• From: North Carolina
  • Registered: 2007-02-08
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Topic: Kalimba Anyone??

I think these are so cool! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD02oMH … r_embedded I just ordered the model in the vid. It's the Hugh Tracey Alto Kalimba with pickup. Can't wait to add it to some recordings! Maybe throw on some affects for some funky tunes smile Anybody out in chordie land play one? It's a south African instrument, but I think I'm going to try to mix it with an island/tropical sound...

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  • From: A black hole in deep space
  • Registered: 2007-10-28
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Re: Kalimba Anyone??

Pix that is a cool instrument! interesting how the bass keys are located in the center and the tones get higher towards the outside in both directions thanks for the link smile

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  • Registered: 2006-03-04
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Re: Kalimba Anyone??

In my neck of the woods we call these little gizmos "thumb pianos". I'd never seen one for sale with a pick-up installed. Great idea!  We have lots of tropicalish arts and crafts shows down here on the beach. Handmade musical instruments are many times the most popular booth. Cool link, thanks.

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