Specifications
- Type: Premium Monolina MO-34 with 34 strings
- Tuning: C — 24 overtone strings in c, 5 bass strings in c, 5 fifth strings in g
- Size: 72 × 33 × 11 cm
- Weight: approx. 2.7 kg (instrument); 4.5 kg (packed, with accessories)
- Material: American cherry wood (Prunus serotina)
- Finish: natural hard wax oil
- Origin: Germany
- Accessories: carry bag, 5 bridges, pentatonic major and minor template, tuner, tuning key, replacement strings, monochord scarf, 2 santoor and 2 felt mallets
Sound and character
The C tuning is the highest and brightest voice in the Monolina family. Overtone-rich, radiant, with a distinctly major character. Because of the higher register, it creates a bright, light atmosphere with an uplifting and opening effect — supporting creativity and clarity.
How to use
The C-tuned Monolina is particularly well suited to:
- Morning meditations where lightness and openness matter.
- Creative classes and art therapy sessions.
- Working with children and sensitive audiences where deep, massive bass is not desirable.
- Christmas, festive or light-themed ceremonies.
Why this product
If you love bright, uplifting moods, or wish for the instrument to open a light, airy space, the C tuning is an excellent choice. The Cherry-wood body lends a warm wooden character to the bright sound, so it never becomes thin or sharp. It is also a great choice as a second Monolina — particularly paired with a D or F.
Care tips
- Try the major pentatonic template on the melody section — this tuning brings it out beautifully.
- Play short and lively to let the overtones shine.
- Place it next to a singing bowl or bells to complete the brightness.
- After use, store the instrument in the carry bag and protect it from dust.
About Feeltone
Feeltone is a craft instrument workshop based in Lassan, northern Germany, founded by Ingo Böhme. For more than two decades they have been building monochords, sound beds, sound chairs and ceremonial drums for therapists, sound artists and meditation practitioners. Every instrument is hand-built from certified sustainable woods and finished with natural treatments (hard wax oil).