Kalimba 17 Keys - Mahogany, Flat Board Design

Kalimba with 17 tines in mahogany - flat design, in brown or wood

Flat means flat: no cavity, no sound hole, a solid mahogany board with seventeen steel tines in C major. The tone is dry and precise, and the body sits still in the hand.

Why flat

A flat board sounds quieter and shorter than a hollow body, but clearer. Many players prefer it for practice and for recording with a pickup.

17 tines in C major

Numbered, with a songbook. Playable with no prior experience.

Brown or wood

Two finishes. 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 mahogany body, steel tines
• Colour: Brown / Wood
• Resonance chamber: no (flat board, solid body)
• Tuning: C major
• Number of notes: 17 tines
• 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.