{"product_id":"flat-kalimba","title":"Flat Kalimba","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eEnjoy a zen moment with the relaxing sound of our Flat Kalimba.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFlat Kalimba\u003c\/strong\u003e (or \u003cstrong\u003esolid board kalimba\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a sleek musical instrument crafted from a single block of solid mahogany wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eHeavier in the hand than a conventional model, it stands out for its more\u003cstrong\u003e intimate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emellow sound volume\u003c\/strong\u003e, but offers in return a remarkable \u003cstrong\u003ecrystal-clear purity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eUnlike hollow-box models, it completely eliminates the problem of muffled high notes, ensuring an even \u003cstrong\u003eresonance\u003c\/strong\u003e across all of its tines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTo understand the acoustic architecture of the solid board is essential for a beginner musician. 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