The Sansula - a patented invention from HOKEMA - is a new development of the Kalimba (also called Sansa or Mbira), which has its origins in southern Africa. Kalimbas are reed 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). With the Sansula, the vibration of the tongue is first "stored" in a block of wood, which then transfers it to a sound membrane. In this way, the sound can be heard 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 created, which can be easily coaxed 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 stable 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 unique and is characterized by an even fuller and warmer sound, as well as its robustness. While the Sansula basic model is too sensitive for use by small children, the Sansula Deluxe can now also be used in kindergartens and music schools without having to worry about it being damaged too easily. Of course, the Sansula Deluxe also requires careful handling, as is usual and appropriate for musical instruments.

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

Body: 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