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.
As a musical instrument, the guqin must be able to play. So not resisting fingers, not sanding, and not playing board are essential conditions for an excellent guqin. Then there is the sound. As an exercise, being able to produce a sound is basically enough to satisfy the practice, but as a good friend who accompanies the pianist, the timbre cannot be ignored because it directly relates to the cultivation of the interest of the pianist. A qualified guqin should have a consistent timbre and volume for its scattered, pressed, and overtones. The sound of a guqin should have a sinking feeling, and it is considered good if the sound is not scattered and the charm is long.
How to choose a guqin: 1. It must be traditional. Yangzhou cedar (Yangzhou master has good craftsmanship), good craftsmanship is equal to good timbre. The guqin timbre will play better and better, and even if it doesn it start, it will not be good. The new guqin is very crisp, and it must be made of tung wood and chemical paint. Everyone must remember that this is a knowledge point. 2. Da Qi is mainly environmentally friendly and pure natural (Da Qi must not have a trace of flavor). Even a Da Qi is beautiful, and the appearance of the qin mainly depends on the master of Da Qi, which has nothing to do with the sound color. Anything too fancy is made by adding other materials, and Da Qi will oxidize and change during use, often changing with the player is mood. Therefore, do not start by checking whether the qin is fancy, as those are often not Da Qi craftsmanship, Like a large painted qin and jade, the soft light emanates from the inside out, not from chemical paint. Just like furniture paint, it emits thief light. Those who know how to appreciate the beauty of large paint. 3. For beginners, just listen to what you like. To have a stable voice, it is best to let the merchant choose. Of course, the tone will definitely vary depending on the price.