Xinghai 8916 Professional Chinese Pipa with East African Black Hardwood Backboard

Xinghai 8916 Professional Chinese Pipa The Xinghai 8916 is a professional-grade Chinese pipa designed for advanced students, performers, and musicians preparing for examinations. Crafted by Beijing Xinghai, one of China's most respected traditional musical instrument manufacturers, this model combines premium materials with traditional craftsmanship to deliver excellent tone, projection, and long-term stability. The instrument features an East African black hardwood backboard, paired with a LanKao paulownia soundboard renowned for its excellent resonance and sound transmission. The lightweight paulownia top allows the instrument to produce a bright, clear, and expressive tone with impressive projection. The elegant natural finish highlights the beauty of the wood grain, while the traditional Flower Blossom head carving preserves the classic appearance of the Chinese pipa. Ideal for serious students, conservatory preparation, performances, and long-term study. Product Features Authentic Beijing Xinghai Instrument Brand: Beijing Xinghai Model: 8916 Instrument Type: Chinese Pipa (琵琶) Premium Tonewoods Backboard: East African Black Hardwood Soundboard: LanKao Paulownia Frets: Fujian Minnan Bamboo Performance Excellent resonance Clear and transparent tone Strong sound projection Responsive touch Suitable for examinations and performance Traditional Design Natural wood finish Flower Blossom head carving Traditional handcrafted appearance Specifications Specification Details Brand Xinghai Model 8916 Instrument Chinese Pipa Backboard East African Black Hardwood Soundboard LanKao Paulownia Frets Fujian Minnan Bamboo Dimensions Approx. 101 × 32 cm Weight Approx. 5 kg Package Includes Xinghai 8916 Pipa Original Pipa Picks Spare Strings Cleaning Cloth Finger Tape Oxford Protective Carrying Bag