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This model is our version of the popular Kamale Ngoni.
It features 13 nylon strings, enough for two octaves of pentatonic or blues scales.
We use 3/4 gourds from Africa for the bodies, with a sound top from domestic cowhide.
It features solid, necks, 14:1 Grover tuners and eyebolt tailpieces.
To check if we have any 13-string Models in stock, click here
If you would like to order an instrument, contact us at info@kumbengokoras.com
For more information about ordering, click here
For information about shipping, click here

 

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Kamale Ngoni N0416i

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SPECS:

Model: 13-String
Serial #:
Cost: starting at 950.-US$

TUNING:

Key: F-A
Scale:
Range:
Note Layout: Alternating
Handedness: Right/Left

STRINGS:

Number: 13
Material: Nylon
String Gauge: Light/Medium

PICKUPS:

Brand: Optional
Pre-amp:
Pickups:
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NECK:

Wood Species: Mahogany, Maple
Construction: Solid
Design: Solid
Inlay: No
Veneer: N0
Finish: French Polish

TUNERS:

Brand: Grover Sta-Tite
Turn Ratio: 14:1
Material: Nickel Plated Steel

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Kamale Ngoni N0416g
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Kamale Ngoni N0416e
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Body:

Size: 3/4 Gourd
Country of Origin: Mali, Senegal, Nigeria
Decoration: No

FASTENERS:

Type: Screws w. Finish Washers
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
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SOUND TOP:

Material: Cowskin
Country of Origin: USA
Thickness: Thin / Medium

BARS:

Wood Species: Mahogany, Maple
Surface: Textured
Finish: French Polish

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Kamale Ngoni N0416b
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Kamale Ngoni N0416c
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BRIDGE:

Wood Species: Maple
Style: Beveled
Finish: French Polish

BRIDGE PLATE:

Wood Species: Maple
Finish: French Polish
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TAILPIECE:

Style: Eyebolt
Material: Galvanized Steel

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Kamale Ngoni N0416a
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This model is inspired by the late Kamale Ngoni master Vieux Kante.
It features 13 steel strings, enough for two full octaves of the blues scale.
The body is constructed from vintage 1 1/2 gal Eagle brand gasoline cans, with a sound top from domestic cowhide.
It features solid, non-reinforced necks, 14:1 Grover tuners and chrome plated tailpieces.

 

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Kamale Ngoni NE0216d

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SPECS:

Model: Eagle
Serial #:
Cost: starting at 850.-US$

TUNING:

Key: F-A
Scale:
Range:
Note Layout: Alternating
Handedness: Right/Left

STRINGS:

Number: 13
Material: Steel, (Nylon optional)
String Gauge: Light/Medium

PICKUPS:

Brand: Optional
Pre-amp:
Pickups:
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NECK:

Wood Species: Mahogany, Maple
Construction: Solid
Design: Solid
Inlay: No
Veneer: N0
Finish: French Polish

TUNERS:

Brand: Grover Sta-Tite
Turn Ratio: 14:1
Material: Nickel Plated Steel

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Kamale Ngoni NE0316i
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Kamale Ngoni NE0216g
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Body:

Size: Vintage Eagle Brand Gasoline Can
Country of Origin: U.S.A.
Decoration: No

FASTENERS:

Type: Screws w. Finish Washers
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
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SOUND TOP:

Material: Cowskin
Country of Origin: USA
Thickness: Thin / Medium

BARS:

Wood Species: Mahogany, Maple
Surface: Textured
Finish: French Polish

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Kamale Ngoni NE0216h
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Kamale Ngoni NE0316e
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BRIDGE:

Wood Species: Maple
Style: Beveled
Finish: French Polish

BRIDGE PLATE:

Wood Species: Maple
Finish: French Polish
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TAILPIECE:

Style: Trapeze
Material: Chrome Plated Steel

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Kamale Ngoni NE0316c
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[ezcol_1third]Kamale Ngoni NE0216f[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_1third]Kamale Ngoni NE0216c[/ezcol_1third] [ezcol_1third_end]Kamale Ngoni NE0316f[/ezcol_1third_end]

 

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This model is inspired by the late Kamale Ngoni master Vieux Kante.
It features 13 steel strings, enough for two full octaves of the blues scale.
The body is constructed from vintage 1 1/2 gal Eagle brand gasoline cans, with a sound top from domestic cowhide.
It features solid, non-reinforced necks, 14:1 Grover tuners and chrome plated tailpieces.

 

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Kamale Ngoni NE0216d

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SPECS:

Model: Eagle
Serial #:
Cost: starting at 850.-US$

TUNING:

Key: F-A
Scale:
Range:
Note Layout: Alternating
Handedness: Right/Left

STRINGS:

Number: 13
Material: Steel, (Nylon optional)
String Gauge: Light/Medium

PICKUPS:

Brand: Optional
Pre-amp:
Pickups:
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NECK:

Wood Species: Mahogany, Maple
Construction: Solid
Design: Solid
Inlay: No
Veneer: N0
Finish: French Polish

TUNERS:

Brand: Grover Sta-Tite
Turn Ratio: 14:1
Material: Nickel Plated Steel

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Kamale Ngoni NE0316i
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Kamale Ngoni NE0216g
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Body:

Size: Vintage Eagle Brand Gasoline Can
Country of Origin: U.S.A.
Decoration: No

FASTENERS:

Type: Screws w. Finish Washers
Material: Nickel Plated Steel
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SOUND TOP:

Material: Cowskin
Country of Origin: USA
Thickness: Thin / Medium

BARS:

Wood Species: Mahogany, Maple
Surface: Textured
Finish: French Polish

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Kamale Ngoni NE0216h
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Kamale Ngoni NE0316e
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BRIDGE:

Wood Species: Maple
Style: Beveled
Finish: French Polish

BRIDGE PLATE:

Wood Species: Maple
Finish: French Polish
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TAILPIECE:

Style: Trapeze
Material: Chrome Plated Steel

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Kamale Ngoni NE0316c
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