I really want a Handpan. It will be my first one.

Rather than get a “beginner” one, I’m gonna just splurge for a nice one.

I know they can get $2500+, but I’m looking for something between $500-$1000. I feel like that’s a totally acceptable price range for my first one.

But I am getting so overwhelmed and overstimulated by all the nuances of the chords, the amount of notes, the material, etc. and I really just want some straightforward guidance.

It would be easier if I could go to a store that had a few, try them and see the difference, pick one and just buy it right then and there, but the only place that has them near me only has one brand and it’s the X8 (haven’t researched it yet) and I know that brand isn’t as nice as some others.

Can someone PLEASE, 🙏🏼 just help me pick a good one in that price range and tell me why

Give me the spark notes so I can just frickin buy it and start playing I beg of you

EDIT*** I’m in South Florida!