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Listen to a few notes played on this mahogany kalimba
Enjoy all the acoustic benefits of mahogany by purchasing this kalimba!
Choose a mahogany wood kalimba
Take a moment to learn more about this mahogany kalimba, a handcrafted creation where premium quality meets natural beauty. Made from carefully selected mahogany, this instrument delivers a warm sound and a timeless look. Want to elevate your musical experience with a rich timbre and an authentic feel? The mahogany kalimba is made for you. Mahogany isnât a single tree species but a broad group of over 250 tropical trees in the Meliaceae family, known for hues ranging from reddish and pinkish to auburn. Highly valued in fine furniture (tables and cabinetry) and in musical instrument making for its excellent acoustic properties, itâs a favorite among luthiers. This solid mahogany kalimba with a resonator box is a perfect choice, letting you clearly hear every nuance as you play.
Free gifts:
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 tines
Technical specifications of the mahogany kalimba
Type of instrument: percussion â idiophone â lamellophone
Number of tines, keys, or notes: 17
Resonator box: yes
Materials: solid mahogany body, steel tines
Dimensions: 7 Ă 5 Ă 1.18 in (18 Ă 13 Ă 3 cm)
Key: C major
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Master the kalimba: a musical instrument within everyone's reach
The kalimba, often called the thumb piano, is a musical treasure accessible to everyone, even the most inexperienced. Its simple and intuitive structure makes it easy to learn. Each carefully tuned steel tine produces a clear, melodious note. You don't need any prior knowledge of music theory to start playing. What's more, many kalimba kits include stickers and instruction booklets to help you learn. Whether youâre a young learner or an adult looking to escape into music, the kalimba is the perfect place to start. Its small size makes it highly portable, so you can play wherever you are. Let yourself be charmed by the kalimba and begin your musical journey today.
Legal conformity guarantee: When you order from the French company Instruments du Monde, youâre covered by a 2-year legal warranty on all of our items.
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Shipping time: 48 business hours.
Delivery time: Orders are delivered to France, Belgium, Switzerland, and European Union member countries within 3 to 14 business days. For other countries, delivery can take up to 30 days.
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