OHR Handpan 16-Note D Kurd – Ember Steel (Elite Series)

IMPORTANT: Import duties and customs fees are included in the shipping cost for all air delivery orders to the U.S., Canada, and Australia. For sea freight orders, import duties and taxes are included for U.S. orders only. For all other countries and shipping methods, additional customs duties, import taxes, VAT, or other clearance charges may apply upon arrival.

OHR 12+4 D Kurd Ember Steel ELITE SERIES:

The OHR Elite Series 16-Note D Kurd Handpan (12+4)* is a premium, artist-grade instrument crafted from high-quality Ember Steel and hand-tuned by an experienced master tuner. This model delivers exceptional harmonic richness, razor-sharp tuning stability, and a deep emotional range that sets it apart from standard handpans.

With 12 notes on the top shell and 4 additional notes on the bottom, this Elite Series instrument offers an extended melodic palette with incredible sensitivity and responsiveness. Every detail — from the overtone structure to the sustain profile — is crafted for players who demand the absolute highest quality.

Every Elite Series handpan is made to order and crafted exclusively for you. Unlike our Core Series, each Elite instrument undergoes an extended approximately 2-month hand-crafting and master-tuning process. This additional time allows for the exceptional precision required to shape, refine, and calibrate every note, resulting in the elite-level sound, responsiveness, and musical expression that define the Elite Series.

Because each instrument is individually crafted by hand, we appreciate your patience while your handpan is brought to life with the highest level of care and attention to detail.

This is the instrument for serious players, sound healers, recording artists, and anyone seeking the richest, most expressive sound OHR offers.

Elite Series Features

✔ Premium Ember Steel for stunning resonance & tuning stability

✔ 53cm diameter

✔ 16 notes total (12 top notes (including the central ding) + 4 bottom notes)*

✔ Made to order — 2 month production time for Elite series

✔ Tuned with master-level precision

✔ Key: D Scale: Kurd*

✔ Tuned in 432Hz or 440Hz

✔ Finish options: Goldy Bronze

✔ Includes free padded soft bag

* Prefer a different key, scale, or number of notes?

All OHR handpans are made to order and can be crafted in your preferred key (e.g., C, D, E, F, G, A) and scale (e.g., Curd, Hejaz, Amara, Celtic, and more).

To request a custom build, simply email us at hello@onehumanrhythm.com.

If you’re unsure which combination is right for you, we’re happy to guide you.

Why the Elite Series?

• Crafted by an experienced master tuner

• Ember Steel delivers exceptional sustain, clarity & overtone control

• More stable tuning over years of playing

• Deeper, warmer, more expressive tone

• Ideal for performance, recording, sound healing & advanced compositions

• Perfect long-term instrument for players wanting elite sound quality

What's included?

• OHR Elite Series Handpan D Kurd 16 Note
• Soft carry/protective bag

• Get the OHR Mini Course free — we’ll send your access email around 4 weeks after purchase (once your order is either on its way to you or has arrived).

Sound & Playability

The Elite Series offers:

• Long, silky sustain

• Balanced overtone structure

• Warm, deep bass tone

• High sensitivity to touch

• Huge emotional range

The additional side notes allow you to create chord progressions, counter-melodies and rhythmic phrasing impossible on smaller models.

Perfect For:

• Serious handpan artists

• Sound healers & meditation practitioners

• Professional recording & live performance

• Musicians wanting elite quality

• Players ready to upgrade to a lifelong instrument

Free Soft Bag Included

Every Elite Series handpan ships with a padded soft bag for protection and travel.

Production Time

Each Elite Series handpan is custom crafted to order.

As our Elite Series represents the highest level of craftsmanship, each instrument undergoes an extended approximately 2-month production process. This allows our master craftsmen the additional time required to precisely shape, tune, refine, and perfect every note to our exacting standards.

While we always strive to complete instruments as efficiently as possible, we never rush the process. The extra time is what ensures the exceptional sound quality, responsiveness, and musicality that define the Elite Series.

Shipping & Delivery

Once your handpan is ready, it will be shipped via international courier.

Air delivery usually takes 2 weeks, however international shipping and customs clearance can occasionally extend delivery to up to 3–4 weeks.

Boat delivery typically takes 4-5 weeks, however delays outside of our control, and custom clearance can occasionally extend delivery timeframes.

If your shipment experiences any customs inspection or delay, we will keep you fully updated throughout the process.

Import duties and customs fees are included in the shipping cost for all air delivery orders to the U.S., Canada, and Australia. For sea freight orders, import duties and taxes are included for U.S. orders only. For all other countries and shipping methods, additional customs duties, import taxes, VAT, or other clearance charges may apply upon arrival.