Paloma large Recon C3
The shrutibox Paloma large C3 Recon enthralls you with a particularly well-balanced, warm, full tone, extra long sustain, unmatched dynamic range and comfortable playability. The unique bamboo look, silk mat surfaces and fine workmanship make this a truly exquisite instrument.
The large frame provides a much larger bellows volume as compared to smaller models, which permits an accurate dosing of air supply. Triple bellows on both sides give it an even bigger bellows volume than the large shrutibox from Monoj Kumar Sardar. In this way, the sound can be kept constant without any effort or prior practice even when up to four notes are played simultaneously. Moreover, the volume can be varied wider and finer than in any other of our shrutiboxes from whispering tender and low to constantly powerful loud. The larger resonating chamber provides for a somewhat fuller overall sound. Despite its larger dimensions and heaviness, Paloma's shrutibox large can still be taken around easily. Only if you have to carry a lot of other stuff and if you are travelling by public transport or by foot, shape and weight might become inconvenient.
Shrutiboxes are tuned to a fixed reference pitch, which can only be changed with significant effort. They can only be played together with instruments tuned to the same pitch. We offer Standard Tuning or 432 Hertz. Please choose what you prefer.
* The international concert pitch of 440 Hertz is the worldwide standard. This tuning is the most versatile and allows you to play with most musicians and instruments from all over the world.
* The lower tuning to 432 hertz is said to be relaxing and healing. It is popular in some spiritual circles, but cannot be used together with instruments tuned to standard pitch.
* Detailed information on tuning here.
Can not be played with Bowring foot pedal.
Sound sample Paloma large C3 Recon
- octave in C major scale
- three-note chord C-E-G
13 chromatically tuned notes from c to c' (C3 to C4 in scientific terms); completely made of recon; surfaces with silk mat varnish; valves and latch made of solid teak wood; valves with leather blockings; bellows made of cardboard with leather valves; return spring for bellows; including sturdy bag with shoulder strap.
Recon is industrially produced by moulding bamboo fibres. In terms of sound and stability it has the same characteristics as natural wood when used in harmoniums and shrutiboxes. The look and feel are also convincing. Using Recon helps to keep prices at bay, to maintain consistent high quality and to protect the environment.
PALOMA is the international brand name for instruments made by Haribhau Vishwanath from Mumbai (formerly Bombay). Haribhau Vishwanath was founded in 1925 as a small repair business and developed into one of the leading Indian harmonium manufacturers in the course of decades. In addition, Haribhau Vishwanath makes shrutiboxes, santoors, swarmandals and some drums. Haribhau Vishwanath is also an active musical instrument trader and supplies us with some rarely demanded instruments where a direct purchase from the manufacturer is not profitable. Thanks to his good infrastructure and long experience with instrument manufacturing, trading and international shipping, Haribhau currently supplies all common harmonium models and many other instruments constantly in a high quality regarding workmanship. In addition, he excels through attractive innovations, like e.g. the harmonium Compactina or a particular silk-mat finish. Haribhau Vishwanath is a partner of India Instruments since 2005. Today the company is run by Ashish Diwane.
This shrutibox model has 13 chromatic notes from c to c' (C3 to C4 in scientific terms). Each of the twelve halftones occurs at least once in this range. To achieve a full sound, an additional fifth or fourth up or down can be played together with each note, offering multiple possibilities of tonics and harmonies.
This shrutibox is tuned in equal temperament to the western concert pitch a - either with 440 Hertz standard or with 432 Hertz. However, shrutiboxes are not digital instruments - room temperature and blowing pressure influence the actual pitch of the sound. This is why the shrutibox can sometimes sound slightly higher or lower. The difference is usually so small that even trained ears will not notice it.
We are happy to fulfill special tuning requests on request for an additional charge.
Measure: 40.5 x 30.5 x 6.5 cm, weight: 3.3 kg
Each instrument is individually hand-crafted and might differ from our description.