{"product_id":"unbranded-zhongruan-uni-208","title":"Handmade Chinese Zhongruan (中阮) – 4-String Traditional Lute – Bone Frets – With Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautifully crafted handmade Chinese zhongruan (中阮), the larger mid-range member of the ruan family. Based on its construction details and materials, it appears to be made by the same individual artisan as the smaller ruan we recently acquired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid carved round body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger zhongruan body size (more projection and deeper voice than xiaoruan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved wooden friction tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBone nut and bone frets throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional carved headstock medallion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo round sound ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade carved wooden bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloss hand-applied finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eThe neck is straight, the tuners hold securely, and the instrument is structurally sound. No visible cracks or separations. Clean overall with light cosmetic wear consistent with a handmade instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis instrument has a very organic, hand-built feel — not factory mass-produced. The use of bone frets and traditional friction pegs suggests a more traditional build approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are becoming harder to find in the U.S., especially handmade examples in solid playing condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBin - PA-1-2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047269093740,"sku":"UNI-208","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/jgc-uni-208-01.jpg?v=1784518205","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/unbranded-zhongruan-uni-208","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}