{"product_id":"ami-hugh-tracey-kalimba-treble-celeste-17-notes-sur-table-pickup-303709","title":"KALIMBA TREBLE CELESTE 17 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 mbira, an iconic instrument of African traditions. This model is part of the direct legacy of \u003cstrong\u003eHugh Tracey\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ethnomusicologist who helped popularize and develop these instruments, whose kalimbas have been manufactured since \u003cstrong\u003e1954\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eAMI (African Musical Instrument)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eTreble Celeste 17 notes\u003c\/strong\u003e is positioned as an expressive and precise kalimba, designed for those seeking a reliable, musical instrument that is ready to be amplified thanks to the integrated pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kalimba suits \u003cstrong\u003ebeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e musicians looking for a pure and inspiring timbre. The \u003cstrong\u003eG Major\u003c\/strong\u003e tuning facilitates ease of play and encourages improvisation, ideal for acoustic music, soft pop, cinematic atmospheres, meditation, or vocal accompaniment. With its jack output, it is also an excellent choice for artists wishing to integrate the kalimba into a live set or studio recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTreble Celeste\u003c\/strong\u003e adopts a \u003cstrong\u003eboard-resonator\u003c\/strong\u003e design that favors direct projection and quick response, while remaining lightweight and easy to hold. The \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e allows convenient sound capture without an external microphone, useful for reducing ambient noise and increasing comfort on stage. The tuning can be adjusted by slightly moving the tines with the help of a tuner, with the recommendation not to exceed \u003cstrong\u003ehalf a tone\u003c\/strong\u003e difference from the main tuning to preserve playing balance and instrument stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiaat\u003c\/strong\u003e, an African hardwood, brings a sense of \u003cstrong\u003ewarmth\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estability\u003c\/strong\u003e to the sound while maintaining good note-by-note definition. Combined with \u003cstrong\u003esteel tines\u003c\/strong\u003e, it promotes a clear attack and excellent melody clarity, with controlled sustain that highlights repetitive patterns, arpeggios, and singing lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcoustically, the kalimba offers a crystalline and \"celestial\" timbre, particularly suited to airy arrangements. Once plugged in via the \u003cstrong\u003e6.3 mm jack output\u003c\/strong\u003e, it gains presence in the mix and easily accommodates effects (reverb, delay) to expand the sound space. 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