Guzheng Construction Guide · 古筝面板结构指南
Every guzheng soundboard in our collection is made from paulownia wood. Each maker has its own standards for selecting and preparing that wood. Within a brand’s range, higher-priced models generally receive more carefully selected soundboards. Construction describes how the instrument is made; it does not, by itself, determine quality. Choose the instrument that best fits your sound, playing needs, and budget.
我们在售古筝的面板均采用泡桐木。不同品牌对泡桐木的选材和处理标准各有不同；在同一品牌的产品系列中，价格越高的型号，通常会选用标准更高的面板。折板、面挖、整挖说的是制作方式，不能单凭结构判断古筝品质。请根据音色、演奏需求和预算选择。
折板筝 · Bent-soundboard construction
The soundboard is shaped into a curve and fitted to a separately built frame. The quality of the finished instrument depends on its materials, craftsmanship, and setup.
面板弯曲定型后，与独立制作的琴身框架结合。成琴的表现取决于选材、制作与调校。
面挖 · Carved soundboard
A thicker board is carved into a curved soundboard, then joined to separately made body parts. Some makers call this “half-carved.”
由较厚的木材挖制面板，再与单独制作的琴身部件结合。有些厂家也称“半挖”。
整挖 · Fully carved construction
The soundboard and sides are carved from one piece of wood, then assembled with the remaining parts. This generally takes more material and labor.
面板与侧边由同一块木材整体挖制，再与底板等部件组装。通常耗材和制作工时较多。
Is a fully carved guzheng always better? · 整挖筝一定更好吗？
Not necessarily. Carving a soundboard can take more time and make wood selection more demanding. But a fully carved guzheng made from poorly selected wood will not automatically outperform a bent-soundboard guzheng made with a better soundboard and careful craftsmanship. Fully carved construction is a method, not a guarantee of better sound or quality.
不一定。整挖的挖制过程通常更费工时，对木材尺寸与选材也可能有更高要求。但如果面板木材本身品质欠佳，整挖筝并不会因此胜过一台选材更好、制作更细致的折板筝。整挖是一种制作方式，并不自动代表更好的音色或品质。
Historically, carving was one way to shape an instrument before modern cutting and joining methods became available. Today, both carved and bent-soundboard instruments can be made well. The result depends on the wood, maker, craftsmanship, and final setup.
从历史工艺看，在精密切割和可靠粘合技术尚未成熟时，挖制木材是制作琴体的一种方式。如今，整挖与折板都可以做出优秀的古筝，关键仍在木材、制作者的工艺和最终调校。
How to choose · 如何选择
Compare each instrument’s sound, response, feel, maker, and finish. The construction label is a starting point, not a quality ranking.
建议结合具体乐器的音色、手感、制作与细节选择。结构名称是了解古筝的起点，并非品质排名。