Specifications
- Tuning: D fundamental – 24 overtone strings in d, 5 bass strings in D, 5 fifth strings in A
- Number of strings: 34
- Size: 72×33×11 cm
- Weight: 4.5 kg (including bag)
- Material: cherry wood frame, ash wood soundboard
- Finish: natural hard-wax oil treatment
- Origin: Germany
- Accessories: 5 bridges with major/minor template, 2 santoor sticks, electronic tuner, tuning key, spare strings, monochord scarf, custom water-resistant nylon bag with shoulder and backpack straps
Sound and character
The D-tuned Monolina is the deepest model in the series. Its full bass and powerful vibration create a deep, full, body-felt experience. The 24 overtone strings weave a soft, floating drone, while the bass and fifth strings provide a stable, calming foundation. If you are looking for deep abdominal vibration and a settling sound, the D variant is an ideal choice.
How to use
The arched underside of the monochord nestles against the body, so you can play it directly on yourself or on a client – on the back, chest, abdomen or feet. With the 5 bridges placed in the melodic section you can play major or minor pentatonic melodies, and the two sticks let you produce percussive santoor-style effects.
Why this product
The D tuning offers the deepest, most vibration-rich experience among the standard-size Monolinas. We particularly recommend it for sound massage, deep relaxation and bodywork – the vibration of the long sustaining fundamentals can be clearly felt in the body.
Care tips
- Play with soft, repeating motions across the strings using the back of your hand to build the characteristic overtone-rich carpet of sound.
- The fundamental can be retuned a semitone higher or lower if you prefer.
- Always store the bag in a dry place and avoid direct sunlight.
- Do not over-tighten the strings: if a string snaps, the loose end can cause injury.
- Take care when placing the bridges under the strings: your fingers can get pinched, and the brass pins in the bridges are sharp and pointed.
- The bag's shoulder strap poses a strangulation hazard: do not let children play with it.
About Feeltone
Feeltone is a craft instrument workshop based in Lassan, northern Germany, founded by Ingo Böhme. For more than two decades they have built monochords, sound beds, sound chairs and ceremonial drums for sound bath facilitators, sound massage practitioners, sound artists and meditation practitioners. Every instrument is hand-built from certified sustainably sourced woods and finished with natural treatments such as hard-wax oil.