Hikari special birdseye kalimba – only one of a kind
799,00€
Kalimba Hikari (“Light”) is a unique instrument crafted from rare birdseye ash wood.
Birdseye wood, often seen in maples, features a distinctive and beautiful pattern resembling small swirling “eyes.” This phenomenon is relatively rare, occurring in less than 1% of trees. In ash trees, it is even more uncommon.
The wood used for the Hikari kalimba is densely grown, with a flamed grain pattern and a dreamy sound. The back of the kalimba has been left with a natural bark edge of sapwood. This detail does not affect the sound or durability of the instrument, but its structure and exceptional beauty still leave us speechless. Do you agree?
The Sound of Hikari:
Ash wood is known for its bright, clear tones with a long sustain, and Hikari meets these expectations perfectly. Thanks to its remarkable resonance, it is ideal for sound and body massages, music therapy, playing in pairs, or simply for your personal enjoyment.
Wherever you place it, it will stand out as a unique and extraordinary centerpiece.
Measuring 17 x 14 cm, it fits perfectly in the hands of adults. Kalimba Hikari is tuned in the diatonic tuning Aminor, which surprises with the fullness of the sound and the possibility of intuitive playing. Hikari is made in a two-row design, great for all adult players.
You will get a practical pouch for kalimba transfer, kalimba stand and lifetime service as a gift.
Once in a few months, our grinding of wood suddenly holds our breath. This happens when Marek sees a place on a dusty board where a special kalimba is born. We mark it and place the form in such a way that its beauty can excel the most in the future. This is based on the life story of a tree which has been reflected on the structure and color of the wood. We are strongly influenced by the Tatra nature in which we create and live. Every day we are captivated by mountain peaks, the power of wind, the acuity of the first sunbeam and the intensity of morning dew. We wish that this powerful experience we feel through nature every day was written into every single instrument that goes through our hands. That’s why we make our kalimbas manually, from drying itself to the last surface trimming and finishes. We gradually collect these beauties all year round. After four years of natural drying, the wood is acclimatized in the workshop for a few more months to make it as stable as possible. When it’s ready, we start production. The surprise comes with the very conclusion, when only one of the three kalimbas plays to meet our expectations. Subsequently, we look for the tuning that fits the instrument the most. You can celebrate the result of our work together with us. We introduce you a special Tatra edition of designer kalimbas.
Sound tuning
Maybe you remember the “do re mi fa so la si do” exercise from the music classes at your elementary school. It’s an indication of the seven tones in a diatonic scale. If you’ve just hummed this in your mind, you sang one octave.
We tune this kalimba to A minor. Compared to a pentatonic kalimba, this one includes two extra tones, allowing you to play not only well-known melodies but also to enjoy intuitive playing.
Your instrument will be taken care of. We provide free unlimited warranty with every kalimba for tuning and cleaning of the instrument.
Packed in a hand-painted box
Every instrument gets our attention. From choosing the right tree to work with, all the way to the final packaging, which will come to your doorstep. Everything is handmade. So is the cover box, which we paint by hand as a tribute to the instrument itself. It’s not only beautiful, but it can also be used as a resonance surface while playing.
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