Pre-Owned Xinghai 402 Yangqin – Vintage Chinese Hammered Dulcimer

This pre-owned Xinghai 402 Yangqin is an early vintage instrument from Xinghai Musical Instruments, featuring the classic 402 model design associated with early Beijing Xinghai production.

Based on its construction, design, and preserved original components, this instrument is believed to date from approximately the 1970s–1980s. It has been carefully preserved and remains a particularly interesting piece for musicians, collectors, and enthusiasts of vintage Chinese musical instruments.

A Vintage Xinghai Instrument with Character

The 402 is an older-generation yangqin design featuring a traditional wooden body with decorative inlay work, a natural wood-colored frame, and a classic construction rarely seen in newer instruments.

The instrument retains its original string arrangement and complete set of bridges. The overall structure is well preserved, with no obvious major cracks or serious structural damage.

Its aged appearance and original construction give it a distinctive character that modern reproductions may not fully replicate.

Original Components & Accessories

One of the most notable features of this vintage Xinghai 402 is the completeness of its original accessories.

Included with the instrument are:

• Original strings

• Complete set of bridges

• Original vintage carrying case

• Original Xinghai matching stand

• General-purpose tuning wrench

• Original identification plate

The original case is also well preserved and remains intact.

The clearly visible bottom identification plate provides additional information about the instrument's original production and identity.

Condition

This is a genuinely pre-owned vintage instrument and shows signs of age and previous use.

• Brand: Xinghai (星海)

• Model: 402

• Instrument: Yangqin / Chinese Hammered Dulcimer

• Estimated era: Approximately 1970s–1980s

• Condition: Good vintage condition

• Strings: Original string set retained

• Bridges: Complete

• Structural condition: No obvious major cracks or serious damage observed

• Case: Original case included

• Stand: Original matching stand included

• Tuning wrench: Included

• Identification plate: Present and clearly visible

Please carefully review all photographs for the instrument's actual cosmetic condition, including signs of age, finish wear, and previous use.

A Vintage Instrument for Musicians & Collectors

Unlike a newly manufactured instrument, a vintage yangqin carries the character of its era and its own musical history.

The combination of an early Xinghai 402 design, original components, vintage case and stand, and preserved identification plate makes this instrument particularly interesting to collectors of Chinese musical instruments and musicians who appreciate vintage instruments.

Its value lies not only in its musical function, but also in its age, originality, craftsmanship, and connection to an earlier period of Chinese instrument making.

Please Note: This is a pre-owned vintage instrument. Because of its age and previous use, normal signs of aging and wear should be expected. Please review all photos and condition information carefully before purchase. All pre-owned instruments are final sale. Returns or exchanges are not accepted unless the item arrives damaged, incorrect, or significantly different from the product description.