Kora 5

$1,800.00

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  • Traditional West African instrument
  • String plucked like a harp
  • EQ ready for amplification

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Description

The kora is a harp-like West African instrument prevalent in several countries–Senegal, Guinea, and Ghana to name a few. It has 21 strings that are held in notches on a bridge called a bridge harp. The strings are tuned with four different heptatonic scales, giving the instrument plenty of dynamic range. Some come with a pickup installed to enable electronic amplification. Made from a gourd and covered with a skin, it is held by two handles and played by the thumb and index finger of each hand.

Gourd diameter – 12.5″

Height – 42.5″

Weight 9 lbs.

Additional information

Weight 11 lbs
Dimensions 14 × 14 × 44 in
STRING INSTRUMENT TYPE

NUMBER OF STRINGS

21-strings

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Guinea

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