Thomann Tongue Drum 6" Lotus B

I bought this 6" Lotus B tongue drum as a surprise gift for my mom and she absolutely loves it. For the price it's incredible quality and really thoughtful design.
First impression: it's super cute and compact (only 6 inches diameter), very light, easy to hold or place on a table/lap. The matte finish looks elegant and the lotus engraving gives it a nice zen/meditative vibe – my mom said it feels peaceful just looking at it.
Sound-wise: tuned in B major pentatonic scale, very calming and melodic. The notes are clear, resonant and surprisingly full for such a small drum. No metallic clang – it's soft, warm and relaxing, perfect for meditation, yoga, background ambiance or just playing around when you want to unwind. My mom (who has zero musical experience) picked it up and within minutes was creating nice little melodies – it's that intuitive and forgiving.
Build quality feels solid: good steel, clean welds, no sharp edges, comes with a pair of mallets and a nice carry bag. The included mallets are soft enough not to damage the surface.
Only tiny downside: the bag is basic (thin fabric), but for home use it's fine. If you travel a lot with it, maybe get a padded case later.
Overall: 5/5 stars. If you're looking for a meaningful, affordable gift for someone who loves relaxing sounds, mindfulness or just wants a beautiful object that also makes music – this is perfect. My mom smiles every time she plays it. Highly recommended!
Thank you Thomann for fast delivery and safe packaging.

I geberally love Thomann products, but this item’s general and sound quality is similar to one that I have bought from a chinese online shop that’s known for not-high-quality products. I was extremely disappointed, so I gave it to a child as present to play with it. The sound quality is terrible. Some of the tones’ frequencies are not 100% correct. Some have a clear sound, some have a sound that has unrelated frequencies in it. Disturbing for an absolute ear.