Custom made Master class Sound Bed / Monochord Table, KellyM.

Custom made Master Sound Bed Custom made Sound Vibrational Bed, Master Class (signed quote Q179KM, May28, 2026)             $21,500

• Dimensions 82+” x 32” Weight rating max. 350 lbs, height 25.5”
• Rectangular vaulted frame, flat top deck, slightly arched bottom sound deck, pins underneath the frame (in the saddle), tuning pegs at opposite short end frame side
• Stand with crossed curved legs, central cross barMonochord w/56 strings: 28x C#3, 10xG#2, 10xC#2, 4xG#1, 4xC#1; Tanpura upfront w/ 4 strings: 1x C#2, 2x C#3, 1x G#2, arranged in arm reach of 26+"
• Cross-over string arrangement for bass & contra-bass strings, bringing C# to the left, G# to the right hand.
• Body made from finest instrument woods with semi- or full gloss finish (TBD). Frame made from highly figured Granadillo, Top deck from Hard Maple, Sound deck from Sitka spruce pine grade AA, Saddles and bridges from Granadillo or others, Stand made from Hard Maple
• 4 round sound holes, 2 on each long frame side, with inlaid laser cut/engraved rosettes, motif according to emailed picture  +$500.00
• Overtone markers (small 6-pointed star) on players long frame side (laser engraved)
• 2 laser engraved customer logo and/or name on each long frame side, TBD, +$100 to +$200 depending on complexity --> FIX to $150.00
• ACCESSORIES:
• Full set of replacement strings (for Monochord + Tanpura): Monochord: all 56 strings plus Tanpura: all 4 strings   +$975.00
• Professional chromatic tuner with octave/note display + tone generator + playback   +$100.00
• Clip on microphone for chromatic tuner  +$25.00
  
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• Sub-Total 1:                                                       $23,250.00
• Discount for cash (check, bank transfer) payment:   -2.5% on the subtotal 1: -$581.25
• SUB-TOTAL 2:                                             $22,668.75
• 6% ID sales ax at pick up in Sagle                      $1,360.13
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• TOTAL:                                                             $24,028.88

The Monochord Bed is picked up in person at our Luthier's workshop in North Idaho after it is completed. We are required by law to charge a (currently) 6% ID sales tax on the sub-total.

At this time a 3-day advanced class is booked, introducing into this instrument incl. playing techniques, tuning, replacing strings, care and important tips for use. Tuition: $675.00 (CC pay) or $658.00 (cash); invoiced separately!

Chosen 2-pay plan:
1. First/down payment of 65% of subtotal 2 (w/o tax) to place the order in cash: $14,735.00
2. Final second payment of remaining balance plus ID sales tax due at pick up in cash: $9,293.88 ($7,933.75 + $1,360.13)
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TOTAL: $24,028.88 with tax

Custom instruments are not returnable and all the payments are not refundable; the order is final. Accepted payment methods are common credit cards.

Start of construction is scheduled for later Fall 2026, building time: 12-16 weeks