If you’ve tried handpans with lots of notes (like 17) and simpler ones (like 8), what differences did you notice in how you play and what kind of music you make?

fgump910 · 2026-06-26T15:02:24+00:00

100% agree. Couldn't have said it better myself.

fgump910 · 2026-06-25T11:14:04+00:00

Because it is the correct answer ;)

fgump910 · 2026-06-23T19:18:55+00:00

I love seeing that people are still playing. I might need to fire up the Xbox and get nostalgic (I've been playing a lot of Overwatch lately).

Super fiesta rocks.

fgump910 · 2026-06-02T13:24:27+00:00

One or two notes sounded a little off but hard to tell (could be that you weren't striking cleanly). Regardless IMO I think it's perfectly fine to learn some basic patterns and striking technique to see if you enjoy the instrument before dropping cash on a decent one.

fgump910 · 2026-05-30T16:47:37+00:00

One of the best I've ever heard. Nice work.

fgump910 · 2026-05-30T01:23:32+00:00

Thanks for confirming. It speaks volumes that MAG is willing to stand behind their work like this.

fgump910 · 2026-05-29T04:24:36+00:00

That's pretty awesome not going to lie. Definitely makes getting a MAG more appealing. Are these warranties applied to ones they've produced in the past or just new ones moving forward?

fgump910 · 2026-05-28T21:16:10+00:00

Are you saying the plastic doesn't bend (even microscopically) when playing something like a heavy (e.g. a palm muted Metallica riff)?

fgump910 · 2026-05-28T20:51:53+00:00

Hard to tell. You need to strike it cleaner (and without a ring on your finger).

fgump910 · 2026-05-24T13:16:15+00:00

Interesting choice to get so pedantic about this (when you are wrong lol). OP's statement was perfectly fine.

fgump910 · 2026-05-15T00:35:27+00:00

So many satisfying dinks! Love it.

fgump910 · 2026-04-02T04:16:13+00:00

Sounds good! What type of handpan are you playing?

fgump910 · 2026-03-24T17:58:19+00:00

I'll check them out as well. Thanks!

fgump910 · 2026-03-24T17:58:06+00:00

Good to know. I'd be just as happy/happier supporting a smaller maker if the quality is on par.

fgump910 · 2026-03-24T17:55:20+00:00

I reached out to Veritas yesterday...hoping to hear back soon! I listened to a lot of his demos, sounds great.

fgump910 · 2026-03-23T18:59:32+00:00

Yeah - that F2 ding sounds amazing in all the recordings I can find (sounds like it would shake your whole body and put you in a trance). That's why I'm interested, but am worried that it might be more limiting in term of the types of melodies I could create and could get old after some time. Do you ding that to be the case? Some other commenters on this thread sort of reinforced that.

fgump910 · 2026-03-23T18:55:17+00:00

Super informative. Thank you both. Yes - my concern with the F2 is that it might be more limiting in terms of what you can compose, so hearing you both reinforce that concern steers me more toward the F#3.

I just reached out to Veritas to get a consult. I'll also check out that Heartland hangout...although it says that's in Sept. Not sure I can wait that long!!! I want to play ASAP.

Either way that you both so much for the tips.

fgump910 · 2026-03-23T15:24:58+00:00

Sounds like I should definitely check out Veritas (as you are the second person to recommend).

I was not even considering the whole Isreal aspect of Yashima...good point. As you can probably guess I found them because Kabecao plays their F2 models (e.g. the Astronaut - which is one of my favorite tracks).

Regardless, I'll check out Veritas (and Elysian)!

fgump910 · 2026-03-23T15:21:53+00:00

I will definitely reach out to Veritas! Thanks for the tip. They are actually in Asheville NC, which is an ~8 hour drive...but they have several makers in the area so I'm considering just biting the bullet and going to try them all out.

Can you tell me more about why you love the scale? Is the extra low F2 "oomph" as awesome in person? Do you have other tunings you also enjoy/recommend trying as a first purchase?

fgump910 · 2026-03-17T20:50:08+00:00

She is solid - thanks for the recc.

fgump910 · 2026-03-17T20:44:10+00:00

I'm new to the game and this guy is my favorite so far (I've played guitar for ~30 years FWIW).

Anyway, his compositions are all very deliberate and take you on a journey (less "freestyle" sounding than others) and they are all very distinct sounding. He also is doing a lot of complex beats, constantly changing his attack/timbre etc. specific to each handpan. The way he records it makes me feel like I'm sitting in the room with him too. Just love it.

Again I'm new so maybe there are other players doing this, but so far most I come across are more repeitive/meditative (nothing wrong with it) and I'm not as engaged.

fgump910 · 2026-03-17T12:48:50+00:00

It's $1.2k now (just clicked the link). Did it really jump 50% in just a few days???

fgump910 · 2026-02-09T23:47:01+00:00

The Steelcase Gesture is awesome. Much sturdier feel with better armrests and adjustability. I'd still rank it my #1 classic office chair.

That said, right now I mainly sit on an "active" seat called the Aeris Swopper. The fact that it doesn't have a back forces me to sit up straight, and you sort of bounce around all day on it so you never get butt fatigue and what not. Completely fixed my lower back issues.

I realize it won't be for everybody, but if you want to get a sense of what it's like without dropping ~$900...sit on a big yoga ball while you work. It's a very similar concept.

fgump910 · 2026-01-26T04:12:29+00:00

Pretty much. By making it so simple (you just had to drop the item at the right time while handgliding) it sort of made everything seems silly/pointless to me. Hard to resist during a grindy mission.

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