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December 2023 by Boba_mochi
Amazing store! I want to give 6 stars. I just bought a Scarlet Bird Guzheng here today. I messaged the owner and she set up and tuned the 3 instruments I am interested in trying even before I arrived. The staff are all knowledgeable and friendly. They let me tried the instruments as much as I wish without pressuring on selecting more expensive piece. The whole process was calm and enjoyable.The price is fair and a lot lower than the Scarlet bird manufacturers official website price. I checked the Scarlet bird manufacturer’s official website and confirmed this store is the only recognized distributor on west coast. I am not sure why other reviews complained about price but the prices I quoted in the store all matched its online website. Not every brand’s price is lower than manufacturers’s official website price after international shipping gets added. The owner told me it is because different brands give different discount to distributors. Highly recommend buying Guzheng here!
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June 2023 by YUAN YAO
This shop is quite a fraud, please be careful. I have been to lots of instruments store, I highly don’t recommend this place, avoid this place if you don’t want to be cheated by them. i bought one Guzheng in shop with price of $1500. However, i later notice that they sell exactly the same guzheng online with much cheaper price. They don’t have price labels for the instruments in shop, which give them the opportunity to cheat on you. once they notice you are in favor of one instrument, they tend to increase the price to get you to pay more. When i was in store, i happen to meet other guys seems have trouble with their purchases as well.
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June 2023 by Emma
This is a fraud place, please be careful, they increase the price and play trick with you. I have a purchase with them and got cheated. Don't buy instrument with them if you don't want to have extra trouble with them.
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June 2023 by Yuan Liu
Increase the price if you show interest in one instrument. Higher price than their Amazon store. Don’t go there.
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June 2023 by Mauna Kea Tunes
Great experience and quality buying Guzheng!
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January 2023 by mew ichigo
I ordered an erhu from the Sound of Asia website and my experience was awesome from the start! I had emailed to ask questions as this is my first erhu and I wanted to make sure I got the right instrument. Carol replied to me very quickly and was extremely helpful. I live in Oregon and the erhu arrived within a few days. The accessories are all great and it was easy to set up and start playing. The instrument itself is even more beautiful in person than online. Overall I'm super happy and would highly recommend buying a Chinese instrument from here, especially if you live in the US and don't want to spend a fortune on shipping.
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August 2022 by David A.
Love this shop! Was looking to start learning the Guqin and Guzheng and found both here. They have some great quality instruments and the owner is very knowledgeable about them and is a great musician as well. I called to make an appointment and they let me hang around and play different models until I found the right ones for me which I really appreciate. Highly recommend if you're looking to get into learning some traditional Chinese instruments!
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November 2021 by Joseph
Authentic Gǔzhēng made in China. Friendly staff with great knowledge of music. Fast service. Instruments include case, finger picks, strings, tuner, instruction manual, and legs. Prices are good.
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August 2021 by best emart
(Translated by Google) The quality of the piano is very poor and the service attitude is bad. Everyone, be careful of this business(Original)琴的质量很差，服务态度恶劣。大家小心这个商家
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June 2021 by John Dinh
Love Carol Dave and the I didn't catch the others one name. Nice folk nice place and lots of oriental equipment! Bought 3 for a great price.
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March 2021 by Helia Yuan
I bought Dunhuang Guzheng 694F-MH. Love it. Thank you Carol.
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October 2020 by Nic F.
Came here during the covid limited lock down period. Recommended by the Zither's teacher. We had to call ahead to schedule appointment to purchase a zither ( Gu Zheng) . The worker asked us of our budgets so she could pull out her inventory to show us by the patio. When my daughter arrived by the appointment time, the zithers are laid out nicely for us to pick. Worker (i forgot her name ) is friendly and helpful. Honest with the pros and cons of each instruments. She even performed a nice piece of song when we asked her to so that we can pick the instrument from hearing the beautiful sounds of the zither. Pricing is reasonable , in fact, i would call it greater than what i found at other place later. Owner is willing to work with us on pricing. So overall, i would recommend to pay this place a visit if you plan to purchase any of the asian vintage music instruments.
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October 2020 by DeeAnn M.
I just picked up my vintage instrument that I brought to them to restore, and honestly they damaged my instrument. While I understand it's not the standard of today's modern instrument, they should have contacted me that certain elements were not going to work, before going ahead and doing it anyway. Now I have to restore more work, and redo some of the work I paid for them to do.
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May 2020 by G L.
This store was highly recommended by my friend. I browsed online and did some independent research as to the different types of tonewoods. I dealt with Carol and she patiently answered my questions. The purchase experience was pretty pleasant. There were a few emails that went back and forth before the actual purchase. I will visit the store if I am ever in the area. Overall, a good experience.
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November 2019 by r c
Great store that sells Asian wooden string playing instrument and has lessons to take. This instrument is the first piano before real ivory pianos were born.
