Introduction
The Premium Monolina Monochord in Inverse finish, in G tuning, brings the most popular and universal voice 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.
G tuning is deep enough to feel the vibration in the body, and bright enough to let the overtones shimmer crystal-clear.
Specifications
- Tuning: G base note (24 overtone strings in g, 5 bass strings in G, 5 fifth strings in d)
- 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 G-tuned Monolina has a crystal-clear, radiant and open voice. Many find it the most universal choice: neither too low nor too high, fitting most meditative and therapeutic settings. The cherry soundboard gives a velvety, warm character, so the clarity never becomes sharp. The 24 overtone strings build a fine, shimmering overtone cloud around the G base note.
How to use
The G-tuned Premium Monolina Inverse is a universal choice: it suits individual and group sound work, meditation, yoga classes, sound massage and relaxation sessions. Light and portable, it can be held in the lap or placed on the included small round stands close to the body.
Why this product
- Reversed, emphatic contrast – the dark soundboard highlights the playing surface
- G tuning: the most universal, crystal-clear voice
- 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.
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).