Customer reviews about Thomann TK17-R Kalimba

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I love the TK17-R Kalimba!

Plappo 14.10.2020

I love the TK17-R Kalimba!
Such a calming instrument to play. The tone is held for a surprisingly long time and it plays louder than you'd think - It fills the room!

Pros: Durable, clean tone, intuitive to play.
Cons; Needs tuning as frequently as a guitar - But hey, it's an instrument!

Pro tip; You can use any kind of tuner for it! And you can put a piezo mic inside of it to get a real clean recording of it (Or just use a regular microphone, you do you...)

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Excellent Instrument!

Latifa 13.07.2023

I got this Kalimba now almost 3 years ago and it's still in tune! Very sturdy instrument, excellent wood quality and make, really convenient size ... the whole nine yards.

I found the sound to be a lot more pleasant (and volume slightly louder) than that of other (more expensive) kalimbas I had the chance to play/listen to.

Obviously, the high notes in kalimbas are always a concern as most entry-level ones don't sound them that well, but I've had no issue with how the high notes on this kalimba sound—I rarely play pieces that include them, anyway.

One thing I intend to do when upgrading to a more advanced instrument (say to a 21-key one) is getting one with carved notes on the tines. The stickers (which conveniently come with the product) are a very cumbersome substitute to that; half-glued stickers produce an abnormally strong vibration when the tine is played, and they fall off pretty easily over time. One could obviously solve that by learning the notes, but I'm not there yet.

All in all, with its ridiculously low price and great quality, this product comes highly recommended.

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The Kids and I Love it

Santmat 23.12.2021

Bought this item on a whim but the kids love it. They work out simple songs by ear so it keeps them entertained for a while. I do the same and love the soothing sound. I've had this Kalimba for a while now and it hasn't rusted or cracked despite being used a lot by my kids. I'd buy it again.

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Géniale !

Draleg 31.12.2020

Juste parfait, pour le prix j'ai un kalimba qui est juste et avec un sons plus que correct pour le prix.
A l'exception de 2 lamelles, il est arrivé jouable et correctement accordé!!
Plusieurs heures de jeux et il est toujours accordé.

Petits bémols mais pour le prix c'est "compréhensible":

- les lamelles les plus aux extrémités n'ont pas une résonance top top.
- les petits trous pour l'effet "wawa" sont plus là pour décorer car trop petits pour générer un effet convenable, mais ça peut être utile pour l'accrocher au mur.

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Nice instrument.

Little Jay 16.08.2021

My daughter loves it, quality seems good, no problems after a good year of use and taking it everywhere. We got a handy carrying bag on AliExpress that fits perfectly. I have not compared it to other Kalimbas though, but on its own it convinces. It seems somewhat like a toy, but my daughter manages to use it as a fullworthy instrument!

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Really nice!

bnascimento 15.11.2020

Super strong built, with some extra 2 holes behind that I didn't know about (you can kind of use it to make it sound like a sansula, not pro here just guessing). The higher notes are a bit hard to play and making the sound thiner, but I really don't know if that's just me ^^'
Overall it's a great sounding kalimba!

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Didaa 17.11.2020

Great feel and sound. Highly recommended! If you're new to a kalimba, make sure to put some notes or numbers on the straws to be able to read tabs and stuff.

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Beautiful sounds and amazing quality

sunstrip_ave 23.12.2021

Another gem from Thomann - plays beautifully and is built super decent. Absolutely recommend! Even comes with a tuning hammer, stickers and a soft protective pouch!

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Lydian lydian lydian

Earl Langoustine 14.12.2020

This thing is awesome! I sometimes annoy my wife by sitting on the couch and tuning it. Normally it's in C Major but I find making a couple of the tines sharp and putting it into C Lydian is rather more pleasing. Very nice tone, sounds good with some effects if you stick a contact mic in there.

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Affordable Instrument with Excellent Sound

RealUla 15.09.2024

I've recently taken an interest in kalimbas and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Thomann TK17-R. Despite its low price, this instrument impresses with its clear and melodic sound. Thomann has once again shown that it's possible to offer a good product at an affordable price.
The TK17-R kalimba delivers a rich and melodious sound, making it suitable for both beginners and more experienced players. Its solid build and ease of use make this instrument a great choice for anyone looking to explore the world of kalimbas without compromising on quality.
Thomann TK17-R kalimba is an excellent budget-friendly option that offers a delightful playing experience with impressive sound quality.

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