E / A B Db Eb E F# Ab B
Cheerfulness, purity, simplicity and lightness The F #, G #, A, C # and D # naturally follow the scale
Size: 55cm in diameter and about 27cm high
Weight: 4.5kg
Nitrided steel
Tuned from traditional A 440Hz (A 432Hz possible)
Oil and micro fiber provided
E Sabye
Upon receipt of the order, the start of the manufacturing of your instrument will begin depending on the other orders already received.
Current manufacturing lead time is approximately 1-2 months
For each instrument shipment, a rigid Evatek transport cover is systematically resold at cost price (€200) to guarantee its safety. Padded packaging completes the protection. Signage is also added to each package.
Instruments are insured, tracked and handled by hand
Once deposited, the tracking number is sent to you so that you can follow your instrument
Apply about once a month a product to nourish the steel (example: Phoenix oil, coconut oil, diluted beeswax ...) using your micro fiber cloth provided
Increase or decrease this frequency depending on use, outdoor play, humid, saline environments, etc.
Ideally, apply a quick swipe of microfiber lightly soaked in oil after each long playing session in order to stop the action of corrosion due to the acidity and salts naturally present on the skin
About every two months, scouring your handpan 70/90 with alcohol to clean the successive layers oils and dust trapped in, then re apply oil
During the fabrication process, the Naos receive several heat treatments to stabilize the notes over time
A tuning check is free within six months of your purchase if it has been properly used and maintained
Naos retunes and repairs your handpan. Outside the warranty period, the instrument needs to be examined before proposing a variable estimate depending on the work to be provided
A meeting is possible and even desired as far as possible in order to be able to directly discuss your desires and be able to try out the different instruments present on site in real life, then it's always more fun to meet, isn't it?
The Naos are made in the heart of the Alps in a human-sized workshop located 10 minutes south of Grenoble
Do not hesitate to contact me for a meeting
Like all musical instruments, a handpan must avoid falling or receiving shocks
Always transport your handpan in a suitable bag
Play gently and without sticks
Avoid strong heat and direct sunlight which could cause detuning
Always favor the storage of your instrument on the "Gu" collar located on the underside
Keep your instrument away from humidity and temperature variations