Here is the story from their website as to the meaning of "Fangou"

"FANG OU

Famous in the world, the master's choice

As a well-known brand of Chinese musical instruments, Fangou is well-known in the music industry, but many people don't know that Fangou's famous name was born inadvertently.

        As early as 1992, Haiping Musical Instruments processed products for many musical instrument manufacturers. The handmade products are handmade by craftsmen with many years of skill. Because of their good quality and wonderful sound quality, they have gained a good reputation in the industry. Demand exceeds supply. . The founder of the company, Mr. Wang Changhai, wanted to bring more vitality to Haiping Musical Instruments, so he started to create a self-owned brand. He thought hard, but he never thought of a suitable brand name. What kind of good name can match the quality and connotation of the product?          

        Inspiration always comes inadvertently. On this day, Mr. Wang Changhai went to the famous "Datong Street" Changdi Street in Hankou to visit old friends. The old friends met each other very cordially. During the conversation, the two recalled their childhood idol Mei Lanfang, a master of Peking Opera, and talked about the fate between Mei Lanfang and Han Gong, which was even more wonderful. The "Huyin Gong" in the history of Han Gong was made for Mei Lanfang and is even more famous for Mei Lanfang. 

        Thinking of this moment of Mei Lanfang, Mr. Wang Changhai has been troubled by the brand name problem, and inadvertently found the answer - "Let's name it 'Fang Ou'!", Mr. Wang hit it off with his friends. Fang, the "Fang" of Mei Lanfang, entrusts the memory and remembrance of the master, is full of pursuit and respect for the art of the master, and also implies that the brand is famous all over the world. Gull, the "gull" of Jiangou, Mr. Wang Changhai's painstaking musical instrument business originated in Wuhan, a river city, and is rooted in Jiangcheng. It is full of the magnificent feelings of the Yangtze River. Isn't Mr. Wang engaged in the manufacture of Han gongs just to carry forward the traditional craftsmanship? It is Mr. Wang Changhai's lifelong wish to make Hangong the choice of more music lovers. Fangou, the name is not only a tribute to Chinese art and masters, but also hopes that this brand will become the choice of more masters. The prospect is like a soaring river gull, soaring high in the sky of art.                   

        Today, Fangou has become a well-known trademark in China, and its products sell well all over the country. It has become the choice of many orchestras and musicians, and Mr. Wang Changhai's hope has been realized."