Retail: 153€

The Sansula - a patented invention by HOKEMA - is a new development of the Kalimba (also called Sansa or Mbira), which originated in Southern Africa. Kalimbas are lamellophones played by plucking with the thumbs or fingers. In Africa, they can be found in countless shapes and designs, in which the vibration of the tines is amplified in various ways (e.g., on a soundbox, a hollow body such as a calabash gourd, or simply a piece of solid wood). In the Sansula, the vibration of the tines is first "stored" in a wooden block, which then transfers it to a sound membrane. This way, the sound is audible for much longer than with other methods of sound amplification. Supported by the tuning – octaves are close together – a wonderful, soft, overtone-rich sound is easily produced by the instrument.

Special tuning possible.

Body: Made of solid American cherry
Frame: Made of European beech
Membrane: Made of cellulose
Dimensions: 216 x 166 x 65 mm
Weight: ≈ 435g
Packaging Dimensions: 274 x 213 x 124 mm
Weight including packaging: ≈ 770 g