Such a messy channel. : \
I'm considering channel reconstruction. : )

Thank you Chichiri520. It encourages me when I hear someone likes my music.

I love your guzheng videos!

Most of my kalimbas are now either lost or broken. I only have 3 left and I wish to keep the best sounding one.
Much effort and thought went into the building of these instruments +they are of sentimental value to me. I am only willing to sell them for $100+ per piece.

Since you are not playing the kalimbas any more.....would you be willing to sell them?

I usually don't remember all the instrument construction steps because my instruments are very hand made.
(I just constantly tinker with them until they work.)
But here are some guidelines for any instrument construction:
* Closely examine other instruments
* Feel, listen, and tap the resonators of other instruments to get a feel of the materials' sound quality.
* Think about how the minute vibration (sound waves) gracefully flow into the resonator.
* Then just try to build a simplified and affordable version of the instrument.
(Psst-- Here's little secret I have: "perfectly-constructed" instruments tend to sound "flat." (In my opinion) I suggest you go for: a slightly lopsided design with preferably natural materials and minimal work (+construction accidents) to produce really unique and interesting timbre. A lot of my best instruments were made this way. : ) )

I would love to learn how you made this! I would very much like to make one myself. I love that you can adjust the tuning, both on the top and bottom. Do you mind posting how you made this, and with what materials? What obstacles did you run into, and how did you overcome them?

Have you already posted this on ehow, as 29Kyora suggested?

Amazing, and haunting sounding.
Thanks for posting!
Verna

Thank you for your comments!

your miniature was indeed a creative masterpiece!rather than doing a demo,why not play simple songs with it!and post it on ehow.com i would also like to make one of my own too!

you are one very creative and crafty individual it is so enjoyable to watch your videos and hear your sounds. thank you for your creativity sharing on here !