James Jones Monochord in C (all solid wood) #2

Description

What is a Monochord?
Initially the monochord was just a single stringed instrument used by Pythagoras to demonstrate the mathematical ratios between musical intervals.  Expanded versions of this concept means you have multiple strings tuned in unison sometimes including the 5th note of the scale and octaves.  The strummed strings are amplified by a sound box made of a quality hard and tone woods.  The instrument provides a meditative environmental sound attractive to music therapists and sound healers.
​How do you play the monochord?
Drag your index finger across the strings towards you from high note to low.  Alternate hands to create an almost continuous sound. Having some fingernail helps but you can use a pick or a bare finger for a softer quieter tone.  You can alter the tonal quality by playing closer to the bridges or starting and finishing in different locations on the string band.
​Construction
My Monochords are all solid wood with quality tone wood for the sound board  with northern Maple pin blocks. The tuning is in C  - C4 (middle C),G3,C3,G2, and C2; 25 strings total.
​Dimensions: 32 1/2" x 9" x 4" body depth
Weight: approx. 7 1/2 lbs
Included with the instrument is an Owner's Sheet giving you the tuning and string gauges, a pick, a small gooseneck tuning wrench and a soft case as shown
Made in the USA personally by James Jones who has been building instruments since 1978.
Guaranteed for 5 years against defects of workmanship or materials.
If you'd like to hear what my Monochord sounds like, visit Soundcloud.  https://soundcloud.com/jamesjonesinstruments/james-jones-monochord-in-c?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing