Detail 01
17-key pentatonic layout
The kalimba has 17 metal tines arranged in a pentatonic layout.
Product detailSKU #1500000402100
LP17-Key Pentatonic Kalimba Deep Cherry
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
LP’s 17-Key Pentatonic Kalimba is a Deep Cherry thumb piano patterned after traditional African versions. The chambered Siam Oak body fits comfortably in the hands, and its chrome-plated tines create clear, pure notes that can be combined into layered tones. Built-in vibrato side ports add a wah-style sound element during playing, giving its 17-key pentatonic design an extra hands-on expressive option.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hand-held kalimba playing that combines clear notes, layered tones, and a wah-style vibrato effect.
- Players wanting a 17-key pentatonic layout with built-in vibrato side ports.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Built-in vibrato side ports
They let the player add a wah-style sonic element.
Detail 03
Chambered Siam Oak body
The body is designed to fit comfortably in the hands.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What do the side ports do?
The built-in vibrato side ports allow a wah-style sound element to be added during playing.
02Is this a mbira?
It is also referred to as a mbira or thumb piano.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Cherry
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
- Color Finish
- Red
