{"title":"Mid-tier Kavals","description":"\u003cp\u003eReal wood or high-grade polyacetal, a step up from Intro without a professional-tier price.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-walnut-wood-kaval-mid","title":"American Walnut Wood Kaval – Mid","description":"\u003cp\u003e🎓 \u003cstrong\u003eLearning the kaval?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/beginner-kaval-course\"\u003eBeginner Course\u003c\/a\u003e with any kaval and get 20% off it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mid-level kaval turned from American walnut, a warm-toned wood that offers excellent value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalnut gives a warm, pleasant sound and a smooth finish - a great step up for players who want a real wooden instrument without a professional-tier price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/em\u003e American black walnut is one of the most prized furniture and cabinet woods in North America, valued for its stability and warm colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mid-level wooden kaval in American walnut, available in D, C and Bb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather case included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI personally play, tune and approve every one before it ships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing your key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e - the easiest to start on, the most common key, and the one all my lessons and materials are built around. My recommendation for beginners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e - slightly lower, and it blends beautifully with the human voice; traditionally the key used to accompany folk singers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBb\u003c\/strong\u003e - deep and rich, but a little harder to play: it is longer, so the finger holes are spaced wider apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy promise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurned by hand on the lathe by master kaval maker Biser Vasilev in Zlatograd, Bulgaria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-year warranty against manufacturing defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day money-back guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips worldwide from Bulgaria with tracking. In-stock instruments ship within 1 to 3 business days; made-to-order keys take about 2 to 3 weeks to craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the kaval?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/starter-bundle-plastic-kaval-intro-beginner-course\"\u003eStarter Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e is the easiest way to begin - a plastic kaval in D, the beginner course, and everything you need in one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #1a1a1a; border-radius:12px; padding:24px 26px; margin:28px 0; background:#fafaf8;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px; font-weight:700; font-size:1.2em;\"\u003eWhich kaval is right for you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px; color:#555; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003eA quick look at how the tiers compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:0.92em; min-width:480px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eIntro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eMid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px; background:#faf6ef; border-radius:8px 8px 0 0;\"\u003ePro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePVC or aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePolyacetal or walnut wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; background:#faf6ef;\"\u003eYour choice of 7 premium tonewoods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eSound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eGood for learning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eNoticeably richer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; background:#faf6ef;\"\u003eFull, professional voice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eFirst instrument, travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eStudents ready for a real wood tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; background:#faf6ef;\"\u003eSerious players, performing, gigging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eStarting at\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e149 EUR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e290 EUR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; background:#faf6ef;\"\u003e370 EUR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 10px 4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 10px 4px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/plastic-kaval-intro\"\u003eSee Intro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 10px 4px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/mid-tier-kavals\"\u003eSee Mid kavals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 10px 4px; background:#faf6ef; border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/pro-kavals\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eSee Pro kavals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0; font-size:0.85em; color:#666;\"\u003ePro kavals come in 7 different tonewoods. My personal recommendation is the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/cornelian-cherry-wood-kaval-pro\"\u003eCornelian Cherry, my flagship kaval\u003c\/a\u003e - or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/pro-kavals\"\u003ePro collection\u003c\/a\u003e to compare woods and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zhivko Vasilev","offers":[{"title":"\"D\" (Re)","offer_id":56944277127503,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"\"C\" (Do)","offer_id":56944277160271,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"\"Bb\" (Si Bemol) - Made to order - 2-3 weeks","offer_id":56944277193039,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/3476\/7439\/files\/Kaval_walnut_Zhivko_Vasilev_2.jpg?v=1769709409"},{"product_id":"plastic-kaval-mid","title":"Plastic Kaval – Mid","description":"\u003cp\u003e🎓 \u003cstrong\u003eLearning the kaval?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/beginner-kaval-course\"\u003eBeginner Course\u003c\/a\u003e with any kaval and get 20% off it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA professional-feeling plastic kaval, made with great precision from extremely durable, high-quality polyacetal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all my kavals it has the same finger holes as the wooden models, so your technique transfers directly. The higher-grade material gives a noticeably better sound than the Intro, while staying completely waterproof and easy to care for, which makes it ideal for students, gigging and outdoor playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mid-level kaval in high-quality polyacetal, available in D, C, Bb and A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely waterproof and virtually maintenance-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI personally play, tune and approve every one before it ships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing your key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e - the easiest to start on, the most common key, and the one all my lessons and materials are built around. My recommendation for beginners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e - slightly lower, and it blends beautifully with the human voice; traditionally the key used to accompany folk singers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBb\u003c\/strong\u003e - deep and rich, but a little harder to play: it is longer, so the finger holes are spaced wider apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e - the lowest and warmest, a semitone below Bb: it's longer still, so the last finger hole is offset slightly to the side, keeping it comfortable to reach. Made to order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy promise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-year warranty against manufacturing defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day money-back guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips worldwide from Bulgaria with tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the kaval?\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the key of D, the standard for Bulgarian folk music. Pair it with my \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/beginner-kaval-course\"\u003eBeginner Course\u003c\/a\u003e to learn from scratch, and add a \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/leather-case-for-kaval\"\u003eleather case\u003c\/a\u003e to keep it protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #1a1a1a; border-radius:12px; padding:24px 26px; margin:28px 0; background:#fafaf8;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px; font-weight:700; font-size:1.2em;\"\u003eWhich kaval is right for you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px; color:#555; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003eA quick look at how the tiers compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:0.92em; min-width:480px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eIntro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eMid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 10px; background:#faf6ef; border-radius:8px 8px 0 0;\"\u003ePro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePVC or aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003ePolyacetal or walnut wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; background:#faf6ef;\"\u003eYour choice of 7 premium tonewoods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eSound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eGood for learning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eNoticeably richer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; background:#faf6ef;\"\u003eFull, professional voice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eFirst instrument, travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eStudents ready for a real wood tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; background:#faf6ef;\"\u003eSerious players, performing, gigging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eStarting at\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e149 EUR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;\"\u003e290 EUR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px; background:#faf6ef;\"\u003e370 EUR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 10px 4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 10px 4px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/plastic-kaval-intro\"\u003eSee Intro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 10px 4px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/mid-tier-kavals\"\u003eSee Mid kavals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 10px 4px; background:#faf6ef; border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/pro-kavals\" style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eSee Pro kavals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0; font-size:0.85em; color:#666;\"\u003ePro kavals come in 7 different tonewoods. My personal recommendation is the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/cornelian-cherry-wood-kaval-pro\"\u003eCornelian Cherry, my flagship kaval\u003c\/a\u003e - or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/pro-kavals\"\u003ePro collection\u003c\/a\u003e to compare woods and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zhivko Vasilev","offers":[{"title":"\"D\" (Re) - Made to order - 2-3 weeks","offer_id":56944225222991,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"\"C\" (Do) - Made to order - 2-3 weeks","offer_id":56944225255759,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"\"Bb\" (Si Bemol) - Made to order - 2-3 weeks","offer_id":56944225288527,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"\"A\" (La) - Made to order - 2-3 weeks","offer_id":58330026737999,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/3476\/7439\/files\/Plastic_Kaval_Mid_by_Zhivko_Vasilev_3.jpg?v=1769710706"}],"url":"https:\/\/zhivkovasilev.com\/en-us\/collections\/mid-tier-kavals.oembed","provider":"Zhivko Vasilev","version":"1.0","type":"link"}