Ramos Toyo siku zampoña
$490.00 USD
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Ramos Toyo siku zampoña
$490.00 USD
Brand: RAMOS
Tuning: E minor (Mi menor) — 440Hz
About this Ramos Toyo Zampoña
The Toyo is the largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the Andean siku (zampoña) family, with roots stretching back to pre-Columbian altiplano culture. This model by RAMOS is crafted from single-piece bamboo tubes — each pipe cut from one continuous section of natural bamboo — delivering a pure, uninterrupted resonance and a deep, commanding bass tone.
- 🎵 Type: Toyo siku zampoña (two-tier panpipe)
- 🎼 Tuning: E minor (Mi menor) — 440Hz | Longest pipe: B
- 🌿 Material: Natural bamboo (single-piece pipes)
- 🎹 Keys: B, C, D, E, F#, G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, G, A, B, C, D
- 🔢 Number of pipes: 17
- 📏 Length: 140 cm approx. (55.1" approx.)
- ⚖️ Weight: 9,600 g approx.
- 🎒 Case included
Craftsmanship
Each of the 17 pipes is cut from a single, unjointed bamboo tube, preserving the full natural acoustic properties of the cane. This construction produces a richer, more consistent tone compared to composite-pipe instruments — ideal for folk performance, recording, and serious study of Andean music.