How did you managed to break 5 strings? Either the strings are bad, the qin is bad or you're tuning it too high (which can only happen if you use the tuning block 'thingy')!
It's not that I broke the strings, but that the rope holding the strings was broken when tuning the instrument (that rope was rotten(?) or otherwise bad), so the strings couldn't be attached. Now that the rope was replaced, the instrument is in good condition, just not in this video.
Oh, the rong-ko! Yes, if the cord breaks it means it is not good. It should be silk but I've seen ones made from ordinary thread which I have seen break.
The replacement rongkou are made of 4 strands of 100% cotton intertwined. Regardless, they will break if they experience great differences in humidity and negligence.
Which is more than what I can say for shady music shops...
How did you managed to break 5 strings? Either the strings are bad, the qin is bad or you're tuning it too high (which can only happen if you use the tuning block 'thingy')!
CharlieHuang 4 years ago
It's not that I broke the strings, but that the rope holding the strings was broken when tuning the instrument (that rope was rotten(?) or otherwise bad), so the strings couldn't be attached. Now that the rope was replaced, the instrument is in good condition, just not in this video.
afterburner777 4 years ago
Oh, the rong-ko! Yes, if the cord breaks it means it is not good. It should be silk but I've seen ones made from ordinary thread which I have seen break.
CharlieHuang 4 years ago
The replacement rongkou are made of 4 strands of 100% cotton intertwined. Regardless, they will break if they experience great differences in humidity and negligence.
Which is more than what I can say for shady music shops...
jts1702a 4 years ago