Q: Are all your instruments affected by new tariffs?
No, only our monochords are currently impacted. Kalimbas, Koshi & Zaphir Chimes, and Zenko Elementals are not affected—for now, they ship as usual.
Q: Why is there a surcharge at checkout for monochords?
Rather than raising prices across the board, we’ve chosen to add a tariff-related surcharge at checkout—this helps us cover only the necessary costs while absorbing what we can as a small business.
Q: Can I avoid the full surcharge?
Yes! If you're flexible on timing, choose Standard Delivery (2–3 weeks) and we’ll ship from our next warehouse order, which helps reduce tariff and shipping fees.
Q: What if I need my monochord fast?
We can ship directly from Germany with Express Delivery (1–2 weeks). In that case, the full surcharge applies to cover direct costs.
Q: Will other instruments be affected later?
Possibly. We’ll keep you informed if tariffs expand. For now, our current stock of non-monochord instruments is unaffected—but restocks might be subject to changes.
Q: What about the Hokema Kalimbas?
We currently have a 3–4 month supply of Hokema Kalimbas and will maintain current pricing during that time. Once restocking is needed, pricing may be adjusted depending on the tariff situation and euro/dollar exchange rate.
