Indian lobular red sandalwood has long become an endangered species that is prohibited from logging for export. The Indian lobular red sandalwood wood in the international market is becoming less and less, and smuggling accounts for a large proportion. Most of the domestic wood comes from the Indian lobular red sandalwood that was dismantled from old furniture in the past. The price of Indian lobular red sandalwood erhu is often tens of thousands, and the price is not capped - of course, this refers to authentic Indian lobular red sandalwood, not African red sandalwood or the like - but the high price cannot stop all kinds of erhu teachers, performers, Enthusiasts are fond of Indian lobular red sandalwood erhu, and if the economic conditions are better, they will definitely collect it.

So, why is such an expensive erhu so popular in the erhu world?

First of all, the rare thing is the most expensive, the red sandalwood has a slow growth rate and a long time to become a talent. The Indian lobular red sandalwood wood itself is scarce, and the price of the finished product will naturally not be low. The Indian lobular rosewood has a special color and texture. Although it is not as gorgeous as the huanghuali, it is quiet and simple, and the color is deep. It is made into a traditional musical instrument such as the erhu. The simplicity and beauty in appearance are unmatched by any other wood.

Secondly, the material of Indian lobular red sandalwood is dense and hard, with many cow hair patterns, and it sinks in water. Indian lobular red sandalwood has the strongest texture and heaviest weight among all kinds of hardwoods, and one cubic meter of wood can reach 703 kilograms. Dense and hard, it means stability and resistance to deformation.

The structure of Indian lobular rosewood is not as uniform as that of old mahogany, so the resonance frequency response is narrow, and the tone is clear and bright, clear and delicate, and has strong penetrating power. Compared with the traditional old mahogany erhu, it is more suitable for modern music.