Find HandPan For Sale

By on October 6, 2012

What are HandPan?

HandPan are steel, UFO shaped, hand-played relatives of the Steel Pan (often known as Steel drums), of Trinidad and Tobago.  The first HandPan (though the makers themselves, PANArt, do not call their creation a ‘HandPan’), was the ‘PANArt Hang’, more commonly known as the ‘Hang Drum’.  A resonant vessel that while sharing qualities with the Steel Pan, has a sound that is often remarked of as sounding more harp-like, or bell-like.

The Demand for PANArt Hang

The PANArt Hang (created by ‘Felix’, and ‘Sabina’, became hugely popular in the few short years following its creation in 2000.  Primarily due to YouTube videos, and the sharing of via social networks.  Which, unfortunately, due to the handmade nature of the Hang, and there being only two Hang-makers in the world.  Led to it becoming virtually impossible to acquire a Hang.  

The Birth of HandPan

With demand far exceeding supply, it was inevitable that other makers would appear, with their own ‘Hang-inspired’ creations.  And one-by-one they have.  Drawn by both love, money, or both.   First came the Caisa, the BElls, and the Halo.  Next the Spacedrum, the Bali Steel, the Disco, and the SPB.  So that now you, dear reader, if you’re just beginning in your search for a HandPan.  Have something of an advantage over those just a few short years back. With an ever increasing selection of HandPan being made available to choose from.

>> Find HandPan for Sale <<

eBay is arguably one of the safest places to buy a HandPan.  However, it is worth being aware that while there is an ever incresing number of HandPan being made available to musicians, and collectors.  Not all HandPan are created equally.  

So be sure to do your research before commiting to purchase.  List of HandPan Makers

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