{"title":"International Handpans","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobally Sourced Handpans — Dave's Personally Vetted Picks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNot every handpan needs to be handcrafted in Dave's own shop to earn a spot on our shelves. This collection is sourced from skilled manufacturers around the world, and tuned internationally — each one personally selected by Dave because it's the closest thing to handcrafted quality without the handcrafted price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHere's the honest truth: these aren't Dave's own builds. They're made by international manufacturers who've put in the work to get tuning, sustain, and tone shaping right. Dave plays and tests every model in this lineup himself before it ever makes it onto our site — if it doesn't sound good, it doesn't sell here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWho these are for: musicians who want to experience a real handpan — the meditative tone, the responsive feel, the way a single note can fill a room — without committing to a high-end handcrafted instrument right out of the gate. Maybe you're not sure if the handpan is \"your thing\" yet. Maybe you're a teacher, a therapist, or a parent buying for someone who's just starting out. Maybe you just want something that sounds great and doesn't wreck your budget. Either way, this is your entry point.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fermata-10-note-stainless-steel-handpan","title":"Fermata 10 Note Stainless Steel Handpan","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMeet the D Kurd Handpan — one of the most beloved scales in the handpan world, and a perfect starting point if you're new to these instruments. With 10 notes across the top shell, this handpan gives you room to explore melodic phrasing while still keeping things intuitive enough to play by feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis piece is internationally sourced and tuned to 440Hz, the standard reference pitch most musicians expect. It's crafted from stainless steel, prized for its durability and bright, clear sustain — built to hold up to regular play without the upkeep some other steel types demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLike every handpan in this collection, it's not one of Dave's own handcrafted builds — but it didn't just land on our site sight unseen, either. Dave personally played and approved this exact scale and steel combination before it made the cut, so you're getting a real, road-tested instrument, not a gamble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhy D Kurd: it's warm, grounded, and forgiving — the kind of scale that sounds good even when you're just noodling. Great for meditation, sound healing, beginner practice, or just decompressing after a long day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhat's included: handpan backpack\u003cbr\u003eNotes: 10 (top shell)\u003cbr\u003eScale: D Kurd\u003cbr\u003eTuning: 440Hz\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Internationally sourced, personally selected by Dave\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dave's Island Instruments (Dii)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52592237314329,"sku":null,"price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/4835\/1001\/files\/1_9e662d2a-d7f9-458d-ba92-6cca656a2dcf.png?v=1781643397"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/4835\/1001\/collections\/1_400e00a7-5bc6-41de-b361-c9a50350dece.png?v=1781643086","url":"https:\/\/davesislandinstruments.com\/collections\/international-handpans.oembed","provider":"Dave's Island Instruments (Dii)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}