THE ORIGINAL HUGH TRACEY KALIMBA 17 NOTES (VINTAGE W/ORIGINAL BOX & INSTRUCTIONS)
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THE ORIGINAL HUGH TRACEY KALIMBA 17 NOTES (VINTAGE W/ORIGINAL BOX & INSTRUCTIONS)
This Vintage Kalimba is in Excellent Condition. It was made in South Africa. It comes with the original box, instructions and order form.
Here is some info from the web (please check for accuracy):
The original Hugh Tracey Treble Kalimba, introduced in 1954 by a 17-note instrument traditionally tuned to G major. Known for its rich, resonant sound, it features 17 metal tines on a Kiaat wood box, typically with a range from B3 to D6. It was the first commercial kalimba produced.
Key features of the original Treble Kalimba include:
- Tuning: Standard G major (starting on B3, the 3rd of G).
- Design: 17 steel tines on a resonant wooden box, often with 5 painted tines for navigation.
- History: Developed in the 1950s, this model was heavily promoted in the 1960s and influenced many modern 17-note Chinese kalimbas.
- Sound: Known for a bright, sustained tone and a, generally, 2.5-octave range.
The Treble is frequently considered the "standard" model for Western, diatonic music and was used by artists such as Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire.