Mulan
CNY 6500
THE YANCHU SERIES
Performance Series Guzheng
Performance Series
Built for the stage: high volume and strong projection for professional ensembles, concerts and large venues.
6 models in this series
Choosing Within the Series
| Model | Guide price | Positioning | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulan | CNY 6500 | Stage and rehearsal | Touring ensembles, studio classes |
| Sparse Shadows | CNY 6500 | Fresh, bright voicing | Modern works and crossover |
| Cloud Garment | CNY 6500 | High visual finish | Public shows and broadcast |
| Only This Green | CNY 9100 | Themed stage model | Competitions and exchange concerts |
| Hidden Orchid | CNY 9100 | Stage and exams | Teachers who also perform |
| Golden Reverie | CNY 9580 | Top of the stage line | Players aiming at the stage |
What to Look For
The Performance series is built for the stage: more volume and stronger projection, so the sound still reaches the back of a hall without amplification. The soundbox and string tensions are voiced in that direction, at the cost of an action that feels a little firmer than a practice instrument.
If you usually play amplified, settle the amplification first: an under-bridge pickup responds to soundboard movement and rewards a clean, quiet instrument, while a clip-on microphone depends more on the instrument's own volume and projection. Getting the order wrong is an expensive mistake.
For orchestras and ensembles, buy one model in a single batch — mixing batches introduces tonal differences that show up in tutti passages. See ensemble programmes for configuration options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How different is the Performance series from the Grading series?
- Mainly in orientation: Performance leans toward volume, projection and stage presence, while Grading leans toward stable action and honest feedback. Pick one primary direction for a given stage of study.
- Is this series suitable for ensemble playing?
- Yes. These models are built to stage standard with an outgoing voice that does not thin out at a distance. For ensemble procurement, buy one model in batch to keep consistency.
- What should I watch on stage?
- Avoid direct air-conditioning flow and prolonged lighting heat, and let the instrument return to room temperature before casing it, so condensation does not sit against the soundboard.