The classic theremin, with its haunting tones and seemingly mystical playability, has just been taken to a new level with this Matryomin QT, originally made for the Matryomin in Russia.
Created by Japanese thereminist Masami Takeuchi, the QT is a single 8.5″ tall, 4 AAA battery powered matryoshka (no word on where the other nesters got off to, but maybe they’re making sweet music somewhere too) hiding a ptich-only theremin that’s easy to play but difficult to master.
Getting started is easy: just flip the switch on the doll’s backside and position your hands around the doll to coax melodious tones from the speaker hiding under the base. If you’re still unclear on the concept, check out the video of Takeuchi playing “Love Me Tender” below. Know a theremin junky, or someone with a nesting doll yen? You can pick up this one-of-a-kind piece at the Japan Trend Shop for $599.
