OrientalMusicSanctuary Ensemble Performer's Hardwood Liuqin
- 4-string liuqin, full size
- Ling-An hardwood top, back and body
- Alloy steel strings, polished finish
- Carrying case, polishing cloth, spare strings
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A hardwood liuqin for ensemble playing, supplied with a carrying case, polishing cloth and a set of strings.
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ASIN: B07C7ZMSYPCategory: Lutes
Overview
Not a Western mandolin, this liuqin is a small Chinese fretted lute made from Ling-An hardwood for the top, back and body. A clear polished finish and alloy steel strings complete it.
The liuqin takes the highest melodic role in the pizzicato section of a Chinese ensemble, often in tremolo style. The seller uses this model for teaching and finds it suitable for ensemble work. Details on frets and pegs are missing.
Who it's for
Well matched to a musician joining a Chinese orchestra or learning the instrument who wants a case and care items included. Players who need a concert grade model should check the specs closely.
Pros and cons
- Case and cloth included
- Spare strings included
- Suited to ensemble work
- Fret and peg details missing
- Dimensions not listed
- Weight not listed
Performance notes
Hardwood top and back project a bright, penetrating pitch that can be heard above the rest of an ensemble. Alloy steel strings and a tremolo style of playing give the sustained, shimmering melody the liuqin is known for.
Specifications
| Brand | Bamboo Grove |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | full-size |
| Construction & materials | |
| Back Material Type | Ling-An Hardwood |
| Body Material Type | Ling-An Hardwood |
| Top Material Type | Ling-An Hardwood |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Clear |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Carrying case, Polishing cloth, Set of strings |
| Other details | |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Instrument | Mandolin |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
Frequently asked questions
What is in the box with the Bamboo Grove liuqin?
A carrying case, a polishing cloth and a set of strings.
Is the Bamboo Grove liuqin a Western mandolin?
No. It is a Chinese fretted lute, described as the piccolo of the pizzicato section in a Chinese ensemble.
How many strings does the Bamboo Grove liuqin have?
The listing gives 4 strings.