Beautiful wood, excellent kit. Includes cleaning cloth, basic instruction manual (with links to videos, some easy songs, and further resources available), 3 sticker sheets for labeling the keys if you so want, a bag for all the extra goodies, plus a very sturdy carrying case for the kalimba + tuning hammer.
This set is both affordable and satisfyingly complete for a beginner. I'm having a lot of fun learning and transcribing! The wood is beautiful and the instrument is good quality, especially for its price range.
As for sound quality:
It has a beautiful music-box sound and reverb. There are two holes in the back that can be used for some tone range and vibrato. I did notice that some of the higher keys (B5, C6, D6, E6) become hard to hear and need to be played with either more thumb-force and at the very edge of the key to sound nice. The penultimate keys on both ends (B5 and C6) don't play very cleanly, as in: I can hear some overtones and even some adjacent keys sounding when I play them. I have tried to fix this with the tuning hammer and by shifting the keys a little, but so far, there isn't a good fix. It's not a huge issue in the end, especially for what I paid.
All-in-all, an amazing purchase! I'm learning a lot about modal forms and transcribing with this instrument, so I'm advancing my music knowledge with a much more portable (and affordable) instrument than a piano. Extremely satisfied with this product. Thank you so much!
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Product Description
GECKO K17MBR
About Gecko Instrument
Gecko Music Company is a professional manufacturer which specializes in producing Kalimba,Cajon drum, Cajon box and Ukulele. Gecko products are produced with skillful handicraft, elegant and pure timber, which offers the player and artist high quality of playing performance,. Only with quality products will we gain the favor of global kalimba lovers. There are many GECKO kalimba users in Facebook、YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, etc. So, please believe in GECKO which will be your best choice.
The Benefits of Using Kalimba
Music is an auditory art. When music is transmitted to the thalamus and cerebral cortex system through the nerve tissue of the auditory organ, the aesthetic experience of music is directly obtained. The beautiful sound of the kalimba can effectively alleviate people's mental stress and make you feel more relaxed.It is also very suitable for children's music inspiration. Please put down your electronic devices and listen to the wonderful Kalimba with a relaxed mind.
- Children's Music Enlightenment
- Stress Reduction
- Spiritual Healing
- Holistic Healing
- Deep Relaxation
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The keys are embossed with letters and notesThe keys are engraved with letters and notes, more convenient and fast to learn. |
How to tune your kalimba1: Tuner You can use a real tuner or download an App. Android system app: gStrings, Apple system app: Instuner. 2. Tune with harmmer: Making tines longer (from the point where they are held down on the bridge) will lower their pitch, and making them shorter will make their pitch higher. |
Great case to protect kalimba1.The new design bag can prevent the thumb piano from being damaged, humidified, oxided, scratched and so on. With the case, traveling with the instrument is very convenient, and you can play it any time at anywhere. 2.As a free new box, when you receive and open it, maybe you smell the material. Don't worry,please keep it open and put in a re-ventilated environment a few minutes ,the smell will disappear. |
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Anti-counterfeiting QR CodeIn order to protect our brand and ensure every friends buy the certified products, GECKO have joined the Amazon Transparency Program. |
Perfect Gifts For Your Friends, Lover And Yourself.Delicate color kraft box packing for Kalimba, which makes it a wonderful gift for your important friends, lover, farther, mother, teachers, boss, brothers and sisters. It will help you fully express your love and sincerity! |
GECKO Kalimba Package includes:1*17 Keys Kalimba 1*Waterproof and Shockproof Protective Box 1*Tuning Hammer 1*Flannelette Bag 1*Cleaning Cloth 1* Thumb Piano Key Stickers 1*Study Guide (User Manual and Music Score) |
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| Instrument Key | C Major In Default | C Major In Default | C Major In Default | C Major In Default | C Major In Default |
| Material | Red Sandal Wood | Acacia Koa Wood | Maple Wood | Maple Wood | Maple Wood |
| Finishing Craft | High-gloss surface technology | High-gloss surface technology | High-gloss surface technology | High-gloss surface technology | High-gloss surface technology |
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| Sold By | GECKO MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LIMITED | LingTing | XINTSZ LLC | LingTing | RD Distribution | Orora Music |
| material | Eva,Steel | Mahogany Wood, Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel, Wood | Carbon Steel,Eva | Walnut Wood | Wood |
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Relaxes the mind
Great sound! I was impressed by the wooden design and the case is pretty strong too. Easy to travel with. May cause you and your friends to compete as to who has the best thumb jingle. hahaFun instrument to have at home. Children will love it too.
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Great sound! I was impressed by the wooden design and the case is pretty strong too. Easy to travel with. May cause you and your friends to compete as to who has the best thumb jingle. haha
Fun instrument to have at home. Children will love it too.
Fun instrument to have at home. Children will love it too.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020
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angieofvancouver
A peaceful, soothing, calming instrument
Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2020
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Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2020
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AG
Perfect gift during this pandemic
Reviewed in Singapore on July 22, 2021
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Patrick B
A good starter Kalimba, but comes with a lot of unneccessary extras
Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2020