gecko rosewood african kalimba thumb piano
Quick Details
- Place of Origin: Guangdong, China (Mainland)
- Brand Name: gecko
- Model Number: K17R
- Type: thum piano
- Name: Thumb Piano
- Color: Nature
- Material: Solid KOA and carbon steel
- Style: traditional musical instrument
- Key: 10 keys
- Finish: Lacquer
- Application: Entertainment
- Certification: EN71; Rohs;Reach
- MOQ: 1pcs
Packaging & Delivery
Packaging Details | 1pcs plastic bag and then 1pcs k#k carton box outside packing |
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Delivery Time | 30-40 days |
Specification
Model No. | K17R | Size | 32*130*185mm |
Brand | GECKO | Material | body-solid rosewood, key- carbon steel |
Color | natural | Key | 17 keys |
Certification | Reach,Rohs | Packing | 1 Flannelette bag,PE Foam and carton box |
Original Country | China | Lead time | 30-40 days |
Warranty | 1 year | Target User | Adults or kids |
History
Various kinds of thumb pianos have existed in Africa for about 3000 years. The keys were originally made of bamboo,but over the years metal keys have become more common.Thumb pianos are known by different names in the regions of Africa.Mbira, Mbila, Mbira Huru, ect.
How to play
To play,rest the thumb piano on the fingers of both hands and hold it between your palms.If your thumb piano has vibrato holes on the back, cover them with your fingers. Then pluck the keys,in a downward motion,with your thumbs and upward with your index fingers.You can change the sound as you play by covering and uncovering the vibrato holes.
Tuning
When you first receive your thumb piano,it will not be tuned. You may follow the recommended tuning as shown here, or tune it to suit your mood.To tune your thumb piano,use the hard handle of a screwdriver to push the key under the tension bar.This takes firm pressure.To raise the pitch,shorten the key. To lower the picth,lengthen it. A few millimeters are enough to change the note.If there are screws or nuts on top of the keys,you may lossen them before you tune,but this should not be necessary.
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Production Process
1、Applications:For party, music concert, music show, school education, children, young people, musician…
2、Main Export Markets:Asia Australia,Europe Mid East/Africa,North America Central/South America
3、Packaging & Shipping
Terms : EXW FOB: Shenzhen Lead Time:15-30 days Units per export carton:
Gross weight:Dimensions per Unit : 36*35*54cm
4、Payment & Delivery
Payment method : Advance T/T, T/T, PayPal
Delivery details : within 30-50 days after receipt of the deposit.
5、Primary Competitive Advantage
Our own USA and China registered brand GECKO
Small order accepted
Keep the regular stock for Kalimba and cajon in factory, so that we can offer the speed delivery.
Sample availabel
Quality Approvals
Reputation
Product Features
Gecko is the only one manufacturer who only concentrate on profession produce of Cajon and Kalimba in China.
We have our own USA and China registered brand “ GECKO”(Chinese : Bihu).
Gecko have gained the approval of state intellectual property office, and obtained dozens of original design products patent certificate.
Gecko has a group of high quality technicians and well established a team with experienced carpenters and craftsmen, they have been handmaking each high-end Cajon and Kalimba for all customers wholeheartedly.
Moreover, Gecko also have cooperated with many foreign famous brands of OEM business. We also authorized more than 1680 agents for our GECKO brand, and our products have been highly praised by all of the customers. Therefore, it has achieved benign development of company business!
Q: What is the minimum order quantity?
A: Total MOQ: 20pcs( can mix different models and different size)
Q. Is the tune already set up when received it?
A: Yes,Kalimba 17 key is tuned and tested well before we ship them out.Kalimba has adopted international standard C tone.
Q. How about the guarantee?
A: 1 year warranty since shipment date
Q.How long the delivery time?
A: 1-3 days for sample delivery after payment received.
10-15 days if quantity is less than 5000 pcs.
Q.What is your payments terms?
A: For wholesale within 5000 pcs: 100% payment before shipment
For OEM/ODM: 30% TT deposit first, 70% done before the shipments
Q.What is the payment methods?
A: TT /Trade Assurance Order/Paypal/Payoneer
Q.How much for the shipment cost?
A: With long time good cooperation with forwarders,Kindly inform your quantity, we will inform you the freight cost soonest!