Sansula Basic - A Minor - 432Hz - A' C" C' A' A F' E' E" B'

The Sansula belongs to the family of the African Kalimba (or thumbpiano) and can be played just as easily. The instrument, with its patented suspended mounting of the resonating block, is an innovation entirely of Hokema's design. Since its launching in 2001, the Sansula has quickly become a best-seller and found thousands of friends at home and abroad.

The special feature of the Sansula is its unbelievable sound. Whereby the clear and aesthetic design is most appealing. The oval frame of laminated beech wood is fitted with a membrane which, together with the resonating block, produces a prolonged, soft tone. Furthermore, an impressive ‘wah-wah’ effect can be produced by holding the instrument against the body, on the thigh or laying it on a table and then alternately raising and lowering it while playing. The tuning – in a-minor with additional tines pitched at B and F – allows wonderful melodies to be produced almost of their own accord, simply by plucking the tines with the thumbs. As all the notes harmonize with each other, beginners also enjoy immediate success with their instrument.

The instrument is tuned so that it can be played very instinctively and intuitively, without any prior musical knowledge.

Note: because of the delicate cellulose membrane, this Sansula Basic model is not suitable for small children. It is fitted with a cellulose skin which, while possessing excellent acoustic qualities, can easily be damaged by sharp objects or even simply by being dropped (repair is possible - ask us). We offer the Sansula Deluxe and the Sansula Renaissance as a more robust alternative.

• A = 432Hz
• Dimensions: 198 x 155 x 67mm

The Sansula basic is also available on request in other tunings:

• A-major
• Ake Bono (Japanese)
• Hijaz (Arabic)
• A-minor7
• Pygmy (African)