Retail: 230€

The Sansula - a patented invention from HOKEMA - is a novel further development of the Kalimba (also called Sansa or Mbira), which originated in southern Africa. Kalimbas are tongue instruments that are plucked with the thumbs or fingers. In Africa, they can be found in countless shapes and designs, in which the vibration of the tongue is amplified in various ways (e.g., on a resonance box, a hollow body such as a calabash gourd, or simply a piece of solid wood). In the Sansula, the vibration of the tongue is first 'stored' in a wooden block, which then transfers it to a sound membrane. In this way, the sound is audible for a much longer time than with other methods of sound amplification. Supported by the tuning – octaves are close together – a wonderful, soft, overtone-rich sound is created that is easily produced by the instrument.
The Sansula Deluxe is a further development of our Sansula basic model. At the request of many customers, we have equipped it with a robust natural membrane made of calfskin and a tensioning device. These changes make handling the instrument even more versatile. As a product with components made of natural materials, each Deluxe model we deliver is unique, characterized by an even fuller and warmer sound, as well as its robustness. While the Sansula basic model is too delicate for use by smaller children, the Sansula Deluxe can now also be used in kindergartens and music schools without fear of easy damage. Of course, the Sansula Deluxe also requires careful handling, as is customary and appropriate for musical instruments.

Special tuning possible.

Body: Made of solid American cherry
Frame: Made of European beech
Membrane: Made of calfskin
Dimensions: 198 x 155 x 67 mm
Weight: ≈ 415 g
Packaging dimensions: 270 x 213 x 79 mm
Weight including packaging: ≈ 675 g