Introduction
The Premium Monolina Monochord in Jasmin finish, in D tuning, brings together the lightest, brightest face of the range with the deepest available tuning. The fine, lightly grained, silky maple shines like a jasmine flower itself, and this is the only finish where frame, soundboard, back, bridges, round stands and handles are all made of the same maple – melting into one flowing, floating gesture.
The D tuning gives a dense, bass-rich character. Paired with the bright maple, the combination has a special quality: deep yet light, weighty yet floating.
Specifications
- Tuning: D base note (24 overtone strings in d, 5 bass strings in D, 5 fifth strings in A)
- Strings: 34 in total – 24 overtone, 5 bass, 5 fifth strings
- Materials: maple (frame, soundboard, back, bridges, handles, stands)
- Finish: natural hard wax oil
- Origin: Germany, handcrafted
Sound and character
The D-tuned Monolina is the deepest variant of the range: full, bass-rich and strongly vibrating. The single-wood (maple) body produces homogeneous resonances, so the basses do not overpower the overtones – they remain in subtle balance. The result is a deep voice that nonetheless speaks clearly and floatingly.
How to use
The D-tuned Premium Monolina Jasmin is especially well suited to deep, body-oriented sound work and sound massage, where the sense of vibration matters – but you also want to keep a quality of lightness and floating. Held in the lap or on the included small round stands close to the client's body, the bass strings can be felt directly.
Why this product
- A single, fine maple – unified, soft transitions, weightless overall feel
- D tuning: the deepest, most bass-rich Monolina
- Deep yet light, floating character
- 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.
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).