The Coco CZ008 Professional-Grade Erhu is an expertly handcrafted traditional Chinese bowed instrument, built for advanced players, professional performers, and serious conservatory students seeking exceptional tonal quality and refined craftsmanship. Made in Beijing, China, one of the world's most respected centres for traditional instrument making, the CZ008 combines premium materials with professional-grade fittings to deliver outstanding responsiveness, warmth, and projection.

Constructed from Zitan sandalwood, prized for its density, stability, and rich tonal character, the instrument produces a full-bodied, expressive sound with excellent clarity across the playing range. A beautifully carved paulownia floral lattice sound window adds an elegant traditional touch, while the hand-applied wax-polished finish highlights the natural beauty of the timber.

The resonator is fitted with ethically sourced burmese python skin, certified under the China National Wildlife Mark (CNWM) program, providing the authentic resonance expected from a professional-quality erhu while meeting legal wildlife certification standards. Premium features including Deshuai Professional Grade High Tension strings, a tiger sandalwood bridge, silver-finish fine tuners, and a traditional friction tuning system ensure precise tuning stability and expressive performance.

Supplied as a complete performance outfit, the CZ008 includes a traditional Beijing-style bow, a protective hard case with built-in hygrometer, professional spare accessories, learning materials, and official CNWM certification, making it an outstanding choice for musicians seeking a beautifully crafted professional erhu ready for practice, performance, and recording.

Specifications

General

• Brand: Coco
• Model: CZ008
• Instrument: Erhu
• Grade: Professional
• Suggested Experience Level: Advanced to Professional
• Area of Origin: Beijing, China

Erhu

• Head (Qin Tuo): Zitan Sandalwood – Curved with Decorative Cap
• Tuning Pegs (Qin Zhou): Zitan Sandalwood – Traditional Friction-Style (Carved Twisted Design with Decorative Cap)
• Neck (Qin Gan): Zitan Sandalwood – Teardrop Profile
• Resonator Body (Qin Tong): Zitan Sandalwood – Hexagonal
• Sound Window (Qin Wei): Paulownia – Carved Floral Lattice
• Base: Zitan Sandalwood – U-Shaped
• Skin (Qin Pi): Ethically Sourced burmese python Skin with China National Wildlife Mark (CNWM) Certification
• Corner Piece (Jiao Bao): Full-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: Red Wool Felt
• Finish: Wax Polished
• Approximate Dimensions: 80 × 10 × 13 cm
• Approximate Weight: 950 g

Bow

• Style: Beijing
• Stick: Purple Bamboo
• Hair: White Mongolian Horsetail
• Frog: Sandalwood with Mother-of-Pearl Fish Inlay
• Ferrule: Black Rubber
• Length (Tip to Screw): 84 cm
• Weight: 54 g
• Finish: Matte Red
• Storage Sleeve: Black Faux Leather

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