14-key West African Xylophone Balafon Balaphone Review
14-key West African Xylophone Balafon Balaphone Feature
- After import from Africa, each instrument is cleaned, inspected, tuned, and played individually to check sound and quality.
- Heat dried keys to help maintain tonality and prevent cracking.
- Solid frame construction using hardwood, leather, and rope.
- Hand crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans supported by the non-profit Africa Heartwood Project .org.
14-key West African Xylophone Balafon Balaphone Overview
The size and sound of the 14 Key Xylophone from is always impressive. The large gourds below the lower notes make for big sound and with extra long decay. The frame is built very sturdy, great for long life but a bit too bulky to be considered portable. The sound quality is very rich and tonal, very earthy and organic. Made in Ghana with Africa Heartwood Project, this xylophone is crafted in the traditional style of Burkina Faso and northern Ghana. This xylophone is covered by our satisfaction guarantee, and features: * Random low to high tuning, in keeping with use as a percussion instrument * Heat dried keys to help maintain tonality and prevent cracking * Solid frame construction using hardwood, leather, and rope * Full size gourds under each blade to amplify and sustain sound * Low notes rake upward to allow room for larger gourds * Two rubber mallets included with each balafon
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