Fang Chao Sheng Cymbals

Fang Chao Sheng Cymbals

　　   Fang Chao Sheng, based in Fuyang Town, Chao’an County, specializes in crafting resonant copper musical instruments, with a product history spanning over 140 years. During the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty, Fang Mingzhi from Xianting Village in the town learned the art of cymbal casting in Liancheng County, Fujian. Upon returning home, he started a small cymbal workshop, which soon expanded into the Fang Chao Sheng cymbal shop, turning the craft into a family tradition. The third-generation master, Fang Junshi, excelled in the trade and was honored as the “King of Cymbals.”

   Fang Chao Sheng cymbals are renowned for their superior tone, volume, and pitch accuracy. The crafting process involves seven meticulous steps: material selection, copper melting, mold pouring, blank striking, shaping, quenching, and tuning. Tuning is the most technically demanding step—especially for deep-wave and curved gongs—where precise hammer strikes at specific points with controlled force are essential. The final strike is key to achieving perfect pitch, hence the saying that Fang Chao Sheng cymbals are “tuned with one final hammer blow.”

   The craftsmanship of Fang Chao Sheng cymbals has been passed down to the fifth generation, with the product range now encompassing 11 categories and 67 varieties. Musicians and performers in the Chaoshan opera and music scene highly favor Fang Chao Sheng cymbals. Their products sell well across Chaoshan, Hong Kong, Macau, and are exported to various Southeast Asian countries and the United States. Customers consistently choose the “Fang Chao Sheng” brand, a testament to its outstanding reputation.