Compact 17note kalimba designed for beginners and casual players. The body is made from tiger maple with a retro gradient paint finish that highlights natural grain and color texture. The instrument offers clear, sustained tones and a comfortable playing feel in a portable size. Key features 17note layout suitable for beginners and hobbyists. Material: tiger maple body for stable resonance and attractive appearance. Tines: ore metal construction for enhanced toughness and reliable tone. Key bending design: tines are shaped for easier plucking by weaker fingers, providing a lighter, more comfortable feel. Front round hole design: sound bar drives the round hole panel resonance to extend pitched sustain, producing a flexible, vivid tone well suited for slow, warm melodies and distantsounding passages. Finish and color options: instrument color Red; boxed options include 17note Gradient Blue and 17note Gradient Red. Size: 130 x 25 x 180 mm; compact enough to carry or display. Benefits Easy to learn and play for beginners while offering enough tonal range for creative exploration. Comfortable plucking action reduces finger fatigue and supports longer practice sessions. Front hole resonance and durable metal tines produce clear sustain and expressive notes. Portable size and attractive finish make the kalimba suitable for travel and display. Use scenarios Practice and compose: keep at home or in a practice bag to work on melodies and arrangements. Travel and leisure: slip into a backpack or shoulder bag for relaxed playing on trips, picnics, or commutes. Decoration and car interior: place in a school bag, key bag, or car interior as a musical decoration that is ready to play. Specifications Notes: 17 Material: tiger maple Tines: ore metal Color: Red (instrument) Box options: 17note Gradient Blue, 17note Gradient Red Size: 130 x 25 x 180 mm Support If you have any questions after receiving the kalimba, please contact customer service for assistance.