If you are thinking about starting to play the Guzheng and are unsure about how to buy a beginners Guzheng – this blog post is for you. We have many great Guzhengs for the beginner to offer on our site but we think these 5 models are very good in particular.
Su Yu Brand – Models “Orchid” and “Seeking Fragrance” – $678
The Su Yu brand is a newer brand based in Henan Province in China. Both of these models are full sized and have the same sound characteristics- bright, open, firm and balanced sounding. The only difference is the decoration, choose your favorite!
These models were hand picked by our owner Bei Bei at the 2023 Shanghai Music Expo specifically for their value and cost for the beginner.
“Seeking Fragrance”
“Orchid”
Su Yu “Brand”Orchid” and “Seeking Fragrance” Sound Demonstration-
Tang-Xiang “Peaceful Pavillion” – $688
The Tang-Xiang brand is one of the major Guzheng makers in China, they are based out of Henan province.
This full sized model has been a favorite ever since we started carrying it – it has a 5 star review on our site. It produces firm, sweet, mild and balanced sounds. The decoration is a beautiful painted mountain scene with a nearby village.
“Peaceful Pavillion”
Tang-Xiang “Peaceful Pavillion”Sound Demonstration
Langyun “Singing Crane” – $995
Langyun is a major Guzheng brand based in Yangzhou, China. This brand has a good reputation for quality and they have an expansive product line.
Stepping up the quality level is this “Singing Crane”. 
This is a full sized Guzheng with a beautiful painted moon scenes with cranes flying across. It sounds like a mixture of metallic and sweet, also clear.
Langyun “Singing Crane” Sound Demonstration
Hai Tang Guo Yue “Guan Tao” – $1,330
Hai Tang Guo Yue manufactures in Henan, China but some designs like this “Guan Tao” come from Taiwan. This model is beautiful with fabric on the head and tail painted with swirling ocean waves.
This is a travel sized model – it is 53 inches long (135cm) compared to the standard full size Guzheng which is 64 inches (162cm) long. It also has a much thinner body – only 5cm! This is much smaller than most Guzhengs making it light and easy to carry. Its sound is bright and robust, this is a concert level Guzheng.
“Guan Tao” Sound Demonstration
Another great beginners Guzheng from Langyun is this “Pheonix”
This is a great Travel Size option – if space is at a premium. This “Pheonix” model is 51 inches (130 cm) long as compared to the full size of 64 inches (162cm). This model produces sounds warm, sweet, deep, and well resonate.
Langyun “Pheonix” Sound Demonstration
We hope you have enjoyed this blog post. If you have any questions about buying a beginners Guzheng please feel free to reach out to us!