Vanda VIP Series Handpan – Stainless Steel, 9‑Note (D Minor)

Vanda VIP Series – Stainless steel flagship

This stainless steel Vanda VIP handpan sits at the top of the maker’s range, crafted in Iran with the same care and tuning precision that has made Vanda one of the best‑known Persian handpan brands.
Every shell is shaped, hammered and tuned by hand to achieve a rich, expressive voice with excellent projection.

Stainless steel for lush, sustained resonance

Stainless steel handpans are loved for their long, flowing sustain and complex overtones. On this VIP model you can expect:

• Very warm, “singing” resonance that blooms after each strike
• Ozone‑like halo of overtones ideal for meditative, ambient and sound‑therapy work
• High resistance to rust and humidity, with easier day‑to‑day maintenance than carbon or plain steel

Compared with the nitrided version, the stainless VIP has a more open, atmospheric sound with longer note tails, inviting slow, spacious playing.

D Kurd (D minor) – versatile, player‑friendly scale

The instrument is tuned in a 9‑note D Kurd (D minor) configuration, a musical and forgiving scale that works beautifully on its own or in combination with other handpans and acoustic instruments.
It is a favourite choice for yoga, sound baths, film music and singer‑songwriter accompaniment because it effortlessly produces emotional, consonant harmonies.

Build & dimensions

• Approx. diameter: 55–60 cm, a comfortable standard size for most players
• Approx. weight: around 3.8 kg
• Smooth, polished central ding with rounded rim for relaxed hand positioning
• Carefully balanced note fields for even volume and tuning stability across the scale

What’s included

• Padded soft case for safe storage and transport
• Basic care kit (oil and cloth) to maintain the finish and protect against moisture
• Craft warranty from Vanda covering manufacturing defects (see our warranty information)

Who this handpan suits

The Vanda VIP Stainless Steel 9‑Note D Kurd is an excellent choice for sound healers, yoga and meditation facilitators, recording artists and serious hobbyists who want a highly resonant, “singing” instrument.
If you enjoy slow, spacious playing, chordal textures and long drones, the stainless VIP series will feel immediately inspiring.