I absolutely love the sound of the Hluru kalimba! It is now my favorite one out of all my kalimbas. The tines are very comfortable to play, I didn't even know there could be such a difference in tine quality compared to my other ones. Even the highest tines have a clear and loud sound. The kalimba itself is also very beautiful in its color and the thickness of the wood makes for a good grip but is not too heavy. The grooves on the side make it comfortable to hold while playing. All in all I can only recommend the Hluru!