Retail: 230€

The Sansula – a patented invention from HOKEMA – is a new 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 can be found in countless shapes and designs, in which the vibration of the tongue 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). With 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 much longer than with other methods of sound amplification. Supported by the tuning – octaves are close together – a wonderful, soft, overtone-rich sound is produced, which is easy to coax from 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 sturdy natural membrane made of calfskin and a tensioning device. These changes make the instrument even more versatile to use. As a product with components made of natural materials, each Deluxe model we deliver is a unique piece, 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 easily damaging it. Of course, the Sansula Deluxe also requires careful handling, as is customary and appropriate for musical instruments.

Tuning: A minor 432 Hz ( a' - c'' - c' - a' - a - f' - e' - e'' - h' )

Body: Made of solid American cherry wood
Frame: Made of European beech wood
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