[Sound Comparison] Brahms Lullaby in 12 Type of Gecko Kalimba (Updated / Completed Comparison)

Hi! I've decided to update Gecko's Kalimba last sound comparison videos into one completed videos, including all the types, of course to make you easier to compare!

To help you decide what's to buy, you probably would consider :

1. Box Type or Plate Type : Box type have a louder sound and you can play wah-wah effect on them, very suitable if you're playing and recording mostly outdoor. However the high tines resonances is weaker than plate type. Plate type have a smaller sound but it would not be any problem for playing and recording indoor, also the high tines produce more great resonance than box type.

2. Tone : I put them in order from the lowest G tone, B tone and the last C tone. Any beginner or advance are free to choose any tone, it wouldn't affect the way of playing (as you can see in the video), the tone of the Kalimba only affect low or high the sound will be, G is the lowest, C is the highest. You may change the tone, however I don't recommend to change the tone into the higher one (for example B tone to C tone) as there is a possibility for having a shorter sustain in the high tines.

3. Timbre : it's hard to describing the timbre of each wood in words, the best way is to rely on your ears! Listen and choose your favorite timbre.

4. Sustain Level : I've check the sustain level by Sustain Analyzer app. I will put 2 times = longest tines/shortest tines. Here is the list sorted from the high to low sustain :

PLATE TYPE
a. K15CAP CAMPHORWOOD 10/2,7
b. K17MAP MAHOGANY 10/1,2
c. K17CAS CAMPHORWOOD 9,4/2
d. K17NOTE CAMPHORWOOD 9/3
e. K17CAP CAMPHORWOOD 7,5/1

BOX TYPE
a. K17R ROSEWOOD 9/0,8
b. K17K KOA ACCACIA 8,7/1,2
c. K17CA CAMPHORWOOD 8,4/0,9
d. MC CURLY MAPLE 8/1
e. K17BA BAMBOO 7,7/0,9
f. K17SD SANDALWOOD+MAHOGANY+CURLY MAPLE 7/0,6
g. K17M MAHOGANY 5/1

5. Sometimes wood's grain will help you consider! In my preferences, Rosewood and Maple Curly get a beautiful grain.

Where to buy ?

Tokopedia : https://www.tokopedia.com/ippeoland
Shopee : https://www.shopee.co.id/ippeoland
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