Hugh Tracey Treble Kalimba
Overview
The Hugh Tracey Treble Kalimba is the highest-pitched member of the Hugh Tracey kalimba family, featuring seventeen keys tuned in the key of G major across a range that sparkles with bright, crystalline tones ideal for melodic playing and accompaniment. Handcrafted in South Africa from kiaat wood, the Treble shares the same exceptional build quality and materials as the renowned Alto model but with a shorter tine length that produces higher pitches with a delicate, music-box quality. The kiaat body provides warm resonance that balances the brightness of the higher register, preventing the sound from becoming thin or harsh. The spring steel tines are individually tuned with precision that ensures accurate intonation across all seventeen keys. The additional two keys over the Alto model's fifteen provide extended melodic range for more complex musical arrangements. The solid metal bridge and saddle ensure consistent tine spacing and long-term tuning stability. The craftsmanship is evident in the smooth finish, precise assembly, and rich, projecting tone that outperforms instruments costing several times more from other makers. The Treble Kalimba is ideal for players who prefer higher-pitched melodies, duet performances paired with the Alto model, and musicians seeking the finest kalimba craftsmanship available. The higher pitch range may not satisfy players seeking the deeper, warmer tones of the Alto or lower-tuned instruments.
Kalimbas
The highest-pitched Hugh Tracey kalimba with seventeen keys producing bright, crystalline tones in a kiaat wood body, offering extended melodic range and the same exceptional South African craftsmanship.
Instrument Details
$99
Intermediate
Brand
Hugh Tracey
Type
Kalimba
Made In
South Africa
Year
1960
