Custom made Master KoTaMo, Zeljko M.

Custom made Master KoTaMo as per quote Q143ZM, size approx. 63" x 15.5+" :             $ 6,400.00

• Rectangular frame 160cm x 40cm
• Both sound decks, saddles and all bridges slightly arched for superior sound quality
• Sound decks from Sitka Spruce pine, highest grade AAA
• Frame made from rare exotic black-brown Katalox core wood, bridges and saddles from similar hardwood (Katalox or Ebony)
• 3 pair of steam bend legs from Ash, 1x short for playing at the ground, 1x medium for sitting on a piano bench, 1x high for playing standing *)
• F-shaped sound holes (one in the center of each long side)
• Upgraded Koto over 3 octaves with 22 strings & bridges tuned to a Persian scale based on B / Solar Plexus Chakra: B1 - C2 - Eb2 - E2 - F#2 - G2 - Bb2 - B2 - .... - B4                      + $200.00
• Tanpura with bridge and 4 strings: 1xB1, 2xB2, 1xF#2
• 38 Monochord strings (22x B2 + 8x bass fifth F#2 (Jupiter) + 8x bass B1)
• Overtone markers to both sides on the monochord deck
• Big replacement string set for monochord, tanpura & koto    + $325.00
• Professional chromatic tuner with a clip-on microphone      + $95.00
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  Total:   $7,020.00

*): Length of medium + long legs to be defined before the instruments start of building

At the planned pick up of the instrument at our Luthier workshop in Sagle, Idaho, a  6% Idaho sales tax of the total ($421.20) will be added to the balance due.

An optional hands-on introduction class into the KoTaMo is offered and can be combined with the pickup. Tuition for a private 2-day class is $400.00, for a 3-day course is $575.00.

Start of construction is approximately late Fall, early Winter 2021, building time: 8 weeks

Payment terms:

• Down payment of 60% of the total, $4,212.00 now to place your order, to cover pre-ordered materials, pre-designs and preparation work for the instrument. This down payment locks-in your spot in late Fall/early Winter 2021 on the waiting list and is nonrefundable.
• The balance of $$2,808.00 plus 6% ID sales tax on the total ($421.20) will be due and payable when the KoTaMo is completed and being picked up.
• Custom instruments are not returnable and not refundable; the order is final.
• Upon request we can offer a free of charge storage of the finished instrument for a later pickup until end of March 2022.