My DIY erhu no.2

This is the second erhu that I have made. All the wooden parts is made from poor quality wood that I salvaged. Compared to my first erhu, this erhu is easier to make because I have some tools at home to aid me. The snake skin is a gift from a sanxian maker in KL, and the quality is just so so only. some of the frequencies of the inner strings played on this erhu is gone. Maybe due to my poor streching and poor wood quality for the handle that holds the string, but the condition improves the more it is played.

I was considering to reskin the erhu. But I will have to wait until there is holiday to do so. besides the skin being not taut enough, another construction mistake is the size of the drum is a bit smaller than standard. Its a minor measurement taking mistake. However, it is still playable and is heavier than the erhu that I bought. As promised, I will later show this erhu to the sanxian maker in kl. One of my greatest accomplishment in making this erhu is making the saddle. Unless you tried to make one, you wont know its complexities. Later if got chance, I want to show mr.steven my erhu teacher the finished product. I guess its ok for someone to show the things that they has built themselves painstakingly.