{"product_id":"crystal-merkaba","title":"10\" Clear Quartz Crystal Merkaba Sound Star","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing, a 10\" Crystal Star that sings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe form is the merkaba, or \"star tetrahedron,\" built from two interlocking ten-inch pyramids with beams of equal ten-inch length, a piece of sacred geometry that has carried meaning across many traditions as a symbol of the union of opposites, spirit and matter, ascending and descending energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen played it releasing a high, shimmering tone that swirls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA visually striking instrument. Upper register, with range. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe merkaba rings a small living chord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts many glass arms meet at points and vibrate together, producing a bright dominant tone in the high register layered with closely related partials that beat gently against one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is almost a vocal wash of sound that feels three-dimensional. A surround sound effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Instrument Itself\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach merkaba is formed from clear quartz glass tubing, with every arm shaped and fused by hand so the eight points of the star meet cleanly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeld up in brightness, it refracts light.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe star is played with the included frosted quartz striker, run around the arms or struck to set it ringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow You Might Use It \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts high, swirling register will float above the sounds of your 2nd, 3rd and 4th octave crystal and bronze singing bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a sense of spaciousness and ascension at the peak of a journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's texture is three-dimensional rather than a single clean pitch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd play it over a sustained bowl drone, or at clear transition points. I'd use it while walking around during the session. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's aesthetic value in it sitting alone, it shines as a spectacular piece of art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForm: Merkaba star tetrahedron (two interlocking 10\" pyramids)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Approx. 7.9\" x 7.9\" x 8.7\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeam length: 10\" per beam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: Approx. 1.5 lbsMaterial: Hand-formed clear quartz glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes: Crystal merkaba, frosted quartz striker, decorative beaded tassel, protective drawstring sleeve, and padded carry case with shoulder strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips next day during the week!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor now, these are going to be shipped to you directly from our facility in China as we've just completed development, and we're offering a $100 discount of each set for buying early. They will be landing in the United States later this year if you'd prefer to wait for the final release. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Ohm Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52634587660575,"sku":"crystal-merkaba","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1859\/9867\/files\/10_merkaba2.jpg?v=1782336382","url":"https:\/\/www.theohmstore.co\/products\/crystal-merkaba","provider":"The Ohm Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}