Introduction
The Premium Monolina Monochord in Inverse finish, in C tuning, is the major-key, bright variant of the Monolina range with a refined visual twist. The dark cherry soundboard adds depth and warmth, the ash frame brings lightness and shimmer, and the matching birch stands keep a fine, light contrast.
The C tuning is especially overtone-rich, bright and major in character – often chosen when the goal of a session is to open up and lift.
Specifications
- Tuning: C base note (24 overtone strings in c, 5 bass strings in c, 5 fifth strings in g)
- Strings: 34 in total – 24 overtone, 5 bass, 5 fifth strings
- Materials: ash frame; cherry soundboard, back, bridges and handles; birch stands
- Finish: natural hard wax oil
- Origin: Germany, handcrafted
Sound and character
The C-tuned Monolina has a bright, radiant and clearly major character. The overtones speak especially richly, giving the sound an opening, uplifting quality. The cherry soundboard gives a velvety, warm character, so the brightness never becomes sharp. The bass and fifth strings provide a fine carrier layer beneath the overtone cloud.
How to use
The C-tuned Premium Monolina Inverse is an excellent choice when you want bright, lifting sound work. It suits group meditations, yoga classes, sound massage and therapy sessions where the goal is to open up and strengthen inner resources. Light and portable, it works well in the lap or on the included small round stands close to the body.
Why this product
- Reversed, emphatic contrast – the dark soundboard highlights the playing surface
- C tuning: overtone-rich, major character, bright and uplifting
- Cherry-ash-birch combination: warm, rounded, shimmering sound
- Complete accessory kit: 5 bridges, pentatonic major/minor templates, tuner, tuning key, spare strings, monochord scarf
- Hand-built in Germany with natural finishes
Care tips
The monochord sounds its best in a quiet, calm space. Check the tuning regularly with the included tuner. Alternate the two santoor mallets and two felt mallets to draw out different characters: the felt mallets give a soft, cushioned resonance, the santoor mallets a brighter, bell-like sound. Plucking with your fingers brings a closer, more intimate voice.
About Feeltone
Feeltone is a craft instrument workshop 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 therapists, sound artists and meditation practitioners. Every instrument is hand-built from certified sustainably sourced wood and finished with natural treatments (hard wax oil).