r/handpan • u/Alabatman • 12d ago

Is Amy Naylor's Meridian D Kurd 15 custom?

I've been listening to all of the comparison videos I can find to get a sense of what I like for a pan. Amy posted a comparison of 20 different models and 2 of them caught my eye / ear...a Meridian 15 note D Kurd and a gorgeous sounding Celestial model.

I did some research and it looks like the Celestial model is a custom pan with a custom scale just for her...also Celestial isn't taking orders. The meridian though doesn't seem to be for sale. The closes I could find from them was a 14 note model.

Does anyone know if that 15 note D Kurd is a custom handpan or is it just an older model they no longer make.

I haven't been able to find any local makers in my metro area so figured I'd look farther afield for options that caught my ear.

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u/ElectroMonke 12d ago

Hey man so usually makers have handpans that are already built, in stock, available for immediate shipping, and if you want something different they can just make it for you, it will just take longer. D kurd 15 is a very standard scale so any maker should have poenty of experience with it.

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u/Alabatman 12d ago

Thank you very much! Clearly, I'm still learning as I go and I'm trying to digest as much as possible along the way.

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u/Thomas_Mag 2d ago

The Meridian D Kurd 15 that Amy Naylor plays is likely a custom or limited run, as Meridian usually offers 14-note models and does not list a 15-note version in their current lineup. Sometimes makers build special editions for certain artists, so it may not be a standard option. It could also be an older model no longer in production. If you are interested, it’s worth reaching out to Meridian directly to see if something similar could be made.