GECKO Kalimba 17 Keys Thumb Piano with Waterproof Protective Box, Tune Hammer and Study Instruction, Portable Mbira Sanza Finger Piano, Meditation Sound, Gift for Kids Adult Beginners Professional

Beautiful wood, excellent kit. Includes cleaning cloth, basic instruction manual (with links to videos, some easy songs, and further resources available), 3 sticker sheets for labeling the keys if you so want, a bag for all the extra goodies, plus a very sturdy carrying case for the kalimba + tuning hammer.This set is both affordable and satisfyingly complete for a beginner. I'm having a lot of fun learning and transcribing! The wood is beautiful and the instrument is good quality, especially for its price range.As for sound quality:It has a beautiful music-box sound and reverb. There are two holes in the back that can be used for some tone range and vibrato. I did notice that some of the higher keys (B5, C6, D6, E6) become hard to hear and need to be played with either more thumb-force and at the very edge of the key to sound nice. The penultimate keys on both ends (B5 and C6) don't play very cleanly, as in: I can hear some overtones and even some adjacent keys sounding when I play them. I have tried to fix this with the tuning hammer and by shifting the keys a little, but so far, there isn't a good fix. It's not a huge issue in the end, especially for what I paid.All-in-all, an amazing purchase! I'm learning a lot about modal forms and transcribing with this instrument, so I'm advancing my music knowledge with a much more portable (and affordable) instrument than a piano. Extremely satisfied with this product. Thank you so much!

I've always admired the kalimba, but when I decided to get one for myself, Amazon was extremely daunting. I had 18 tabs open trying to pro-con each model of kalimba and eventually settled for this one because of the durable case and because the video of Remember Me that sounded so pure and beautiful. I was delighted with the extremely fast shipping, and I've barely put it down since it arrived.I would HIGHLY recommend this kalimba to ANYONE, and if you're currently indecisive like I was, I would suggest this one to you. The sound is so incredibly clear, the case is extremely protective (and this zipper is sooo smooth) and I'm extremely happy overall with my purchase. I can tell this product is going to last a long long time. Tuning it was easy and straightforward. (I recommend the Universal Tuner app) One thing I'd say is important to know is that the stickers shown on the keys (numbers and notes) do not come adhered to the kalimba as I had assumed from the picture. I don't think this is a con at all, I was able to put on the stickers exactly how I wanted them, but it's good to note that this took a fair amount of time and some intricate work with scissors to make sure they fit on right. I'm a bit worried that they'll come off, I accidentally bent the A applying it and it's looking a bit peely already, but I believe it comes with extras for each letter and number, which makes me feel way better :)All in all, if you're having trouble picking out the kalimba of your dreams, GO GECKO. Best decision I've made in a while. Smooth and beautiful with a GORGEOUS sound. Love this kalimba from the bottom of my heart already.

I've had my GECKO Kalimba for a few years now, and it remains one of my favorite instruments. This 17-key thumb piano has such a beautiful, soothing sound that instantly relaxes me. The craftsmanship is superb—each key is perfectly tuned, producing a rich and harmonious tone. The waterproof protective box has been a game-changer, keeping my kalimba safe whether I'm traveling or just moving it around the house. Playing it has become a cherished part of my routine; it's amazing how much joy and peace this little instrument brings to my day. I genuinely recommend it to anyone looking for a musical escape

Overall pretty impressed by the sound from this little and relatively inexpensive Kalimba.The only negative is that the last 4 or so of the highest notes are more of a "ting" sound without really any prolonged ringing behind them.Booklet had a few songs included with it, which were relatively easy and fun to learn. Tuning was very easy too with the included mallet. Just need a tuner or a phone app.Overall a nice little gift that won't break the bank and yet very enjoyable to play with.

This is a very nice beginner kalimba. The case is a nice usable addition. Sound is good, there is one note that does not sound great (but in a higher range not used that much.) No buyer's remorse, glad I got it.

I loveee my kalimba. It came with a nice little kit with note stickers (in addition to the notes engraved on the keys) and tuning supplies but I haven’t had to tune it yet. It feels pretty sturdy and is really pretty and not too heavy. Worth the price imo.

I'm new to the Kalimba but do read music. My daughter gave me one that she had but didn't use. I enjoyed getting acquainted with the instrument but it wouldn't stay in tune, so I looked for a new one and after doing research I decided on this Gecko. It is a beautiful Kalimba with a lovely tone. It holds it's key and I was surprised at the vibration I felt when playing it. Certainly worth the money. Looks and plays like a more expensive one.

The media could not be loaded. I am actually impressed with how much came with the Kalimba, the case feels sturdy and includes a place for your hammer. It also comes with a manual, stickers, rag and bag. The kalimba also sounds amazing, as heard in the video, note that the buzzing is just when I press down on a key still playing and is probably related to me being a beginner (and possibly short nails?) and not the kalimba itself. It also smells really good, which makes it feel premium.