such as plate matching, assembly, engraving, and so on. Each process requires meticulous craftsmanship to produce high-quality guqin. Therefore, when purchasing guqin, it is necessary to choose those that have been carefully crafted and every detail carefully polished. There are many Guqin brands in the market, each with a unique sound and texture. Some high-end brands of guqin are expensive, but their sound quality and appearance are excellent, making them suitable for professional performers to choose from. If you are a beginner, you can choose some cost-effective brands with certain sound quality and production techniques.
Finally, let is analyze the price of guqin: we will only discuss the price of cedar lacquer guqin. Panel cedar: About 500 yuan (old materials, on average, require so much, but good and ordinary ones will be divided to make different grades of guqin). If new cedar is used, it will be much cheaper, after all, it is mined in bulk. Bottom Plate Zimu: About two hundred yuan. The Guqin emphasizes yin and yang, with Chinese fir as yang and Zimu as yin. Zimu is a hardwood that supports the entire body of the qin. Grey tire: About two hundred yuan, mixed with raw lacquer and deer horn cream, plus summer cloth, that is the price. Accessories: A complete set of three hundred yuan, 150 strings, qin emblem, Yue Shan Guan Jiao, wild goose feet. Big paint: 500 to 1000 yuan, as different grades require different amounts of paint. Labor cost: 800-3000 yuan. Pianist Zhuo is paid according to the salary of the qin, with different grades and prices. Therefore, in summary, the cost of a regular guqin is at least 4000 yuan or more