In the course of my 4 years as a developer and main tuner for Saraz Handpans, I have tuned over 300 new Saraz Handpan instruments and have experience in tuning well over 1000 instruments from various builders including Panart Hang, Bellart, Pantheon Steel, SpB Pantams, Echo Sound Sculpture, Ayasa handpans, CFoulke, Meraki, Mudhra Handpan, Isthmus Instruments, Makai handpans, and the list continues .   

 

One of the challenging aspects of tuning such an array of handpans from different builders is understanding the various techniques used by each handpan maker.  The way a Panart Hang is tuned can be quite different than the way a Pantheon Steel Halo is tuned, etc.  There are numerous methods that can be used for handpan tuning and it is up to each builder to design.   Another aspect to consider when tuning handpans is having knowledge of the material used as well as the way the instrument was formed.  Whether your instrument was drawn, hammer sunk, hydro formed, spun, or rolled will have an impact on the tuning techniques implemented.  Having built instruments upon most of these platforms, attending numerous festivals, as well as having instruments shipped to me from around the world, I have experience tuning handpans made from all of these methods and continue to develop my understanding of how these differences inform which approach to undertake.  Whether you are here for a routine tune up or are looking for help repairing your damaged Hang or Handpan Drum, feel free to browse the site and to contact me at any time!