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 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 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 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 easy to elicit from the instrument.
The Sansula Deluxe is a further development of our basic Sansula 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 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 basic Sansula 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.

Factory tuning: A minor ( a' - c'' - c' - a' - a - f' - e' - e'' - h' )

An Allen (hexagonal) wrench for tensioning the membrane is included.

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 incl. packaging: ≈ 675 g