Kalimba 17 Keys - Acacia, Deer Head Shape

Kalimba with 17 tines in acacia wood - shaped as a deer's head

The body of this kalimba is shaped as a deer's head, antlers and all, with closed eyes as though the animal were asleep. An instrument for people who like animals and want a piece of the outdoors on the table. Seventeen steel tines in C major on solid acacia.

Solid acacia

Acacia is a hard, dense wood. The tone is clear and direct, with a short, clean decay. The body is a flat board with no resonance chamber, so the kalimba lies flat in the hand.

17 tines in C major

The standard tuning. The tines are numbered and the booklet sets out melodies as sequences of numbers. You need no knowledge of notation.

Who this model is for

For beginners, and as a gift for anyone who loves the outdoors. More models in our Kalimbas collection.

What is included

• Kalimba
• Instruction booklet
• Fabric storage pouch
• Tuning hammer
• Cleaning cloth
• 2 thumb protectors
• Note stickers for the tines

Specifications

• Brand: Resonance
• Instrument type: Kalimba (also called a thumb piano or mbira)
• Material: Solid acacia body, steel tines
• Resonance chamber: no (flat board, solid body)
• Tuning: C major
• Number of notes: 17 tines
• Dimensions: 16 x 14 x 3 cm
• Weight: 600 g
• Suitable for: teenagers and adults, women and men, playable with no prior experience

Handcrafted: slight variations in dimensions, shade and finish are possible, and are a sign of genuine handwork.

Why Resonance

Every instrument is tuned and sound-checked before it leaves us. Dispatched within 24 hours, insured and tracked. 30 days to play it at home: if the sound does not convince you, we take the instrument back. If you are unsure which model to choose, you can reach us before and after your purchase.

17 keys is the easiest place to start, and it gives you the widest choice of tabs and practice pieces. More tines give you extra melodic room. If you are torn between two models, go with the sound that speaks to you first. The number of keys sets the range, not your talent.

Yes, within 30 days of receiving it. How the return works and which conditions apply is set out in our refund policy.