Detail 01
9-key pentatonic layout
The kalimba is built around nine pentatonic keys.
Product detailSKU #1500000379923
LP9-Key Chambered Pentatonic Kalimba Ebony Satin
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
LP’s 9-key chambered pentatonic kalimba follows the traditional African mbira, or thumb-piano, approach in a compact heart-shaped body. Its chambered Siam oak construction is formed to sit comfortably in your hands, while chrome-plated metal tines produce clear, pure notes that layer when played together. The built-in side ports add another hands-on control: cover and uncover them to introduce a wah-like vibrato effect. It is an acoustic, hand-held instrument focused on a nine-key pentatonic layout.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hand-held kalimba playing where a heart-shaped body can rest comfortably in your hands.
- Adding a wah-like vibrato effect by working the instrument's built-in 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
Chambered Siam oak body
Its Siam oak construction includes an internal chamber.
Detail 03
Chrome-plated metal tines
These tines produce the instrument's clear, pure notes.
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Vibrato side ports
They let you add a wah-like element while playing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a mbira?
It is a kalimba, an instrument also referred to as a mbira or thumb piano.
02How can I add the wah-like effect?
Use the built-in vibrato side ports while playing.
03What is the body made from?
It uses chambered Siam oak construction.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
- Color Finish
- Black
