{"product_id":"ami-hugh-tracey-kalimba-trademark-alto-celeste-15-notes-sur-table-pickup-303711","title":"KALIMBA TRADEMARK ALTO CELESTE 15 NOTES BOARD-RESONATOR + PICKUP","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kalimba is the modern version of the traditional African \u003cstrong\u003embira\u003c\/strong\u003e. This model is directly part of the legacy of \u003cstrong\u003eHugh Tracey\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ethnomusicologist renowned for his work on Central and South African music, who developed and popularized the kalimba. Since \u003cstrong\u003e1954\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufacturing has been carried out by \u003cstrong\u003eAMI (African Musical Instrument)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the company founded by Hugh Tracey and his son, placing this \"Trademark Alto Celeste\" among the historical references of the kalimba: an authentic approach designed for musicality, tuning accuracy, and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e15-note kalimba\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable both for \u003cstrong\u003ebeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking an easy-to-play instrument and for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e musicians looking for a reliable and expressive kalimba. The \u003cstrong\u003eG Major\u003c\/strong\u003e tuning facilitates improvisation and \"intuitive\" playing while remaining relevant for more structured arrangements. Style-wise, it fits perfectly with \u003cstrong\u003eworld\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efolk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emeditative music\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esound design\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as studio layering thanks to its soft and percussive signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hugh Tracey Trademark Alto Celeste combines a \u003cstrong\u003eTrademark-shaped Kiaat soundboard\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e15 steel tines\u003c\/strong\u003e for precise touch and good tuning stability. Its major asset for modern use is the \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated microphone\/pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e6.3mm jack output\u003c\/strong\u003e : you can plug it directly into an amplifier, mixing console, or audio interface to increase presence, control volume, and process the sound (reverb, delay, modulation). Note: the \u003cstrong\u003ecolor of the tines\u003c\/strong\u003e may \u003cstrong\u003ediffer\u003c\/strong\u003e from the image without affecting performance or tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiaat\u003c\/strong\u003e, an African hardwood, generally provides a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm\u003c\/strong\u003e and balanced response with good note clarity. On a \"board-resonator\" type kalimba, the sound remains direct and percussive, which enhances the articulation of patterns and arpeggios while maintaining a pleasant softness when played lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esteel tines\u003c\/strong\u003e contribute to a clear attack and controlled sustain, delivering the characteristic crystalline timbre of the kalimba. Amplified via the \u003cstrong\u003epickup\u003c\/strong\u003e, the kalimba gains definition and projection, making it practical for blending into a mix, supporting vocals, or interacting with other acoustic instruments without being overshadowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectroacoustic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of blades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd 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style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eHugh Tracey Kalimba Trademark Alto Celeste 15 Notes Board-Resonator + Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003estandard G Major\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eyes, by slightly moving the tines and using a tuner\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended modification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003edo not exceed a half-step from the main tuning\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eTrademark-shaped soundboard in Kiaat (African hardwood)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e15 steel tines\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ehandmade\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003etine color may vary from the image\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone\/pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eintegrated\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e6.3mm jack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e18.5 x 15 x 1.8 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