The Coco CE006 Mid-Range Ebony Erhu is a finely crafted traditional Chinese bowed instrument designed for intermediate to advanced players seeking a quality instrument with authentic tone, dependable performance, and classic craftsmanship. Handmade in Beijing, China, a city renowned for its long tradition of erhu making, the CE006 offers an excellent balance of premium materials, refined construction, and professional-grade components.

Crafted from dark ebony, the instrument produces a warm, focused tone with excellent clarity and projection. The elegant wax-polished finish highlights the natural beauty of the timber, while the carved six-petal tuning pegs, traditional curved head, and floral lattice sound window reflect the timeless aesthetics of traditional Chinese instrument design.

The hexagonal resonator is fitted with ethically sourced burmese python skin, certified under the China National Wildlife Mark (CNWM) program, providing the authentic resonance and expressive, vocal-like character that defines a quality erhu while complying with legal wildlife certification standards.

Professional-grade components including Deshuai High Tension strings, a tiger sandalwood bridge, silver-finish fine tuners, and a traditional friction tuning system ensure stable tuning, responsive playability, and expressive performance across a wide dynamic range.

Supplied as a complete outfit, the CE006 includes a traditional Beijing-style bow, a durable hard protective case with built-in hygrometer, spare accessories, learning materials, and official CNWM certification, making it an excellent choice for progressing musicians looking for a reliable instrument for lessons, practice, ensemble performance, and stage use.

Specifications

General

• Brand: Coco
• Model: CE006
• Instrument: Erhu
• Grade: Mid-Range
• Suggested Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Area of Origin: Beijing, China

Erhu

• Head (Qin Tuo): Dark Ebony – Curved with Wood Cap
• Tuning Pegs (Qin Zhou): Dark Ebony – Traditional Friction-Style (Carved Six-Petal Design)
• Neck (Qin Gan): Dark Ebony – Teardrop Profile
• Resonator Body (Qin Tong): Dark Ebony – Hexagonal
• Sound Window (Qin Wei): Paulownia – Carved Floral Lattice
• Base: Dark Ebony – U-Shaped
• Skin (Qin Pi): Ethically Sourced Burmese Python Skin with China National Wildlife Mark (CNWM) Certification
• Corner Piece (Jiao Bao): Partial-Coverage Celluloid – Tortoiseshell Design
• Fine Tuners (Wei Tiao Qi): Silver-Finish Metal Alloy Clip-On Screw Type
• Strings: Deshuai Professional Grade High Tension
• Inner String (Nei Xian): Silver-Wound Steel Core
• Outer String (Wai Xian): Silver-Plated Steel Core
• Nut (Qian Jin): Soft Tension Waxed Cotton – White
• Bridge (Qin Ma): Tiger Sandalwood – Elliptical
• Dampener: Grey Wool Felt
• Finish: Wax Polished
• Approximate Dimensions: 80 × 10 × 13 cm
• Approximate Weight: 1,100 g

Bow

• Style: Beijing
• Stick: Purple Bamboo
• Hair: White Mongolian Horsetail
• Frog: Ebony with Mother-of-Pearl Dot Inlay
• Ferrule: Clear Plastic
• Length (Tip to Screw): 84 cm
• Weight: 51 g
• Finish: Satin
• Storage Sleeve: Fabric Sleeve with Clear Window

Hard Case

• Type: Hard Case
• Construction: Hard Plastic Shell with Rigid Foam Core
• Exterior Colour: Black
• Interior Colour: Grey
• Interior Lining: Velvet
• Handle: Padded Structured Handbag-Style Handle
• Back Straps: Two Removable Clip-On Straps
• Zipper: Heavy-Duty Two-Way Zipper
• Hygrometer: Built-In
• Accessory Storage: Two Internal Compartments
• Approximate Dimensions: 90.5 × 17.5 × 14.5 cm

Included Accessories

• Deshuai Professional Grade High Tension Replacement String Set
• Replacement Hard Tension Nylon-Coated Cotton Nut String (Brown)
• Spare Round Ebony Bridge
• White Rubber Sponge Dampener
• 20 g Light Rosin with Microfibre Cloth
• Black Rubber & Suede Anti-Slip Base Pad
• Erhu Fingering Sticker Set
• Care Instructions Guide
• Step-by-Step Learning Guide
• China National Wildlife Mark (CNWM) Certification

Package Information

• Approximate Package Weight: 3 kg