Jinan Guyun Percussion Instruments Co., Ltd. is located in Zhangqiu District, Jinan, Shandong Province—an area renowned for its natural beauty, fertile land and rich cultural heritage.

Guyun traces its origins back to 1992, when the business began as a family workshop specializing in traditional Chinese percussion instruments.

In 2002, the company met Mr. Liu Hanlin, a renowned authority on traditional Chinese percussion and Honorary Chairman of the Percussion Committee of the China Nationalities Orchestra Society. With his guidance over the following years, and with valuable advice and evaluation from leading percussion specialists—including Mr. Zhang Dahua, Mr. An Zhishun, Professor Zhong Donghe, Mr. Li Dongfang and Mr. Li Changjun—Guyun significantly improved its instrument-making techniques, production processes and overall product quality.

The Zhangqiu Guyun Percussion Instrument Factory was established in 2006. As the business continued to expand, Jinan Guyun Percussion Instruments Co., Ltd. was formally established in 2014.

Guyun specializes in the design and production of traditional Chinese percussion instruments, including:Five-piece paigu sets、Six-piece paigu sets、Paigu sets with auxiliary muted drums、Flowerpot drums、Korean-style folk drums、Traditional folk drums、Chinese bass drums、Flat drums、War drums、Yangko drums

In 2009, Guyun worked with Master Liu Hanlin to develop integrated-frame five-piece and six-piece paigu sets. Designed for professional performances, these innovative systems simplify setup and movement, significantly reducing the time and effort required during stage transitions.

Guyun paigu sets combine innovative structural design, refined craftsmanship and an elegant appearance with a powerful and vibrant sound. The high register is focused, solid and penetrating, while the middle and lower registers are full-bodied, resonant and sonorous.

Today, Guyun instruments are used by professional performers, conservatories, orchestras and educational institutions across China and have earned widespread recognition for their craftsmanship, tonal quality and performance reliability.

In 2011, following consultations with Professor Li Zhengui, Mr. Zhang Dahua, Professor Wang Yidong and Professor Wang Jianhua, Guyun Chairman Mr. Wang Lingxin worked with Remo, a leading American drumhead manufacturer, to develop customized Remo drumheads for Chinese five-piece paigu sets. The project proved highly successful and represented an important advancement in the performance and consistency of Guyun’s tuned drums.

In October 2022, Guyun’s mechanically adjustable universal drum stand officially entered mass production.

The stand was developed over more than two years of continuous design and refinement. Its development involved repeated adjustments to production plans and 3D technical drawings, precise coordination between individual metal components, and hundreds of rounds of testing, assembly and performance evaluation.

The resulting system provides flexible height adjustment, stable support and convenient positioning for a wide range of performance requirements.

Guyun works closely with distinguished percussionists, composers, conductors and educators to promote the development of Chinese percussion music.

Zhang Yangsheng:Percussionist and composer with the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission, and spokesperson for Guyun’s “YS” Series. Zhao Sizhi:Contemporary percussionist, composer and conductor, as well as an adjunct instructor in the Traditional Instruments Department of the Sichuan Conservatory of Music. He serves as a contracted Guyun artist, international brand ambassador and spokesperson for the “Tong” Series. Tian Yuan:Young percussionist with the China National Traditional Orchestra and international spokesperson for Guyun’s “TY” Series. Zhou Shi:President of the Shaoxing Percussion Society and brand ambassador for Guyun’s “Yue” Series. Wang Chao:Holder of a master’s degree in percussion from the China Conservatory of Music and former principal percussionist of the Vanguard Song and Dance Ensemble. He serves as a Guyun brand ambassador.

Guyun instruments are supplied primarily to major conservatories, professional orchestras, performing arts organizations and educational institutions.Customers and users of Guyun products include:Central Conservatory of Music、Shanghai Conservatory of Music、Tianjin Conservatory of Music、Sichuan Conservatory of Music、Shenyang Conservatory of Music、China Conservatory of Music、Shandong University of Arts、Guangzhou Chinese Orchestra、Macao Chinese Orchestra、Singapore Chinese Orchestra、Suzhou Chinese Orchestra、Shanxi Radio and Television Chinese Orchestra、Shandong Song and Dance Theatre、The former Vanguard Art Troupe of the Jinan Military Region.

These long-standing relationships demonstrate Guyun’s professional capabilities and the recognition its products have received within the Chinese percussion community.

Guyun benefits from a strategic location, convenient transportation and a well-established local musical-instrument manufacturing supply chain.

Through close cooperation with specialized supporting manufacturers, we provide customers with an efficient one-stop service covering product development, component sourcing, manufacturing, assembly and after-sales support. This integrated approach enables us to maintain consistent quality while offering competitive pricing, flexible customization and responsive service.

While preserving the traditions of Chinese drum making, Guyun continues to incorporate modern design concepts, improved materials and precision manufacturing techniques. We are committed to meeting the diverse requirements of performers, orchestras, schools and international customers.

Our Commitment:Stable Quality、Continuous Improvement、Effective Cost Control、Customer Satisfaction.

These principles have always guided the people of Guyun and will remain at the heart of our continued development.

Looking ahead, Guyun will continue to refine its craftsmanship, combine traditional drum-making techniques with modern innovation, and create high-quality Chinese percussion instruments for musicians around the world.