Beauty and perfection
This exclusive feast for the eyes was created out of a love of beautiful woods and perfection in instrument making. The basic principle and the original shape of the monolina remain the same, but almost everything is done individually. One-off productions naturally take more time than series production. The feeltone riders are made by hand, the stands are individually shaped, the wood is carefully selected, the frame is finely finished and the top is made from special maple wood. All in all, true masterpieces with an outstanding sound.
If you want something special, something masterful, something unique, then you've come to the right place. We can also personalize your instrument with your initials or a logo, a stone or even gold-plated riders. Talk to us about your wishes.
Premium Monolina Monochord "Jasmin" is light, bright, pure The Premium Monolina Monochord Jasmin invites you to carefree dreaming. The frame, sound...
View full detailsPremium Monolina Monochord "Cherry" is simple and elegant The Premium Monolina Monochord Cherry is a particularly simple and elegant instrument, th...
View full detailsPremium Monolina Monochord "Rubin" is red, invigorating, fiery The Premium Monolina Monochord Rubin is a particularly noble and intense instrument....
View full detailsPremium Monolina Monochord "Ebony & Ivory": two-tone wenge and maple wood A two-tone Premium Monolina in dark wenge and light maple wood. The n...
View full detailsPremium Monolina Monochord "Inverse": inverted contrast, an eye-catcher The Premium Monochord Inverse is an attractive eye-catcher thanks to its in...
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I’m loving this kalimba!
However, the highest note does not ring like the rest. And the third to highest note is ever so slightly flat.
But I know I’m going to love her.
A few years ago I became casually interested in the Kalimba because of its simplicity of design and playability. Without experience or a good point of reference I needed to taste a lot of flavors to sort out the choices. For a while, my discards kept the local Goodwill store supplied with inventory.
The feeding frenzy stopped when I discovered Hokema. Build and material quality is professional grade. The tines are not stiff, so you can play at any intensity without stressing a thumb nails. Resonance from the solid wood base and the resulting sustain are simply stunning. Even the high notes sing, unlike the flat 'tapping an aluminum pan' sound from my discards.
I first purchased the B-17, and later the smaller B-17 Mini. Comments above apply to both. There is no problem holding, playing, or carrying around either instrument. The Mini's smaller footprint might be more comfortable for small hands. I just like the smaller package. Because the B-17's wood block is wider, it has more space between the tines. Both instruments appear to use the same tine assembly materials, but the Mini has a shorter cross bar. The Mini's tine spacing is grouped, but they can be adjusted to make the spacing more uniform like the B-17. In that mode, even with the smaller block the tine spacing is noticeably wider than some other Kalimbas I've tried. My thumbs are average width for a 5'8" person and my nails are normally rounded (not pointed), and I have no trouble playing individual notes.
Tablature is available around the net for 17-key Kalimbas (RiffSpot has a nice ebook), so you can play tunes without reading music on both the B-17 and B-17 Mini.
I just took the week-long monochord training with Joule and fell in love with my Monolina. Joule is a fun, engaging and knowledgeable teacher who brings deep reverence to her instruments and the art of playing them. We got to experiment with and experience all the different ways of expressing through our monochords and came away with a proven, complete and beautiful 45-minute session we can now offer. I highly recommend this class.
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.
This set elevates one’s instruments to the next level. Having all these components really sets one up for success and allows room for growth to grow into your sound practice.
The versatility that comes with having the leg extensions allows the player to be comfortable in a variety of ways while playing. The mallets add additional ways to play.
Tuning is a breeze with the template. When not being played or on the go with this monolina, the mats keep everything safe and the backpack makes it so you can take it to the studio or out into nature to play.
I can’t say enough great things about it, it’s a must have in the sound tool kit for sure.
thank you received the Tanpura strings !!!
Waiting for that one Kota string..
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Beautiful and high quality instrument.
Beautiful instruments!
The B17 has a beautiful tone! The cherry wood is beautiful and the structure of the kalimba is exquisitely made. I love it!
This is a sturdy bag, custom made for the B17. It provides excellent protection and a classy look.