HOLLOW KALIMBA COLLECTION: which is the best? Beginner friendly?

Let the kalimba sing off begin!
Alright! first of course, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to all our kalimba partners for providing us these kalimbas. If you have noticed, there has been an influx of kalimba reviews and unboxing contents which was made possible by our dear kalimba providers who are passionate in sharing their platform.
Many of you have been asking to see my kalimba collection, and my dear Kalimbuddies, Momma heard you. ;)
which is why, for today we are going to have a side by side comparison of all our 7 hollow kalimbas so that this may serve as a buying guide for you if you are still asking what kalimba or which kalimba should you get (beginner, intermediate, or even advanced players are welcome!)
Which hollow kalimba is the best for you?
Let me know in the comments!!
much love everyone!
Momma Robin of Tip's Kalimba
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UNBOXING VIDEO OF MENTIONED KALIMBAS
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LINGTING K17A • Best Tines ever? LingT...
2 SIDED CHROMATIC KALIMBA • 2 Sided Chromatic Kali...
NIGHTINGALE KALIMBA • KALIMBERA Hollow and F...
NIYA ACOUSTIC 16 KEYS • THE PERFECT HOLLOW KAL...
GENERIC BUDGET KALIMBA • BUDGET KALIMBA UNDER 1...
QUOKKA KALIMBA • QUOKKA KALIMBA from QU...
SG HOLLOW KALIMBA
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[@kapikordi]

just got my quokka tunes kalimba today! very excited although the two highest tines are a bit stiff

[@saniyagapchup7990]

Im going to buy one today! Your review helps me a lot💜 Thankyou💕

[@TipsKalimba]

Congratulations on that, Saniya! Which one will you be getting? 😄

[@ItsMrPitchy]

Always love a collection video! Vicariously live through other peoples unboxing and collections lol!

[@TipsKalimba]

Well we are definitely going to have more then. 🥰

[@maryl.7226]

Definitely LingTing for me. Sound, resonance, truly good wahwah and vibrato capabilities, sandalwood, craftsmanship quality of LingTing, no "dead" tines in upper notes, tremolo chain. Also the tines are not engraved. (Very important for me. If I change tunings, or the type of tablature I am using, I can mark the tines with Sharpie as needed, then wipe the ink off with alcohol pad when I want to use another tuning. Without engraved tines, there is no visual distraction. I only see and use what I need, in the way I have chosen and customized for myself in the tuning I'm using. Makes the kalimba more versatile and easier to play in different tunings without confusion of contradictory markings.) Thanks, Robin, for another good and helpful review!

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi again, Mary! I really love how detailed you are with expressing yourself. It's a joy for me to read this comment of yours. I totally agree. 🥰

[@GoodKoo]

Nice to meet you😄 🎊 Good friend👍😁😍🍀🎉 Did you have a happy day? If you didn't, don't worry. Try again^^ Make a beautiful world😁👍

[@Jaichbinhier]

There was a kalimba that said "Made for Robin" on the back! 😃 That's my favorite feature, having it personalized correctly. 😂 Did you know there are robin birds where I live? 🐦 In fact, They're the state bird of Wisconsin. 😎 The most beginner friendly And best kalimba to play is probably a personalized one, Because a kalimba that's "made for you" can make the experience More enjoyable, since using such an instrument is more fun. 😁 For someone starting out, that detail might make all the difference.

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww one of my favorites too! The one from NIYA. (Truth is, they are all my favorites 😆) Woaaah! I never knew that! I think it's cool that the robin is the state bird of Wisconsin. 🥰

[@bingusmybeloved7932]

I'm getting my first kalimba in a week! Your videos have helped me so much! ❤️

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww, this is so delightful to know. 🥰

[@sahiraaimy244]

Awwwww thank u for ur video 😘

[@magenta6544]

I fell in love with quokka kalimba ❤️

[@TipsKalimba]

Yes, it's a very good kalimba! (And so adorable too!)

[@winiwose]

I really love hollow kalimbas but I can't choose which is the best. I want all tines to resonate huhu. Thank you for this Ms. Robin!!! Super super helpfuuuul! ♡♡♡

[@TipsKalimba]

I love it! Napansin mo ba yung mga walang stiff tines? 😍

[@carriekritcher3782]

Robin, I just got 17 key HLURU flatboard deep blue Sea love it.Its so adorable with the whale and jelly fish! It sounds perfect.Please do a review on this Kalimba.This was impulse buy I couldn't help it. Thanks

[@TipsKalimba]

Wow i have been looking at that kalimba too, the design is so beautiful. Hopefully i get to review it soon 😍

[@aliahluces5172]

Hope you can make a "Best Flatboard Kalimbas"! Thanks!

[@ArleneKao888]

Woahhh ❣️❣️❣️ very nice collection and comparationnn ❣️❣️❣️😌

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh thank you for thinking so, my friend 🥰

[@pavansaijackson3169]

How to clean kalimba can u make a video of it please ..😊

[@ResonantFalke]

I bought my first Kalimba today! I'm so excited, I have so much to learn from your videos...

[@TipsKalimba]

Wow! Congratulations on taking that step! Which one did you get? 😄

[@ResonantFalke]

@@TipsKalimba Thank you! I bought the Gecko kalimba, because it seems to be of very good quality and also has a beautiful wood design.

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww you're surely going to love it. 😍

[@AxcelBrentSantos]

Not Related to this video but just want to Say Keep Safe Everyone ☺️❤️

[@TipsKalimba]

So happy you're here! Keep safe too. 😌❤️

[@MousaiKalimba]

I love the Lingting more thank you for the information the first time I bought a hollow kalimba it was not nice and I was traumatized to buy another hollow kalimba..... I can't wait to see the baby👶🍼

[@TipsKalimba]

Great choice! Yes, baby is growing day by day. ❤️

[@donatellasoldini6792]

Oh sweet sister 💕 your collection is very beatiful 🎶. I prefer the 3rd kalimba. God bless you 😃 See you next video 😘😘

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww i appreciate seeing you here constantly my dear sister. 😍❤️

[@donatellasoldini6792]

@@TipsKalimba 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@luisa146]

Omg I didn't know there was an italian kalimba brand! I'm italian lol, and I just got my first kalimba, your videos and your kind answer to my comment really helped me choose! I chose a moozica flatboard 21 key, it's just arrived this morning and I'm in love, it's great! But now my boyfriend wants one too, so I'll look into niya strumenti musicali! Thank you very much 💚

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh, you will love it! it's one of my favorites too, and i am so glad that you are in love with your flatboard! 🥰

[@niyastrumentimusicali6882]

❤️

[@niyastrumentimusicali6882]

Ciao lwisa, grazie per il tuo commento.

[@SleepHypnosis999]

uncommon musical instrument. just loved it

[@TipsKalimba]

It is! I just knew about it 2years ago. ❤️

[@jenninapascualkalimba]

Iisa lang hollow kalimba ko ate. 😃 Thanks for this vid. I’m planning to buy Gecko or Lingting hollow

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh so interesting! So far anong mas lamang? 😌❤️

[@Levi.Candelaria]

I prefer the Quokka Tunes kalimba...but I cannot purchase this in KSA. I already tried several times in Amazon US but there is always a problem, the order didn't go thru. Hopefully I will find the right kalimba for me here and learn to play especially during this times.

[@leeyahnahum9300]

Love ur videos ♥️

[@TipsKalimba]

I appreciate that. thank you for the love ❤️

[@pinkyarapedro2650]

all are good but i like the sound of lingting 😍

[@TipsKalimba]

Ooh! Nice choice my sis! 😍

[@Simcore999]

The second one seemed my fav

[@you_never_know5080]

Today I got my Molioon hollow kalimba...so exited to learn 💞

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww congratulations! Have fun playing 😉

[@you_never_know5080]

🥰 Yupp Queen

[@kuronipam2ndaccount628]

I love this 😍 keep sharing kaibigan

[@ten4372]

Oh this collection is so cool, Robin 👁️👄👁️ Btw that lingting kalimba sounds impressive

[@TipsKalimba]

Oh thank you so much for thinking so. I agree, i love how deep the sound is ❤️

[@samirmazumder2628]

Thanks,💙

[@YnasWorld]

Ms Robin, parang lalo kang gumaganda 😍

[@TipsKalimba]

Ay Kaya magkasundo tayo, Yna hehehe!! 😆❤️😘

[@hajer12]

I like the sound of Generik kalimba 😊and nightingale🥺❤💜

[@TipsKalimba]

I was surprised also with the generic kalimba, and yes nightingale sounds great too!

[@gelcase147]

I do love all your Kalimba's !! Sana all ! 😆😍

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahaha pili ka na, miss you, gel gel! ❤️

[@gelcase147]

Bet ko yung Sg Hollow Kalimba ng Musicero Warehouse. 😍 Miss youu tooo Ate Tep ! Hug mo ko kay Baby boy 😊

[@TipsKalimba]

Ay super gandang ganda din ako sa sg hollow 😍❤️

[@allenfuller1700]

I own three hollow kalimbas: JDR 17-key in C, Hugh Tracey Alto 15-key in G, Hugh Tracey Treble 17-key in B-flat. My favorite is the Hugh Tracey Alto in G. I used to own a Ubblove 17-key in C but gave it to a friend who is a trained music therapist.

[@alekjanbegum1014]

Upload your whole collection video

[@lemontea3811]

Love your video po😁

[@TipsKalimba]

Thank you so much for the love, Naylah. ❤️

[@tfoprincess]

Can I find any of these on amazon?

[@stephanyjove5024]

Im telling my friend to see this video cause she is getting a kalimba tommorow

[@TipsKalimba]

Wow, that is so cool i hope this video helps. 🥰

[@TamCatG]

I’m thinking of getting the Lingting K17G. I am trying to decide with EQ or No EQ. Is there much of a difference in tonality when not plugged in, and how much of a difference does it make in volume?

[@TipsKalimba]

I have yet to experiment on one with an EQ, but I'll let you know as soon as i do. Meanwhile, you csn check out thid video of my friend and open this concern to him. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJqVoWdtbKmVgKM

[@arieswaters]

I have one and it's actually a microphone inside of the instrument and it's not nearly as good as holding it near a microphone that is outside of the instrument

[@arieswaters]

It's not nearly as clean sounding as having a microphone outside of the Kalimba the so-called EQ is actually a small microphone inside the hollow body and they are a little bit clicky sort of

[@joannalindatenso7089]

Ang Ganda ng mga collection mo my friend. My personal choice is QUOKKA.🥰😘❤️ Thanks for a wonderful review my friend.

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi my friend yes isa sa favorites ko din si quokka. 😍

[@joannalindatenso7089]

Actually I'm not feeling well today.😘 But whenever naririnig ko Ang sound ng kalimba, nakakarelax. I gonna play my playlist "Tip's kalimba" cover😘. Maya maya lang cguro makatulog na ako. God bless my friend.

[@TipsKalimba]

Awww, is there a prayer request you want me join in on, my friend? 😍

[@joannalindatenso7089]

Aww, I'm fine na my friend. Worship become my healing therapy. Thank you for asking, let me grab it. If you will remember me in your prayer, kindly pray for me that I will always fix my eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. Thank you Robin. May your life continue to become a blessing and inspiration to many. God bless you my dear friend.

[@stephanyjove5024]

Ahh omg im early

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahaha i love it!

[@JoyAbad]

Seventh? 🤣🤣 Hello po pretty Ate Mommy Tep! ♥️

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahaha hi joy! Hindi pa ako nanganak dito 😆

[@JoyAbad]

@@TipsKalimba halaaa! Hahahahahaha oo nga po pala. Andami kong tawa ate.🤣🤣

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahahaha! Ay joy gysto ko marinig laugh mo sa personal 😆

[@Athena-gq5oj]

AAAAAA FINALLY MAAAGA KO 🤣

[@TipsKalimba]

Whoowho i love it! 😍

[@AvrilHeart]

Hi ate ❤

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi my dear! 🥰

[@JTtheGypsy]

Cute girl, nice review

[@nethyy5277]

I have a four dead tines from the kalimba that I bought in shoppe, what should I do about it? Huhuhuhu

[@TipsKalimba]

Maybe it's tight? Try to watch this... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZnFZ6eld65laLs

[@MrsJumpsuit]

Yes!!! 🤩✨💃

[@MrsJumpsuit]

"collection" one of my most favorite words.✨

[@MrsJumpsuit]

ang gaganda lahat so far 😱

[@MrsJumpsuit]

Make you feel my love ♥️😍

[@MrsJumpsuit]

si Quokka nag stand out yung sa center nyang hole may cat yata? ang unique 😱

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi Bhobey! Haha yes, and soon pati yung shoes collection mo madadagdagan. 🤭😘 Akala ko din pusa iyong kay quokka, pero quokka pala siya. Cool diba? Send yes un ang song 😍

[@gwennethcamanodalawampu1047]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TipsKalimba]

😘😘😘

[@modulatethecarrier]

The E on your Lingting sounds like it is dead or something?

[@nguyenngoctuongvy1104]

Sorry but pls help me with this. I'm a beginner and I've found myself a sheet of my fav song. In the sheet, it's noted that I need to tune C5 -> C5#. I don't know how to tune, pls help me.

[@TipsKalimba]

Hammer it from the bottom to push the note up from C to C#. :)

[@nguyenngoctuongvy1104]

@@TipsKalimba thank you so much. Btw, I love your videos.

[@TipsKalimba]

Aww, i appreciate that. Thank you so much for the love ❤️

[@mooshroom3026]

Can you do this with all your flatboards&acrylics?

[@TipsKalimba]

Sure! I was waiting for other Kalimbas on the way during this period whuch is why i have yet to create a video for flatboards and acrylics :)

[@mooshroom3026]

@@TipsKalimba Yay! Thanks!!!!!

[@mooshroom3026]

@@TipsKalimba Also, just wondering, what's your favourite geometric animal?

[@TipsKalimba]

Oooh. I love cows 😍

[@shanicetan5264]

Hii ate Robin maaafect ba ang pagtogtog mo ng musics sa kalimba kung maydead tines

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi my dear! If nasa lower keys, yes. Ung tunog kasi ng dead tines eh parang lata. If ever tignan mo dito sa vid. Baka tight tines lang siya😄

[@TipsKalimba]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZnFZ6eld65laLs

[@shanicetan5264]

Thank you po ulit sa respond ate!

[@luuquangminhpro]

hay dep gai xinhw au chunoi i lvo u

[@rachellamari2267]

welp here I am again Btw earlyyy

[@TipsKalimba]

I appreciate you being here... and early too! 😊

[@rachellamari2267]

@@TipsKalimba I -i feel blessed-

[@Sophie-ix6eo]

12 hours ago!

[@TipsKalimba]

❤️🥰

[@rei1191]

❤💓

[@TipsKalimba]

Hi, Kristien 🥰

[@rei1191]

@@TipsKalimba OMGG HI MS ROBIN ＼(≧▽≦)／

[@TipsKalimba]

Hope all is well with you, Kirstien. 🥰

[@pavansaijackson3169]

How to clean kalimba😊

[@TipsKalimba]

Use the provided cloth 😊

[@sahiraaimy244]

First ! 🤫

[@lemontea3811]

That so fast😆

[@TipsKalimba]

One day i will give a reward to the first, because you guys are inspiring. Thank you for that ❤️

[@sahiraaimy244]

@@TipsKalimba your welcome 😘

[@sahiraaimy244]

And Thank you 💖

[@sahiraaimy244]

@@lemontea3811 huhuhuhuhu 🤫

[@kalimbamalaysia]

I have 1 generic hollow kalimba.type mahogany.the sound was so louder,so sometime i use it.because i like more flat kalimba😘.i like brand From lingting but in this video i think the best hollow issssssssssssssssssss ofcourse The winner is Lingting🤩

[@TipsKalimba]

Hahaha! That's so adorable to know ❤️😍

[@marlonjrbguela1922]

Your a Filipino or not 🥰

[@TipsKalimba]

Yes born and made in the philippines 😉🇵🇭

[@mikirecords4243]

116 like,sub;-)

[@stephanyjove5024]

Ate robin can i have a video call with you on instagram