Dunhuang – Masterpiece in Guzheng
It is communally accepted among professional guzheng performers and casual guzheng lovers that Shanghai "Dunhuang" and Xian "Zhuque" share the excellent reputation of manufacturing extraordinary Guzheng instruments between the southern and northern regions.
"Dunhuang" guzheng is one of the major production lines from the Shanghai National Instruments First Branch Plant. From its annual production of 5 guzhengs in the 1960s, to the annual production of 3 millions now-a-days, Dunhuang guzheng has accomplished an amazing advancement. Over the years, with the continuous developments and technological revolutions, experts in Dunhuang guzheng have pioneered at least 80 innovations to the details of the instrument, and have acquired nearly 20 nationally acclaimed patents. From the exquisite selection of raw materials, to the delicate and sophisticated craftsmanship, Dunhuang guzheng can easily be appraised as a masterpiece of art as well as instrument.
With its crisp and clear treble, full and residing alto, and rich and resonating bass, Dunhuang guzhengs not only exhibit extraordinary acoustics in their instruments, they also maintain a well balanced and stable music tones between each musical zone.
Unlike other ordinary zither manufacturers, the body in each Dunhuang guzheng is crafted from a single piece of raw wood, granting the instrument with a much longer endurance when compared with others that were glued together from multiple smaller pieces of wood.
With its exclusive technology, advanced craftsmanship, exquisite fine quality, distinctive acoustic quality, and elegant high-tech production process, Dunhuang guzheng has acquired a notable acknowledgment from esteem music professors, recognized performers, and a variety award-winning guzheng players. For decades, not only has "Dunhuang" asserted its leadership within the guzheng production community, it has also achieved its ( solid ) reputation worldwide.
Advancements in "Dunhuang" guzheng as opposed to other brands:
The strings used in all "Dunhuang" guzhengs are steel strings imported from Germany, resulting in a steadier and stronger control when playing. Unlike other brands, these strings also provide the instrument with a clearer, smoother, and longer resonating tones.
In order to ensure its optimal sound quality, each bridge in "Dunhuang" guzheng is crafted with a single piece of mahogany. Unlike other brands, the base of the bridges in "Dunhuang" guzhengs is comparably wider so it will neither collapse easily nor result in dissonant tune.
The top surface soundboard in each "Dunhuang" guzheng is handed-roasted to perfection. Not only does it retain the clear wood grain of each piece, it also enhances the sound transmission, creates a better resonance effect, and provides more stable support to the movable bridges.
While other brands are still using the old fashioned string fittings, all string fittings in "Dunhuang" guzhengs are constructed by utilizing the pioneer nylon-fusing technology. This technology not only does not affect the appearance of the instrument it also prevents the panel from cracking with fallen string fittings.)
Instead of being laid directly on the inside of the soundboard, the thick strings, from the 16th string and above, all trek through an auxiliary opposing beam built within the ending part of all "Dunhuang" guzhengs, offering extra support as well as prohibiting cracking of the soundboard. Since other brands do not have this opposing beam installed, the surfaces of instruments are easy to crack or deform.
"Dunhuang" brand Zheng polished inside cover, and using the piano hinge, nice and clean with no internal noise. Other brands use ordinary hinge and looks rough.
The bottom surface boards of all "Dunhuang" guzhengs are also constructed with highly finished and polished paulownia.
All "Dunhuang" guzhengs come with their own protective carrying case. As opposed to single sided synthetic leather-cloth material in other brands, each case in "Dunhuang" guzheng is constructed from Oxford cloth inlaid with a thick layer of sponge, providing the instrument with extra support and protection during transport.
The list above only represents few of the many distinctive features in "Dunhuang" guzhengs. Overall, with its innovative and unique technology, and brilliant achievements , all "Dunhuang" guzhengs are greatly cherished and appreciated by guzheng lovers worldwide.
All wooden instruments require a certain temperature and humidity. It is not suitable to place any wooden instruments where it is too dry or too hot. Each instrument also has its own specific maintenance requirements. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 301-610-6592 if you have any questions regarding guzheng purchase, repair, and maintenance, as well as any online fraudulent and imitation "Dunhuang" products.
敦煌古筝 艺术精品
一直以来，专业的古筝演员或是古筝爱好者都知道这样一个事实，买南方的古筝，要选择上海民族乐器一厂生产的"敦煌"牌古筝；而北方产的古筝要数西安音乐学院生产的"朱雀"牌古筝最好。
由上海民族乐器一厂生产，商标为"敦煌"牌的敦煌古筝是上海民乐厂主要的生产品种之一。敦煌牌古筝从上世纪60年代年产5台，一直走到了今天年产3万台，这是一个多么惊人的变化。这么些年来，敦煌古筝经过专家们不断的开发和技术革新，在古筝细节上进行的改进和创新多达七八十项，获得了国家专利近二十项。敦煌古筝选材讲究，外观制作工艺细腻而繁复，堪称艺术品。它的音色明亮，宽厚，各音区平衡，稳定。牌古筝高音清脆，甜美清亮，穿透力和颗粒性强，但高而不噪；中音区音质集中饱满，余音悠长，但长而不浊；低音区音色古朴、浑厚，共鸣性强，但醇厚而不空；也因为筝体由大块木料掏制，而不是由多块木板胶拼而成，所以它的使用年限也比普通厂家生产的古筝年限长。它以独特的技术，一流先进工艺，精雕细琢的优良品质、清雅圆润的独特的音质、高新领先的制作工艺得到了音乐学院专家教授，知名演奏家、古筝专业及各种获奖选手们的高度评价。几十年来，"敦煌"牌古筝在古筝制作界上独放异彩，并以它的辉煌成绩享誉海内外，成为所有古筝注册生产厂家中的佼佼者。
"敦煌"牌古筝与其它品牌的不同处在于：
1. "敦煌"牌古筝琴弦使用德国进口钢丝，手感强，音质清晰、柔和。其它品牌的古筝音色沉闷，余音短。
2."敦煌"牌古筝琴码使用红木材料，以保证它的音质；琴码底部宽厚，不宜"倒码"。而其它品牌的古筝，琴码底座偏窄，容易引起"倒码"或"跑音"。
3. "敦煌"牌古筝面板经过手工烘烤，木纹清晰，有利传导声音，共鸣效果好，且稳定琴码。
4. "敦煌"牌古筝的穿弦孔使用尼龙胶合，不会因弦眼的脱落而造成贴面板的开裂。而其它品牌的古筝使用的还是老式的铝鞋眼，易脱落，影响美观且容易造成面板开裂。
5. "敦煌"牌古筝琴框尾部内部设有防变形横挡，16弦以上的琴弦穿过此横档，从而保证弦的力量吃在横档上而非琴体上，以此防止琴体变形。而其它品牌的古筝没有此横档。
6. "敦煌"牌古筝琴盖内部打磨抛光，且使用钢琴铰链，使内部美观整洁且无杂音。
7. "敦煌"牌古筝底板也用打磨抛光的泡桐。
8. "敦煌"牌古筝使用牛津布，内用加厚海绵。而其它品牌的古筝只有单面的人造革布袋。
敦煌古筝还有许多与众不同的地方，在此不一一列举。总之，敦煌牌古筝以它独特的工艺和音质，深受广大古筝爱好者的喜爱，并以它的辉煌成绩享誉海内外，走向世界。
木质的乐器需要一定的温度和湿度，太过干燥和温度较高的地方，并不适合木质乐器的摆放。乐器的使用和保养都有一定的规格和要求。如大家有任何有关古筝购买、维修和保养方面的问题，网上有关假冒"敦煌"产品，或有关上海敦煌乐器公司的"韵"牌古筝的问题，欢迎来电咨询。电话：301-610-6592。
We sell the most world-renowned, reputable and highest quality Guzheng - Shanghai Dunhuang brand red wood Guzheng. (NOT IMITATION RED WOOD) To purchase a guzheng or guzheng accessories, please call (301) 610-6592 for more details.