I have two kalimbas that are considered "cheap". They are painted white, are light to hold, and play beautifully - even the C**1, D**2, and E**3 tines. I have returned kalimbas for which I have paid over twice as much that did not play nearly as nice. I totally agree with you!
I'm a kalimba newbie. I have one that is really cheap and made from pine wood. Then I have another one made for solid expensive wood that was hand crafted by a luthier with a lot of love and care. I can tell the difference but the pine one is still good ☺️
Of course you can tell the difference, the tone of sound is gets really different depending on what kind of wood. :D I also have a pine wood kalimba, that also good. loud and warm tone!
@@MrKalimba yeah ! I can see it Mr. Kalimba wonderer 😆 Thank yoi for sharing your experiences to all of us 😊 Waiting for your another great experience 😀
I prefer flatboards. But it's all depending on what your purpose. If you want play on live sound box is the one to go. But if you are considering recordings or using PA systems for your play live, it's absolutely better on flatboards.
I found an Acasia cutting board, with the thickness of .79inch, would it be good to use and would provide good tune and sound without the pick up microphone?
I would go at least 1 inch thickness, but 0.79 sounds not bad to me. I still recommend to use MIC for the flat solid board type of body, because they produce good sustain but volume is quite silent. I always put "Sustain" is my number one priority because I can make the sound louder through MIC but there is no way to make sustain longer when the kalimba build is done.
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The distressed look on this wood is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your experimentation. Learned a lot.
I am so glad that my video was helpful. Thank you very much!
I have two kalimbas that are considered "cheap". They are painted white, are light to hold, and play beautifully - even the C**1, D**2, and E**3 tines. I have returned kalimbas for which I have paid over twice as much that did not play nearly as nice. I totally agree with you!
These videos are always amazing!!! The plywood sounds much better than i expected
I was surprised my self too. Indeed, it wasn't bad at all!
I'm a kalimba newbie. I have one that is really cheap and made from pine wood. Then I have another one made for solid expensive wood that was hand crafted by a luthier with a lot of love and care. I can tell the difference but the pine one is still good ☺️
Of course you can tell the difference, the tone of sound is gets really different depending on what kind of wood. :D I also have a pine wood kalimba, that also good. loud and warm tone!
Always have new experience! It was greatt!! ❣️❣️❣️
Thank u Arlene! It was good experience to me as well!
@@MrKalimba yeah ! I can see it Mr. Kalimba wonderer 😆 Thank yoi for sharing your experiences to all of us 😊
Waiting for your another great experience 😀
Mrkalimba ,which do you recommend flatboards or box kalimbas?
I prefer flatboards. But it's all depending on what your purpose. If you want play on live sound box is the one to go. But if you are considering recordings or using PA systems for your play live, it's absolutely better on flatboards.
Hey, I was curious about something so I thought you might be the best person to ask
If you tune your kalkmba to C2 or C1, what would be the length?
Can't answer that. It's all depends on the material of the tines and thickness width etc etc. You have to find your self.
@@MrKalimba thanks for answering!
I'm curious why some of the tines are bent. what if they're all straight?
Check this video, you will have answers 😀 ruclips.net/video/aU0yXk2IzfI/видео.html
@@MrKalimba when i watched your video i had no idea what overtones were. Lol. So i watched another video that explains it. Lol. Now i understand.
@@randominternetviewer166 I know, when u turn ur eyes from player to builder, it gets so much complicate haha
I found an Acasia cutting board, with the thickness of .79inch, would it be good to use and would provide good tune and sound without the pick up microphone?
I would go at least 1 inch thickness, but 0.79 sounds not bad to me. I still recommend to use MIC for the flat solid board type of body, because they produce good sustain but volume is quite silent. I always put "Sustain" is my number one priority because I can make the sound louder through MIC but there is no way to make sustain longer when the kalimba build is done.