{"product_id":"kalimba-fabrique-en-france","title":"French-Crafted Kalimba","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChoose a kalimba made entirely in France 🇫🇷\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an authentic musical instrument, handcrafted by an artisan who truly loves his craft? Don’t want a cheap, mass-produced piece of wood? Then this \u003cstrong\u003ekalimba made entirely in France\u003c\/strong\u003e is made for you! This 17-tine thumb piano is crafted by Sébastien, a talented cabinetmaker who works in his small workshop in the Gard department, halfway between Marseille and Valence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe advantages of this kalimba:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% made in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique instrument crafted by French artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood cut by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished with natural plant-based oil for a beautiful look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel tines for rich, resonant vibrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrust French know-how and treat yourself to this kalimba made entirely in France!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications of the kalimba, entirely made in France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType of instrument: percussion – idiophone – lamellophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of tines\/keys (notes): 17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonator box: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: body made of laminated ash or okoumé wood, high-quality stainless steel tines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 18 × 12 × 1.5 cm (7 × 4.75 × 0.6 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 g (14.1 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: G major (can be tuned to C major)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note that each instrument is unique, so dimensions, weight, and wood grain patterns may vary slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a few more gems of French craftsmanship in store for you. Discover the \u003ca href=\"__linkproduct1\" title=\"__linkproduct1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ekalimba made in France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which has been crafted in a completely different way by the artisan. Alternatively, choose from one of the many \u003ca href=\"__linkcollection1\" title=\"__linkcollection1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ekalimbas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e available in our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShare the love with this thumb piano\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this \u003cstrong\u003ethumb piano\u003c\/strong\u003e model, a heart is cut directly from the wooden body of the instrument. Crafted with care, it’s then attached to one of the kalimba’s bridges, turning it into a real pendant. You can easily detach this heart and use it as you wish, such as to embellish a handbag, a keychain, or even to create a necklace. That makes this instrument a lovely gift for a special occasion, such as an anniversary or \u003cstrong\u003eValentine’s Day\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s sure to be a hit every time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA luxurious wooden instrument from Occitania\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a perfectionist, Sébastien was determined to produce kalimbas of the highest quality. That’s why he decided to use solid laminated ash wood to craft the body of his \u003cstrong\u003einstrument\u003c\/strong\u003e. A noble wood par excellence and very attractive to the eye, ash has a certain aesthetic nobility that makes it a preferred choice for creating luxury furniture, while also offering superb acoustic qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrust a French cabinetmaker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true expert in woodworking and wood transformation, Sébastien offers his craftsmanship in another field he particularly enjoys: music. The fusion of these two passions led him to create this magnificent kalimba. When you purchase this finger piano, you’ll receive a true gem of craftsmanship, made with love and finished to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy to use and suitable for everyone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s no coincidence that the kalimba is known as a thumb piano. Each of the instrument’s steel keys corresponds to a single musical note, just like on a regular piano keyboard. This ensures that when you pluck the keys, you will produce the desired note perfectly, making it hard to hit a wrong note. What’s more, the \u003cstrong\u003embira\u003c\/strong\u003e is a gift that is suitable for both adults and children, who love how easy it is to use and how it allows them to compose and play songs right away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instruments du Monde","offers":[{"title":"Beige","offer_id":41147867594948,"sku":"Kalimba-Fabrique-en-France-beige","price":229.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":41147867627716,"sku":"Kalimba-Fabrique-en-France-brown","price":229.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Natural","offer_id":41272142201028,"sku":"Kalimba-Fabrique-en-France-natural","price":179.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":41147867660484,"sku":"Kalimba-Fabrique-en-France-black","price":229.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9454\/1508\/products\/Kalimba-fabrique-en-France.jpg?v=1769186038","url":"https:\/\/instruments-du-monde.com\/en-ca\/products\/french-crafted-kalimba","provider":"Instruments du Monde","version":"1.0","type":"link"}