The Hammered Mbira uses the steel rods from the Mbira or thumb piano and the layout of the Hammered Dulcimer. It was originally designed by Don MacLane a Kinetic Sculptor and Luthier from Oregon in the USA over 20 years ago. For more information about the history of the instrument please see my Mbira History page.
I currently make 2 models, here is Mary Lynn Michal playing the larger 13/12 Crossover Mbira with Ken Kolodner playing one of my 16/15 Hammered Dulcimers with Dampers when they recently visited the UK.
Mary Lynn liked the 13/12 so much she has agreed to be my USA distributor.
Check my Mbira Models page to see what instruments are currently available and use the contact form if you have any questions or wish to discuss your requirements.