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The instruments from Shan Jiang are made with great craftsmanship and sensitivity. The violins are modeled on 18th century Cremonese masterpieces. Top grade European wood is used, and workmanship upon every part of the instrument is executed in the traditional manner. Varnish, the ultimate ingredient, is given much attention by Shan Jiang. It is prepared with linseed or walnut oil with natural resins, as described in historical literature. Antiquing is often incorporated in the varnishing process to add refinement to the final appearance. One also finds modern techniques used in the shop. For example, plate tuning techniques adopted from modern acoustical research are used to enhance the tone quality.

Numerous professional violinists remain in close contact with Shan Jiang, many of whom have purchased his instruments, including Xiao Wang and Byung Kook Kwak, faculties of MSM, Duoming Ba of New York Philharmonic, Yuncong Zhang of Boston Symphony Orchestra, Paul Peabody of the New York City Ballet Orchestra, Quan Yuan of MET, etc.