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Listen to the sounds you can make with a kalimba
Record your progress and share it with friends—treat yourself to this kalimba with a 1/4 in (6.35 mm) jack today!
A kalimba with a jack plug to share your performances
Equipped with a 1/4 in (6.35 mm) output jack, this kalimba lets you record the melodies you play or connect the instrument to an amplifier so a wider audience can enjoy your performance. The jack is wired to a piezo pickup mounted inside the kalimba’s resonator box to capture the sound as accurately as possible. This kalimba with jack plug is ideal for anyone who wants to increase the instrument’s volume. Its refined craftsmanship and high-quality steel tines deliver a pure, crystal-clear tone, brought to life even more through the jack connection. Easy to carry and easy to play, it sparks creativity and reignites your love of music. Set off on a limitless sound journey—get your kalimba with jack today for an unmatched musical experience.
Free gift:
A jack cable
An exclusive instruction booklet
A fabric storage bag
A tuning hammer
A cleaning cloth
Two thumb guards
A set of stickers to help you remember the notes
Technical specifications of the kalimba with jack plug
Type of instrument: percussion – idiophone – lamellophone
Number of tines, keys, or notes: 17
Sound box: yes
Materials: solid acacia wood body, steel tines
Key: C major
Dimensions: 18 × 13.8 × 3.5 cm
Jack plug: 1/4 in (6.35 mm)
If you ultimately prefer an instrument without a jack, that’s no problem. Come and see our kalimba, mbira or sanza. Different names, but they all refer to the same instrument that will win you over with its beautiful sound. If you don’t like this model, you can always check out our other kalimbas for sale.
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Legal warranty: when you order from the French company Instruments du Monde, you’re covered by a 2-year statutory warranty on all our items.
Returns and exchanges: not satisfied with your order? Not sure if this product is right for you? We’ve got you covered! Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery, and you don’t need to provide a reason. Shop with peace of mind.
Free delivery: if you live in Ireland, delivery is free.
Dispatch time: ships within 48 business hours.
Delivery time: orders are delivered to Ireland within 3–14 business days. This time frame may be extended to 30 days for other countries.
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