Kalimba

Each kalimba is handcrafted in Arkansas.  They have a clear finish that can be oiled or decorated by painting or wood burning.  They are designed to withstand moderate abuse by young children and so are better for use in schools than the more rustic African ones. The resonators on the larger  kalimbas are carefully selected hard shell gourd or coconut.  The tines, or keys, are tempered spring steel, hand cut, and rounded. A  special non-loosening nut in the bridge makes for easy retuning.  The Arkansas kalimbas are all tuned to a Diatonic Scale in the Key of C.

Small: 3"x5"
Large: Gourd, 9"-12" tall

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