The e-kora
It’s like a Stratocaster for kora players!
The e-kora is ideal for the modern griot on the go. Compact and durable, the perfect instrument when you just need to plug in and play loud. The passive dual-pickup system is perfect for use with pedals and effects. Say goodbye to noise and feedback problems.
SPECS:
Model: e-kora
Cost: starting at $1250.-US
TUNING:
Key: F (can be transposed as high as A)
Scale: heptatonic
Range: F2 – A5 (87.307 Hz – 1760Hz)
Note Layout: Traditional
Handedness: Right/Left optional
STRINGS:
Number: 21 (22nd String Bb2 optional)
Material: Nylon, Nylon Wound
String Gauge: Medium/Heavy
PICKUP SYSTEM:
State: Passive
Output: 1/4 in. Mono
No. Pickups: 2
CONTROLS:
Knobs: Volume/Tone per Pickup
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Pickguard: Tortoise 3-ply
Switch: 3-way
Constellation: 1 or 2 or 1&2
PICKUP 1:
Type: Piezo Transducer
PICKUP 2:
Pickup 2: Under-Saddle Transducer
BODY:
Wood: Walnut, Maple
Finish: French Polish/Oil
BARS:
Wood Species: Maple
Surface: smooth
Finish: French Polish
BRIDGE:
Wood Species: Maple
Style: Beveled
Finish: French Polish
BRIDGE PLATE:
Wood Species: Maple
Finish: French Polish
TAILPIECE:
Style: Trapeze
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
NECK:
Wood Species: Maple
Construction: Solid
Design: Slotted
Inlay: No
Veneer: No
Finish: French Polish
TUNERS:
Brand: Grover Sta-Tite
Turn Ratio: 14:1 or 18: 1 optional
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
