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Sanxian 三弦, a Chinese three-string lute

Sanxian 三弦, a Chinese three-string long-necked lute.
There are different sizes for different purposes.
The size can vary from 122 centimeters north to 95 centimeters south.

I made this string because it is probably the predecessor of the Japanese Sanshin and Shamisen.
Details will appear in a subsequent Japanese String Video Series.

Sanxian 三弦 side view

Sanxian 三弦 side view

Sanxian 三弦 podest

Sanxian 三弦 podest

Sanxian 三弦 wireframe

Sanxian 三弦 wireframe

Sanxian 三弦 backside

Sanxian 三弦 backside

Sanxian 三弦 top view

Sanxian 三弦 top view

Sanxian 三弦 top view2

Sanxian 三弦 top view2

Sanxian 三弦 handles

Sanxian 三弦 handles

Sanxian 三弦 side view2

Sanxian 三弦 side view2

Sanxian 三弦 alone

Sanxian 三弦 alone

Sanxian 三弦 X-ray/Matcap/Reference

Sanxian 三弦 X-ray/Matcap/Reference