The Xenith Expanse
Expanded range. Expanded expression. For those ready to move beyond the circle.
The Expanse is built for players who have outgrown the standard layout.
Extended low-end
Expanded upper register
Greater melodic freedom
The Xenith Expanse brings Xenith into the modern era.
With expanded scales, alternative layouts, and integrated bottom notes, these instruments are designed to push boundaries and unlock greater melodic range.
Notes shown in brackets [like this] indicate bottom notes.
All layouts are presented from low to high.
The Xenith Expanse
- 53cm Diameter (industry standard)
- Stainless Steel
- Apex central dome (outie)
- Helmholtz resonance tuned to F2
- Port: May or may not be tuned depending on the high notes on the top shell
- Finished metal rim
- Soft Backpack Case
Expectations:
- Price Range: $3,850-4,100usd + shipping
- You are paying for an instrument that I will build in the coming weeks/months.
- Estimated Wait Time - 2-3 months
- I only accept payment in full.
- Any and all import taxes or VAT are the responsibility of the buyer
- International buyers, I’d recommend learning about your countries VAT and customs import fees.
F Low Pygmy 16
Read about the development of Pygmy Across the Decades.
F Low Pygmy 12+4:
[C#3] [D#3] F3 | G3 Ab3 [Bb3] C4 [Db4] Eb4 F4 G4 Ab4 C5 Eb5 F5 G5
A hypnotic and highly playable expanded layout.
The Pygmy remains one of the most intuitive scales—here, given more room to breathe.
Best for: Flow, accessibility, and immersive playing
