Hokema CAL05 - SANSULA STANDARD A MINOR

Name: CAL05 - SANSULA STANDARD A MINOR
Brand: Hokema
SKU: 29622
Price: 100.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.83 (12 reviews)

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Essential Information About the HOKEMA "Sansula" Kalimba

Exceptional resonance: the vibration of the tines is transmitted to a cellulose membrane, offering long sustain and an airy timbre.
Intuitive playing: tuned in A minor across 9 tines, designed for immediate harmonies and fluid melodies.
Compact format: lightweight and portable (198 x 155 x 67 mm, 320 g), easy to take anywhere.
Soft timbre rich in harmonics: ideal for relaxation, improvisation, world/ambient atmospheres, and sound meditation.

CAL05 - SANSULA STANDARD A MINOR

100,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Originating 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.

Who This Instrument Is For

Accessible from the very first steps, the Sansula is suitable for beginners seeking an immediately rewarding melodic instrument. Its refined musicality will also appeal to intermediate and expert players looking for delicate textures for composition, intimate stage settings, music therapy, or sound design. The A minor tuning favors ambient, folk, world, meditative, and cinematic atmospheres.

Features and Innovations

The Sansula features 9 tines tuned in A minor fixed on a wooden block that channels vibrational energy toward a cellulose membrane. 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.

Sound Characteristics

The cellulose membrane stands out for its natural warmth and mellowness, highlighting midrange frequencies and a rounded bass. The extended sustain lets each note float, while the muffled attack limits unwanted noise, ideal for contemplative playing. The tuning-with close octaves-favors fluid arpeggios and harmonics that layer without harshness, offering an enveloping and highly musical sonic signature.

Technical specifications

Number of blades	9	Material	beech
Category	kalimba	Skin type	Fibre, Synthetic
Type	kalimba	Color	Natural

Tuning	A minor (A - C - C - A - A - F - E - E - B)	Membrane	cellulose
Number of tines	9	Body	wooden block (wood species unspecified)
Note arrangement	close octaves for natural harmonies	Dimensions	198 x 155 x 67 mm
Principle	vibration "stored" in a wooden block then transmitted to a membrane	Weight	320 g

Customer reviews

What customers say

Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews

This musical instrument produces a "beautiful sound" that customers describe as "enchanting" and "magical." The quality and tuning are "well-crafted," creating an "exceptional" ambiance. However, customers note it is "quite fragile." The price is high compared to competitors, with no included accessories, though quality justifies the cost.

Review highlights

“Magnificent, enchanting, magical!”
“From the first notes, it immediately creates a magical ambiance!”
“Superb product, excellent quality!”

Based on 12 reviews

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Georges K.10/11/2022

The Sansula has a particular and particularly successful sound that immediately captivates anyone who listens to or plays it. The arrangement of the vibrating blades on two levels can be an asset for some games and a difficulty for others.

To be seen with time. The manufacture and the tuning seem very careful. The price is quite high compared to the competition, especially since there are no accessories included with it, but the quality is there!
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Sabah M.02/07/2014

Very good product! From the first notes, it immediately gives a magical atmosphere!
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A.R20/05/2023

very beautiful sound, knowing that it is very fragile... but it resonates so well!
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MAITE H.13/12/2016

Superb product, excellent quality!
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Thomas M.04/04/2016

magnificent, enchanting, magical!
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Questions frequently asked

What is the tuning of the Hokema Sansula Standard A Minor?

The A minor tuning includes 9 tines: A, C, C, A, A, F, E, E, and B. The close octaves facilitate the formation of natural harmonies and smooth arpeggios.

Is the Sansula suitable for beginners?

Thanks to its 9 tines and their arrangement in close octaves, this model is suitable from the first steps. The A minor tuning allows for coherent melodic sequences without complex technique.

What sound does the cellulose membrane produce?

The cellulose membrane provides a warm sound, with present mids and a rounded bass. The extended sustain and soft attack favor enveloping notes, with little unwanted noise.

What are the dimensions and weight of this Sansula?

With 198 x 155 x 67 mm and a weight of 320 g, this instrument maintains a compact format that facilitates handling.

How does the Sansula’s resonance work?

The vibrations of the tines are first stored in a wooden block, then transmitted to a cellulose membrane. This construction generates even sound diffusion and extended note duration. Slight variations in pressure or position on the playing surface allow nuances in tonal depth.