KotoMonoPura

[pbonney]

How long did it take you to build this instrument? I have to say that it sounds awesome. And what kind of wood and finish did you use to achieve that sound?

[soundslikemeagain]

@pbonney Don't know the hours but it must have been about 100. I used various fine woods in the build and triplex for the surfaces as it doesn't split as with traditional instruments made with full wood surfaces. Thanks for the nice comments.

[Puredan1]

How much is it if i want one? It's so beautiful!!

[Puredan1]

How much is it if i want one?

[123poan123]

Would you ever consider sending me your plans for how you made this or any advice, i would love to make one myself! Peace and great job.

[oneUNITED7SS]

I WANNA BUY IT.

[soundslikemeagain]

@oneUNITED7SS So what's stopping you ;-)

[oneUNITED7SS]

@soundslikemeagain Your lack of a price. Haha.

[Gabbroboccia]

Really beautiful sounding instrument.

Just a couple of questions if thats ok.

Are the string of the mono cord side the continuation of strings from the koto tampura side or a seperate set of strings?

And do you get resonance (if that's the right word) playing through the monocord strings whist you are playing the koto side and vice versa or are they dampend is some way?

Not that im asking you to give away your trade secrets. Im curious. :)

[impressiveimpression]

Looks like a new project

[soundslikemeagain]

@impressiveimpression

New project For you ?

[impressiveimpression]

@soundslikemeagain yes, I've been repairing sitars, zithers, tamburas,concertinas,sarangis,­kotos, blah, blah, etc., etc.... I like what you've put together... have you thought of sliding a thread under the tambura strings to get that buzz going?

[impressiveimpression]

@soundslikemeagain yes, I've been repairing sitars, zithers, tamburas,concertinas,sarangis,­kotos, blah, blah, etc., etc.... I like what you've put together... have you thought of sliding a thread under the tambura strings to get that buzz going?

[Coui0112358]

very cool...but why all the strings on the other side are tuned the same? in this way it can t work as sympathetic strings

[soundslikemeagain]

@Coui0112358 Thanks for the nice comment ;-)

And the tuning ? because they are tuned to match another instrument. But you are right, if they are tuned empathetical they 'bloom" when outer strings are played. The way I have it tuned at the moment the string on the Tampura sympathise with the Monochord giving a delayed "twang" when played.

[Babaziba]

I have a feeling the old axiom "If a price isn't mentioned it's too expensive" applies. Very nice tho, inventive design to say the least.

[robmill54]

do you have a web site were you sell this?

[soundslikemeagain]

@robmill54 No web site, just send me a personal message for more info.

[discharge666]

Wow, I like all three sounds! You make and sell these? How much does one of these cost? Just curious

[imagineye]

Dude, this is wicked cool! LOVE IT!!!! Glad you were able to track the strings down. ;)

[in2nation]

awesome - bringing it to hangout? :O)

[mezcal1111]

amazing! I've build a Aeolian harp, which was much simpler than this and I can imagine how much work is behind such an instrument.

beautiful, well done!

[NimaSun]

Sounds insane 0_o

[makahuro]

ah! really nice:D would love to have one myself:P

but i don't think i have the skills nor time to make one...

[soundslikemeagain]

Thanks, was quite a project ;)

[SirMetaKnight6]

strings look invisible

[soundslikemeagain]

Yeh, it's magic ;)

[ModNF]

holy crap, that's cool. You could probably record some cool ambient tracks with that

[Kaffeebaum]

I LOVE the monochord, though, as the name says, its just one chord, the sound is incredible!

[paochinchiu]

Wooooow. So admire! Home made.

[addict2overtone]

beautiful and rich overtone!

[soundslikemeagain]

Nice you like, better vid than the first one ;)

[ToobaRob]

Awesome

[soundslikemeagain]

Thanks for the nice comment :)