RAV Vast B Celtic Minor Steel Tongue Drum
Overview
The RAV Vast B Celtic Minor is a handcrafted steel tongue drum from Russia that has earned a devoted following among musicians and sound healers for its extraordinarily rich, sustaining tone and haunting melodic character. The RAV Vast is constructed from two layers of specially treated steel that are shaped and tuned by hand, creating a unique acoustic chamber that produces tones with remarkable sustain and harmonic complexity. The B Celtic Minor scale produces a mystical, atmospheric quality that evokes Celtic and Middle Eastern musical traditions, making it ideal for meditation, yoga accompaniment, and ambient music performance. Each tongue is precisely tuned to produce a fundamental note along with clearly audible overtones that create a natural reverb-like effect. The instrument can be played with hands, fingers, or soft mallets, responding to even the lightest touch with a warm, singing tone. The heavy-gauge steel construction ensures exceptional durability and tuning stability over years of regular playing. The matte finish prevents glare and provides a comfortable playing surface. The RAV Vast is ideal for sound therapists, meditation practitioners, ambient musicians, and anyone seeking a deeply resonant, meditative instrument. The relatively heavy weight of approximately twelve pounds makes it less portable than lighter tongue drums, and the premium price reflects the intensive handcrafting process.
Steel Tongue Drums
Handcrafted Russian steel tongue drum in B Celtic Minor tuning with extraordinary sustain and haunting atmospheric tone, prized by sound healers and ambient musicians.
Instrument Details
$750
Intermediate
Brand
RAV Vast
Type
Steel Tongue Drum
Made In
Russia
Year
2013
