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35 Years. One Massive Thank You.
Mannys Means Music - and it has for 35 years. To celebrate, we're giving one lucky customer a $3,500 store voucher
Between October 1st and December 31st 2026, spend $350 or more in-store or online and enter to win a $3,500 Mannys store voucher, on us! Enter with your order number via the entry form. T&Cs apply. ACT excluded. Purchase must be made between October 1st and December 31st 2026, 11:59pm AEDT. Entries close January 11 2027, 11:59pm AEDT.
Product Information
The Meinl Sonic Energy Wah-Wah Kalimba C Major 17-Notes Acacia is a thumb piano that brings ancient African melodic traditions into contemporary sound therapy and creative music-making. Its body-oriented soundhole lets players create expressive wah-wah effects by bouncing the instrument against the belly, manipulating tone in real time. Tuned to the C Major scale across 17 metal reeds, this kalimba spans from d to e'', delivering a bright, metallic voice through its acacia wood resonance chamber.
The glossy-finished acacia body weighs just 394 grams, making it highly portable without sacrificing tonal depth. Each of the 17 notes is precisely tuned to the C Major scale in the following sequence: d'', b', g', e', c', a, f, d, c, e, g, b, d', f', a', c'', e''. The instrument ships with a protective case, linen storage bag, microfiber cleaning cloth, and a tuning hammer for maintaining pitch accuracy over time.
Its ergonomic design supports extended playing sessions during meditation, therapeutic applications, or compositional experimentation. The metal reeds mount securely to the wooden resonator, producing sustained harmonic tones when plucked. The body-oriented soundhole design enables dynamic timbral shifts that distinguish this kalimba from traditional flat-backed models, opening creative possibilities for rhythmic and melodic expression across ambient, world music, and experimental genres.
Features
- 17 metal reeds tuned to C Major scale spanning d to e''
- High-quality acacia wood body with glossy finish for rich resonance
- Body-oriented soundhole enabling dynamic wah-wah tonal effects during performance
- Lightweight 394-gram construction for easy portability and extended playing comfort
- Includes protective hard case to prevent damage during transport and storage
- Tuning hammer supplied for precise pitch adjustment and ongoing maintenance
- Microfiber cleaning cloth and linen bag included for care and storage
- Bright, metallic tones optimised for meditation, therapy, and musical exploration




