{"product_id":"kalimba-france","title":"Kalimba France","description":"\u003ch2\u003eListen to the soothing sound of the thumb piano\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ucUtHyMDgmw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport French craftsmanship and treat yourself to a 100% handmade kalimba!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTreat yourself to a handcrafted kalimba made in France 🇫🇷\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in a small workshop in \u003cstrong\u003eOccitanie\u003c\/strong\u003e, more specifically in the \u003cstrong\u003eGard\u003c\/strong\u003e area near \u003cstrong\u003eNîmes\u003c\/strong\u003e, this kalimba is the work of Sébastien, a talented cabinetmaker who builds every instrument by hand. Each thumb piano he creates requires hours of skilled work from this passionate woodworker. With this \u003cstrong\u003ekalimba made in France\u003c\/strong\u003e, you’re choosing a one-of-a-kind instrument—an authentic French-made gem.\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\u003eAuthentic okoumé wood from the Congo Basin, sourced from responsibly managed forests and cut by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished with natural plant oil for an exceptional look and feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel tines that deliver rich, resonant vibrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFree gift:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exclusive instruction booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fabric storage bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tuning hammer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cleaning cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo thumb guards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA set of stickers to help you memorise the tines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications of the handmade kalimba designed 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, or notes: 17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonator box: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: okoumé wood body, 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: 260 g (9.2 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nKey: C major\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note that each instrument is unique, so dimensions, weight, and grain patterns may vary slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to explore the exotic sounds of Africa with a thumb piano made from solid camphor wood, choose the \u003ca href=\"__linkproduct1\" title=\"__linkproduct1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGecko K17CAP kalimba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This model also features a beautiful rounded shape for a more comfortable grip. Take a look at all the \u003ca href=\"__linkcollection1\" title=\"__linkcollection1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ekalimbas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e available for sale in our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWood carefully selected for the creation of the instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond woodworking, Sébastien is also a music lover who’s always striving for perfection. After testing and building many kalimbas in different wood species, he ultimately chose okoumé—an exotic wood from the Congo Basin in Africa. Along with its outstanding acoustic qualities for kalimba, okoumé features beautiful grain and striking natural figuring that’s a feast for the eyes. It also comes from a region of Africa where traces of the earliest thumb pianos date back more than 3,000 years. It’s no coincidence that Sébastien selected this wood to craft an exceptional \u003cstrong\u003ekalimba\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupport French craftsmanship by purchasing this thumb piano.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSébastien wasn’t always a cabinetmaker. Just a few years ago, he worked in the automotive mechanics industry before retraining in \u003cstrong\u003ecabinetmaking\u003c\/strong\u003e, his true passion. By choosing this kalimba, you’re directly supporting Sébastien’s mission to grow his craft business and build a sustainable living for himself and his family.\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn instrument that is finally accessible to everyone, no musical training required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s no coincidence that the kalimba is also known as the \u003cstrong\u003efinger piano\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each of the instrument’s steel tines corresponds to one single musical note, just like on a regular piano. That means when you press a tine, you get the note you want—no guesswork. All you have to do is follow simplified sheet music that shows you the order of the keys, and you’ll be playing beautiful melodies right away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instruments du Monde","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":41146653704388,"sku":"Kalimba-France","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":41272123031748,"sku":"Kalimba-France-heart","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9454\/1508\/products\/Kalimba-France.jpg?v=1643564968","url":"https:\/\/instruments-du-monde.com\/en-gb\/products\/kalimba-france","provider":"Instruments du Monde","version":"1.0","type":"link"}