It’s a bass tongue drum with a deep, spacious low-end tone. Crafted using our flagship New Wave technology, where the half-shells are crafted from sheet steel and firmly bonded together.
Its deep, immersive tone comes from the large body size and the multiple overtones on each tongue — you hear not just one note, but a chorus of harmonics.
What is a tongue drum?
A tongue drum or a steel tongue drum is a modern intuitive musical instrument designed for relaxation, creative development, and mindfulness. You can play it without any prior experience, education, or musical skills.
The name Shelton was inspired by the shape of the tongues — they resemble shells. Though some say they look like little paws.
Shelton 10
Relaxation
Meditation
Intuitive Play
Diameter: 47 cm
Acoustic and electro-acoustic versions
Color and scale of your choice
For those who want to fully immerse themselves in the sound and play freely without thinking about the notes.
Both models are easy to learn — the tongues are large, and the steel is highly responsive.
You can start playing right away with the included mallets. Hand playing may take a bit of practice, but our digital booklet will guide you through sound techniques and tips.
Electro-acoustic version
We have developed a system of built-in pickups, which has no analogues, especially for professionals and experiment lovers. You will be able to amplify and record the sound of the instrument in high quality without microphones.
Apply any external special effects: reverberation, echo, or even distortion. Create your own sound. Signal amplification will help the instrument become part of any band and be heard in the last rows.
Connect it to the sound card, mixing console, combo amplifier, pedal, or effects processor with well-known Jack 6.3.
You'll easily figure out how to set everything up and use the equipment with our guide.
It also includes a video review of guitar effects with the tongue drum
We spent a long time perfecting the shape and refining the alloy composition to achieve a new kind of sound. We managed to eliminate the metallic resonance and create a soft, captivating tone. In a blind test, you’d never guess it’s a tongue drum. Instruments like this are often called tongue pans around the world.
We make Sheltons to order in any scale and color. Some exclusive instruments come with percussion pads—this modification can also be ordered.
We’re also developing the Mini Shelton model, and the first experimental versions are already available. It has a 38 cm diameter, a slightly higher scale, and the same warm, enveloping tone in a more compact size.
The sound of Shelton
Please put on your headphones and listen to these examples
Shelton 15 with pads
Hijaz, C#
Shelton 15
E minor
Shelton 10
B minor
A full review of Shelton 15 with percussion pads
SUPER PROTECTION
The special powder coating technology significantly exceeds the standard lacquer coating and prevents from rust. The paint is durable, it’s not easy to scratch it.
Take New Wave 15 outside, play it with children, leave it alone with pets and don’t worry about the instrument’s appearance.
We have reinforced the drum’s edges with strong bordering. It will protect the coating from abrasion and will become a safety cushion if the instrument falls or gets dropped.
When you order a Shelton, you’ll receive:
The version of Shelton you choose
A set of mallets
Notes layout sketch
Electronic booklet with exercises and video lesson
