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Bass guitar vs Kalimba

Bass guitar and kalimba have 93% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatBass guitarKalimba
Time a week3 hours a week1 hour a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmCalm
To start$200$30

Choose bass guitar if

  • Costs more to start
  • Takes longer to get good at
  • Slower to reward you

About $200 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About bass guitar

Choose kalimba if

  • Cheaper to start
  • Quicker to pick up
  • Quicker first wins

About $30 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About kalimba

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.