Detail 01
17 steel tines, G to G
Covers two octaves for single notes, intervals, and full chords.
Product detailSKU #1500000368066
MEINLSonic Energy 17-Note Pickup Kalimba Mahogany
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The Korena take
A mahogany 17-note kalimba with its own powered pickup and onboard sound controls. The steel tines span two octaves from G to G in a natural minor pentatonic tuning, supporting melodic lines, intervals, and chords. For amplified playing, the Sonic Energy Pickup System runs on a 9V battery and provides volume, three-band EQ, and a phase switch. That makes it suited to shaping the kalimba’s amplified output for stage performance or studio recording.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording or performing amplified kalimba parts with onboard volume and three-band EQ control.
- Playing melodies, intervals, and chords across two octaves of natural minor pentatonic tuning.
- Stereo setups where reversing pickup polarity with the phase switch is useful.
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
Natural minor pentatonic tuning
The tines are arranged for harmonious melodic playing and improvisation.
Detail 03
Volume control and three-band EQ
Lets you adjust amplified bass, midrange, and treble response.
Detail 04
Phase switch
Reverses pickup polarity for a more balanced tone when playing in stereo.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The pickup system is powered by a 9V battery.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many notes does it have?
It has 17 steel tines spanning two octaves, from G to G.
02Can I shape the amplified sound?
Yes. The onboard system includes volume control and three-band EQ for bass, mids, and treble.
03What does the phase switch do?
It reverses pickup polarity for a more balanced tone when playing in stereo.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Brown
