{"product_id":"hokema-sansula-standard-la-mineur-29622","title":"CAL05 - SANSULA STANDARD A MINOR","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003eOriginating from the family of Southern African kalimbas, the \"Sansula\" is a patented invention by HOKEMA that modernizes the traditional idiophone. Its unique principle-a wooden block that \"stores\" vibration before channeling it to a membrane-positions it as a contemporary alternative to kalimbas mounted on solid boxes or gourds, with noticeably increased projection and note duration.\u003ch3\u003eWho This Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003eAccessible from the very first steps, the Sansula is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003ebeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking an immediately rewarding melodic instrument. Its refined musicality will also appeal to \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate and expert\u003c\/strong\u003e players looking for delicate textures for composition, intimate stage settings, music therapy, or sound design. The A minor tuning favors \u003cstrong\u003eambient\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efolk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eworld\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emeditative\u003c\/strong\u003e, and cinematic atmospheres.\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003eThe Sansula features 9 tines tuned in A minor fixed on a wooden block that channels vibrational energy toward a \u003cstrong\u003ecellulose membrane\u003c\/strong\u003e. This design generates broad sustain, a soft attack, and even diffusion. The compact geometry improves grip and allows for expressive nuances (slight variations in pressure and position on the playing surface) to enrich dynamics and sonic depth without unnecessary technical effort.\u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003eThe cellulose membrane stands out for its natural \u003cstrong\u003ewarmth\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emellowness\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting midrange frequencies and a rounded bass. The \u003cstrong\u003eextended sustain\u003c\/strong\u003e lets each note float, while the muffled attack limits unwanted noise, ideal for contemplative playing. The tuning-with close octaves-favors fluid arpeggios and \u003cstrong\u003eharmonics\u003c\/strong\u003e that layer without harshness, offering an enveloping and highly musical sonic signature.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of blades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ekalimba\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ekalimba\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ebeech\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eFibre, Synthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eA minor (A - C - C - A - A - F - E - E - B)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of tines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote arrangement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eclose octaves for natural harmonies\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinciple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003evibration \u0026quot;stored\u0026quot; in a wooden block then transmitted to a membrane\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembrane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ecellulose\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ewooden block (wood species unspecified)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e198 x 155 x 67 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e320 g\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hokema","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54358493528339,"sku":"29622","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/7ad7f40c289ab7151013726636b6d03cb5bae38d_HOKEMA_SANSULA_KALIMBA.jpg?v=1787590984","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/hokema-cal05-sansula-standard-a-minor-29622","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}