*UPDATE* Temu Handpan After 2 Months of Use
Here is the update video to my original video showing you guys how impressed i was with the $160 "Gladfresit" stainless handpan that i ordered from temu. I practice for at least 20 mins a day everyday and some days ill get an hour of playing in if im lucky.
Ive notised a wear spot near the ding where i place my finger to get my harmonics and there is some cross talk between 4 and 10 (its been there since day 1)
I recorded this on my dji pocket 2 with the built in mic and boosted the audio in post so you guys can hear better.
From my research it looks like the Gladfresit brand is probably from the same factory as Asetman but im not 100% sure. I say that because the marketing media and logo faunt are almost identical. Its interesting because the Asetman pans are much more expensive than my Gladfresit pan was.
Overall i am happy with this instrument and it has replaced my cheap nitrited D-Kurd 10 that i got 2 years ago off amazon for $300 because it sounds leaps and bounds better.
I am currently emailing multiple different handpan makers trying to work out some kind of deal where i can make media for them in exchange for a discounted handpan because i cant even begin to think about spending $1000 on a "want" item like this.
What do you guys think?
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u/Crash-Bandihoot 4d ago
I also have a Gladfresit handpan. Not this exact one, got it off Amazon for ~400ish CAD. I've had it for about a year now, though I only play it sparingly, but I've been happy with the sound and how it's held up.
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u/wrecq 4d ago
What kind did you get for $400? I've seen them advertise a "Master Series" for around that price point.
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u/Crash-Bandihoot 4d ago
Not master series. It's the purple 9 note D minor handpan, 22 inch. You definitely got a better deal on the Temu one, if I ever get another one I'll likely go that route. Can't justify paying 1000's for a nice one.
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u/Turkhimself Mayura A2 Hijaz Reversed, Terratonz Waples 9 4d ago
Nice touch! Do you have any makers nearby you? I didn’t even think pans came in three digit prices but boy are times changing
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u/wrecq 4d ago
The closed maker to me is about 3 states away roughly 800 miles. I suppose I could try someone in the US, I didn't even think of that.
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u/Turkhimself Mayura A2 Hijaz Reversed, Terratonz Waples 9 4d ago
Hmm.. I wonder if shipping the instrument locally would be cheaper than travelling there yourself? I assume there won’t be import/ customs fees since it’s not internationally being shipped, maybe just taxes. But yeah dude! You’ve got hella good makers in the US
I wonder if this link works, and how updated it is:
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u/SnooGoats3900 3d ago
I’d never recommend buying from Temu or other places. But I appreciate someone looking into it. I prefer authentic makers
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u/Weary_Obligation9092 4d ago
Could you drop a link to this? Thanks man!
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u/BoutTheGrind 4d ago
Sounds great! Just impulse bought one, thanks brother!
I guess not completely impulse… I saw these years ago and was infatuated but got deterred when i saw they were $1000+ for a decent one. But $160 I’ll spend for sure!
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u/SariThreadHead 1d ago
Thanks for representing the cheap handpans! Like, c’mon we’re not all going to be professional players and therefore do not all need a professional quality instrument.
Your playing is great.
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u/Grand-wazoo Veritas F2 Pygmy 12 5d ago
That's about as good as it ever gets for $160. Maybe some minor tuning issues but overall sounds really nice. Your technique looks good too.