Retail: 153€

The Sansula - a patented invention from HOKEMA - is an innovative further development of the Kalimba (also called Sansa or Mbira), which originated in southern Africa. Kalimbas are lamellophones that are plucked with the thumbs or fingers. In Africa, they are 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. In this way, the sound is audible for much longer than with other sound amplification methods. Supported by the tuning – octaves are close together – a wonderful, soft, overtone-rich sound is produced, which is easily elicited from the instrument.

Factory tuning: G major ( g'' - a' - e'' - d' - c'' - g - d'' - g' - f#'' - h' - a'' )

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