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Hello, I’m Loris Lombardo , a musician, handpan teacher and professional handpan maker. In this article I want to help you make the right choice if you are planning to buy your first handpan . Here I answer the most common questions people ask before buying a handpan online. 1. Should I buy a handpan near where I live? Many people search online: “where can I buy a handpan near me” or “handpan shop near me.” However, when choosing a handpan, the most important thing is not th

In recent years, the handpan has become an increasingly popular instrument. Its deep and meditative sound attracts musicians, sound healers, and people looking for an intuitive and relaxing way to make music. With the growing popularity of the instrument, many cheap handpans have appeared on the market, especially on platforms like Amazon. These instruments are often sold for $200–$300 , which can seem very appealing for beginners. But the real question is: can a cheap hand

After many years, it is finally back in my hands.The very first handmade handpan I built in 2015. This instrument represents the beginning of everything: years of research, experimentation with materials, and deep study to understand how to build a professional handpan with stable tuning and a rich, balanced sound. Today I want to compare it with a new D minor handpan , so you can clearly hear how experience and material evolution make a real difference in sound quality. 🛠

If you are looking for one of the most complete and fascinating handpans ever built , you are in the right place. Today we present the Lombardo Handpan in D Minor – 21 notes with Vortex effect , a handcrafted Italian instrument representing the evolution of our sound research. Why Choose a D Minor Handpan? The D Minor scale has always been considered one of the most emotional and expressive scales. Often described as “the scale of melancholy,” it is capable of conveying deep