Spark Golden Amber: G Golden Gate
G Golden Gate scale gives this steel tongue drum a warm, open, and balanced character. It feels calm but expressive, with notes that flow naturally into peaceful melodies, meditative rhythms, and soft atmospheric improvisation.
- Full 9+1 layout in a 12″ / 30 cm body
- Central bass note (ding) up to E3
- Handcrafted in Ukraine
Delivery: 5 -10 days after dispatch · 30-day returns
U.S. taxes included (DDP) · 3-year warranty
Made to order -- allow up to 2 weeks for processing
DESCRIPTION
Spark Golden Amber -- G Golden Gate scale is a unique full-fledged tongue drum in a compact size.
Built on the full Spark V2 platform:
12” / 30 cm streamlined body with a nine surrounding melodic notes and a central bass note (ding).
Tongues with tuned 21 overtones -- for long sustain and superior crystal clear sound with deep tones.
Inspires intuitive play and perfectly suited for beginners, musicians, and sound lovers.
- Handcrafted in small batches
- Every note is precisely tuned
- Deep sound in a compact form
No musical experience required -- just start and enjoy the sound.
Choose your sound mood -- from calm to dreamy, from exotic to rhythmic.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
- Free worldwide shipping
- Made to order -- production time up to 2 weeks
- Delivery times 5--10 days after dispatch
- 30-day returns & exchanges
- U.S. orders: duties and taxes included (DDP)
- Securely packed and tracked
- 3-year craftsmanship warranty
Read the full Shipping Policy
Read the full Return Policy
Read the full Warranty Policy
Spark Golden Amber -- G Golden Gate scale is a unique full-fledged tongue drum in a compact size.
Built on the full Spark V2 platform:
12” / 30 cm streamlined body with a nine surrounding melodic notes and a central bass note (ding).
Tongues with tuned 21 overtones -- for long sustain and superior crystal clear sound with deep tones.
Inspires intuitive play and perfectly suited for beginners, musicians, and sound lovers.
- Handcrafted in small batches
- Every note is precisely tuned
- Deep sound in a compact form
No musical experience required -- just start and enjoy the sound.
Choose your sound mood -- from calm to dreamy, from exotic to rhythmic.
- Free worldwide shipping
- Made to order -- production time up to 2 weeks
- Delivery times 5--10 days after dispatch
- 30-day returns & exchanges
- U.S. orders: duties and taxes included (DDP)
- Securely packed and tracked
- 3-year craftsmanship warranty
Read the full Shipping Policy
Read the full Return Policy
Read the full Warranty Policy
Hear the Scale
Actual sound -- recorded without effects
G Golden Gate
Without Compromise
Full-fledged performance in a compact size
Spark V2 combines a full 9+1 handpan-style layout, a responsive central bass note and a portable body - bringing expressive range into a form that is easy to play, carry and store.
Explore the Layout
G / B D F# G A C# D E F#
G Golden Gate
Spark uses a handpan-style 9+1 layout, with nine melodic notes arranged around a tuned central bass note. The map shows the exact position of every note in this tuning, making it easy to understand before you start playing.
Finish & Color
Art Finish
Golden Amber
What's Included
Everything you need to start playing is included:
- Spark steel tongue drum
Handmade, tuned, and checked before shipping. - Pair of mallets
For a clear, gentle sound from the first touch. - Carrying bag
For storage, protection, and easier transport. - Instrument passport
Basic information about your instrument and its tuning. - Hand-braided cotton edge
A soft handmade edge detail that adds comfort, protection, and a warmer visual finish.
*included with Art Finish designs only
Open the box and start exploring the sound.
Designed and made by Burning27
Shaped. Tuned. Handcrafted.
Every Spark is made in our workshop in Ukraine.
Each steel body is carefully shaped, and every single tongue is meticulously tuned.
Before shipping, all the notes are checked for balanced response and a coherent sound across the selected scale. Each finish is completed individually, giving every instrument its own visual character.
Useful information about a product
Technical Specification
Steel tongue drum
Spark V2
G Golden Gate
G / B D F# G A C# D E F#
A4 = 440 Hz / 432 Hz option available
Zig-zag 9+1 / 10 notes
12″ / 30 cm
3.15″ / 8 cm
3.3 lb / 1.5 kg
Carbon steel
Golden Amber Art Finish
Hands and mallets
Handmade in Ukraine
Questions about Spark
Product FAQ
Is Spark suitable for beginners?
Yes. Spark is designed for intuitive playing and does not require previous musical experience. The notes within each tuning naturally work together, so beginners can start creating balanced patterns and melodies from the first session.
The included mallets provide the easiest starting point. Hand playing can be added gradually as you become familiar with the instrument’s response.
What makes Spark different from a typical compact tongue drum?
Spark combines a full 9+1 layout with a compact 12-inch / 30 cm body. It includes nine surrounding melodic notes and a separately tuned central bass note, creating a broader and more expressive playing range than simplified compact layouts.
Not just a small drum - a complete instrument, made compact.
Can Spark be played with hands?
Yes. Spark can be played with both hands and the included mallets.
Mallets produce a clear and immediate response, making them the easiest starting point for beginners. Hand playing requires a more precise percussive technique rather than simply touching the surface, but it becomes increasingly natural with practice.
Does the finish affect the sound?
Every Spark is built and tuned to the same model standards, regardless of finish. The selected scale has the greatest influence on the musical character of the instrument.
Art Finish and Studio Finish are primarily visual choices rather than different levels of sound quality, so you can choose the design you prefer without treating one finish as acoustically superior to another.
How to care for the Spark Tongue Drum?
Spark is made from steel and is relatively easy to care for, but it is still a musical instrument and we recommend following simple care steps:
- Keep it dry and avoid extreme temperatures.
- Avoid drops, strong impacts, and excessive playing force.
- Avoid prolonged moisture and aggressive cleaning products.
- Do not use metal sticks or other hard objects that could damage the notes or finish.
- Clean the surface with a soft, dry cloth.
Proper care helps preserve both the tuning and finish over time.
How do I choose the right Scale for me?
Choose the scale whose emotional character and musical atmosphere feel most natural to you. Start by listening rather than analyzing.
Some tunings feel calm and meditative, others bright and warm, while scales such as Akebono, Pygmy, or Saladin offer more distinctive tonal colors.
Listen to the actual sound samples on each product page and compare the character and details. Musical experience is not required -- the right tuning is usually the one whose sound resonates and makes you want to keep listening.
Can your drums be called exclusive and craft?
Usually we make up to 30 instruments per month, therefore, you get not a mass-product, but a unique instrument created with attention to every detail. This is not just a product, it's result of the masters work. By purchasing such an instruments you support new culture. Our purpose is creation of unique art and preserve traditions. Each drum has its own energy, attention to sound and detail. It is a piece of art that you add to your life.
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