To buy kora instrument at artisan’s shop

The kora, magical harp from West Africa linked to the Manding tradition… if you are looking for a kora: Welcome! I am kora maker and musician specialised in African kora. I build handcrafted koras using traditional materials and techniques.

To build each kora dedicating its time, this is my philosophy, respecting its tempos, with attention and care, skipping from serial productions. Here each kora acquires its own soul, its voice, always seeking for being in tune with the original traditional sound.

Contact me to know if there are koras in stock or to order a new one to built (the most common) or if you have questions after browsing in the website.

If you clicked “Contact me” blue text above and nothing happened then you can contact me manually writing my email address in your email manager: kora.manding.harps@gmail.com

Kora models

General Informations

Kora TAMLA

Standard model
700 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic (electroacoustic version +160 EUR).
Weight : 3,7 Kg.
Measures : 41,0 x 115,0 x 23,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use ‘Contact email’, thank you…

Contact email

If you clicked “Contact email” blue button above and nothing happened then you can contact me manually writing my email address in your email manager: kora.manding.harps@gmail.com

Kora with great sound quality RESONANCE model

Kora SALIA

Resonance model
850 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic (electroacoustic version +160 EUR).
Weight : 3,5 Kg.
Measures : 42,0 x 120,0 x 27,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

Note : The acoustic version of SALIA is 850 EUR while the electroacoustic version is +160 EUR.

To buy or query use ‘Contact email’, thank you…

Kora LITTLE WONTOO

Light Travel model
650 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Classical guitar.
Sound : Acoustic (electroacoustic version +160 EUR).
Weight : 2,5 Kg.
Measures : 36,5 x 111,5 x 20,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

Note : This LIGHT TRAVEL model is served with classical guitar pegs and small calabash (35 cm. tall arpox.). If you desire some modification on this version contact me to find out the new price.

To buy or query use ‘Contact email’, thank you…

Kora for travel (LIGHT TRAVEL) and great sound (RESONANCE).

Kora BAKAU / kora BUNJA

Light Travel Resonance model
800 EUR / 800 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Classical Guitar.
Sound : Acoustic (electroacoustic version +160 EUR).
Weight : 3,1 Kg.
Measures : 36,0 x 116,0 x 22,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

Note: This LIGHT TRAVEL model comes with classical guitar pegs and a small calabash (35 cm. tall aprox.). If you desire some modiification on this version contact me to find out the new price.

To buy or query use ‘Contact email’, thank you…

Kora BANJUL / kora DOUGA

Standard model
775 EUR / 875 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic (electroacoustic version +160 EUR).
Weight : 4,1 Kg.
Measures : 48 x 121,5 x 24* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

Pour acheter ou consulter utilisez ‘Contact email’, merci…

To buy chromatic Kora musical instrument

Kora NZIENGUI PAPÉ

Semitones model (“chromatic” kora)
1.350 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic (electroacoustic version +160 EUR).
Weight : 5,5 Kg.
Measures : 49,5 x 126,5 x 25,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use ‘Contact email’, thank you…

Semitones kora (chromatic) maker with high quality sound.

Kora LOLO YAMAA / kora IROO

Semitones Full Bass Resonance model (24 strings)
1.650 EUR / 1.950 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic (electroacoustic version +160 EUR).
Weight : 5,5 Kg.
Measures : 46,0 x 136,0 x 27,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

Note : LOLO YAMAA is having basic plain decoration while IROO is having complex decoration (+300 EUR).
Decorations can vary between 50 EUR to 300 EUR or even more (ask for more info.).

To buy or query use ‘Contact email’, thank you…

Kora MBEMBA DIABATE

Standard model SEWED (special edition)
950 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic (electroacoustic version +160 EUR).
Weight : 3,4 Kg.
Measures : 49,5 x 122,0 x 24,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use ‘Contact email’, thank you…

Kora MANSA

Full Bass model (24 strings)
875 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic.
Weight : 4,0 Kg.
Measures : 49,5 x 132 x 23,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

Note : This model FULL BASS is having 24 strings, instead of the 22 strings found in standard koras. FULL BASS is completing the lowest octave of the kora, where 2G, 2A, and sometimes 2B are missing bass notes in standard koras (Ask for more info.).

To buy or query use ‘Contact email’, thank you…

Vegan kora without animal skin, only wood

Kora KIRIKORONI

Skin Free model
850 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : No skin, 100% wood.
Pegs : Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic (electroacoustic version +160 EUR).
Weight : 3,0 Kg.
Measures : 38,0 x 117 x 21,0* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use ‘Contact email’, thank you…

Kora with calabash, nylon strings, guitar pegs, wooden neck

Kora JALIYA

Standard model Ultra White finish
1200 EUR

Features, options and contact

Skin : Several options (ask for info).
Pegs : Electric guitar.
Sound : Acoustic (electroacoustic version +160 EUR).
Weight : 3,7 Kg.
Measures : 40,7 x 117 x 19,5* cm. (x,y,z) *bridge off.

To buy or query use ‘Contact email’, thank you…

Thank you for your feedback…

You can check more customer reviews and ratings about ‘KORA manding harps’ on Google Business.
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Instrument
The sound of my Kora and the ones you are making is fucking awesome!
They are beautiful, and less heavy weight.

After sales support
Always perfect!

Jali Sam Sussoh (Gambia)

Instrument
I am very happy with the sound of the instrument.

After sales support
Very kind, I know that I can count on the maker for any question or observation.

Antonio Z. (Spain)

Instrument
Aesthetics and sound I like them a lot.

After sales support
Rating: 10/10

Client hidden (USA)

Instrument
The sound is good! (…) I love the feedback of it. There’s something special about the way it reverberates.

After sales support
I did not ask for support yet.

Client hidden (USA)

Instrument
Wonderful craftsmanship… Great sound, easy to tune… Grateful for the detailed PDF instructions to start the process of playing this kora… Communication was superb! it was very nice to have photos sent to me during the build.

After sales support
Rating: 09/10

Tye B. (USA)

KORA manding harps

Kora maker (West African Harps) · Contact : kora.manding.harps@gmail.com

How does it work to buy a Kora?

To buy a Kora you have to contact me by electronic mail (Contact email).

• I will guide you and give you personalized support during the purchase.
• I will solve all your questions and give you advice if you need it.

Note: you can also contact just to ask and that does not commit you to anything.

Aside each Kora there is the legend "Features, options and contact". Inside if you press the button "Contact email" your email manager will automatically open to start sending a message to my store. If it doesn't work, you can always do it manually, by writing to me at:

kora.manding.harps@gmail.com
My name is Carlos.

At any time you can contact me by phone (+34 692 670 822). Note: Regardless of whether you call by phone or not, the purchase procedure will always continue by email.

In this FAQs article (frequently asked questions) you will find more extensive information about the purchase process, take a look at it and if you have more questions do not hesitate to contact me.

And when you buy your Kora also...

You will have indefinite personalized after-sales support. You will be able to contact me by e-mail, by videoconference and/or by phone if you have problems or questions about your new Kora... and help on related issues.

You will receive by email a PDF 'Getting Started Guide' with information regarding your new instrument:

• Manual with instructions.
• Various help through videos and diagrams on how to change strings, tune correctly, take care of your instrument... and more.
• Important recommendations and warnings, etc.

Thus, you will receive valuable information that many of us would have liked to have when we acquired our Kora ; )

To hear examples of built Koras

Head over to Sound Demos to get a general idea of the acoustic quality of the Koras I build.

Note: For various reasons it is impossible for me to have recordings of all the Koras that I make, so 'Sound Demos' is basically to get an idea of the general quality.

More informations

I offer payment facilities for the purchase of the Kora, in case you need it.

Any acoustic Kora can be electrified (electroacoustic Kora) to connect to an amplifier and/or computer; there are several systems that I can install for you.

You will find answers to many more questions you have (about shipping costs, payment process... etc) and other questions that may not occur to you right now, in this article FAQs (frequently asked questions). Take a look and if you have any further questions feel free to contact me.

Remember (!) that in the list of Koras in this e-Shop the images of Koras are buttons and that by pressing them you can see more photos of each Kora and in a larger size.

To buy kora instrument at artisan’s shop

Kora TAMLA

Features, options and contact

Kora SALIA

Features, options and contact

Kora LITTLE WONTOO

Features, options and contact

Kora BAKAU / kora BUNJA

Features, options and contact

Kora BANJUL / kora DOUGA

Features, options and contact

Kora NZIENGUI PAPÉ

Features, options and contact

Kora LOLO YAMAA / kora IROO

Features, options and contact

Kora MBEMBA DIABATE

Features, options and contact

Kora MANSA

Features, options and contact

Kora KIRIKORONI

Features, options and contact

Kora JALIYA

Features, options and contact

Thank you for your feedback…

Standard

Light Tavel

Semitone Levers

Skin Free

Resonance

How does it work to buy a Kora?

And when you buy your Kora also...

To hear examples of built Koras

More informations