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Hokema - Sansula Basic

Original price $132.00 - Original price $132.00
Original price
$132.00
$132.00 - $132.00
Current price $132.00
Collection Color: Aria (A-minor)
  • Amazing sound
  • An impressive 'wah-wah' effect can be produced by holding the instrument against the body or a table top or the back of the sansula softbag which has a special designed resonator material.
  • Suitable for grown ups, delicate membrane
  • add a fitted Kalimba Softbag to protect your Kalimba while on the road.
  • The Tuning A minor with additional tines pitched at B and F., a´, c´´, c´, a´, a, f´, e´, e´´, b´
  • If you are looking for a sturdier model you can chose the Sansula Renaissance or the tunable Sansula Deluxe.
  • add a fitted Kalimba Softbag to protect your Kalimba while on the road. 


Rich Sound with a delicate membrane. For Adults If you are looking for a sturdier model you can chose the Sansula Renaissance or the tunable Sansula Deluxe.

The Sansula belongs to the family of the Kalimba and can be played just as easily. The instrument, with its patented suspended mounting of the resonating block, is an innovation entirely of our own design. Since its launching in 2001, the Sansula has quickly become a bestseller 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 beechwood 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 A minor with additional tines pitched at B and F., a´, c´´, c´, a´, a, f´, e´, e´´, b´
allows even the beginner to create melodies as there is no wrong note, all notes work together harmonically.
size: 7.8 x 6,1 x 2,6 inch

High quality wood : Cherrywood for the Kalimba block and beech wood for the frame

Sansula Bag
  • Bag reinforced with fiberglass
  • Fully padded on the inside



  • with resonator top for the wah-wah effect on the go
  • Adjustable shoulder-strap
  • Protect your sensual perfectly
  • Lightweight and durable

Tunning, Books & Tunning Tools

There is a Book for it:
The Sansula  book covers a total of 14 different tunings and can be used for the Sansula and the B9.

Every tuning contains numerous musical possibilities.

The scope and Dynamic goes from dreamy slow, or bluesy-cool to powerful virtuosic. Genres from Folk , Singer/Songwriter to Celtic Pop and Bluegrass ar covered.

The 18 pieces presented in this book, will give you examples both on how to use the Kalimba to accompany other instruments and to play the Kalimba as the lead melody instrument.

In the audio section of this book, each piece is presented on the CD as a play-along -version in a slow tempo, as well as a recording of a band version in the original tempo played solely by acoustic instruments.

Every notated exercise is available as a MP3 file, on the MP3-CD as well as in the corresponding online-library. Numerous external video and audio examples, linked by QR codes, will give you a deeper insight into the presented material


Watch Videos and Listen to the different tunings and use our Tunning Tool 

We have compiled a couple of videos showing you different tuning flavors and how to tune steps, for your B9 or Sansulas.

The tuning tool has an indention on the top so you can securely place it at the end of the tine. Then it won't slide when you use a hammer to tap the tuning tool and push the tines in or out.
We show you how its done in the videos plus you get to hear the different tuning suggestions. 


Create your own Tuning :

Download our Tuning PDF that will show you the possible notes and position of the different tines. 
 

 

 


Customer Reviews

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Gina L.
Hokema kalimba b17

Wonderful instrument. It’s easy to travel with and well crafted. Customer service is wonderful as well. Very responsive. I am always impressed with the attention to customer service and care of the instruments. This instruments complement my crystal singing bowls and monalina nicely.

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Erin M.
Sansula Basic("basic" feels like it's selling it short!)

The floor model sale price feels too good to be true for such a fabulous instrument. So easy to create varied, beautiful sounds. This is the 3rd instrument I've purchased from WPWT and they're always efficient, friendly and helpful.

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Kevin N.H.
Hokema Sansula Deluxe

Thank you for sending me the Hokema Sansula Deluxe. I am enjoying the unique sound as I relate it to similarly designed instruments in parts of Africa. It creates a beautiful sound world with which you can improvise and expand infinitely. I will be using the small ones for my gatherings. It's a beautiful instrument and as I explore and improvise with it, I'm sure I will find something new that I will want to share with you. - Kevin Nathaniel

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Kanon K.
A GREAT INSTRUMENT

I love my sansulas very much. This instrument has allowed me to explore music. The Deluxe has such great sound! This is a great company to work with!

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john m.
I just love the tones from this li’l instrument…

…i had enjoyed the Sansula app on iPad for several years and finally got around to buying one. What took me so long!?!!? DOH!!
WPWT took excellent care of this customer, quickly fixing a holdiay rush shipping boo-boo.
I love the instrument as well as the vendor.
THANKS!

All about Hokema

Peter and Hugo Hokema | weplaywelltogether

Hokema Kalimbas is now run by the second generation with Peter's son Hugo Hokema at the helm of this family-run business. Today, Hokema has 9 employees has become one of the world's leading manufacturer of beautiful and easy-to-play kalimbas in various models worldwide. 

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