{"product_id":"ayasa-d-aegean-20","title":"Ayasa D Aegean 20","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This handpan is currently only available as a pre-sale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuminous Aegean Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spacious, luminous, and quietly mysterious - built on an extended D Lydian with an open, floating quality that is both melodic and lyrical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep B2 Bass Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e: A remarkably deep B2 adds an extraordinary low-end layer and presence that the standard Aegean does not have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull 20-Note Range\u003c\/strong\u003e: Compared to the D Aegean 18, two additional high notes (G#5 and A5) on the top side extend the shimmering upper register - for even more melodic freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Ember Steel Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ayasa's proprietary Ember Steel produces a distinctly warm, rounded tone with exceptional sustain, resilient to temperature and humidity for outdoor playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAyasa Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaped using a standardised deep-draw method for consistent shell thickness, delivering a clear, balanced sound with bell-like precision in the upper tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ayasa D Aegean 20 is the most complete version of Ayasa's Aegean - spacious, luminous, and quietly mysterious. Built on an extended D Lydian scale and anchored by a remarkably deep B2 bass note, it creates a beautiful, mysterious atmosphere that suits every mood from deep meditation to expansive melodic exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/EfxaThDFofw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Intermediate and Advanced Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aegean scale occupies a unique place in the handpan world: bright and lyrical, yet with an undercurrent of depth that invites real exploration. The D Aegean 20 takes the beloved D Aegean 18 layout and adds two more notes at the very top of the range, extending the singing upper register with the scale's characteristic Mediterranean clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep B2 adds an extraordinary low-end layer, while the extended bottom register opens the full harmonic range of the instrument. The result is a handpan equally suited to deep meditative moods and rich, harmonically layered compositions - capable of holding both in a single session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSound and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Ayasa handpan is shaped using a standardised deep-draw method - a process refined over more than a decade - that ensures a consistent shell thickness across the entire instrument. This precision is the foundation of Ayasa's signature sound: clear, balanced, and resonant across every note field, with a full low register and bell-like precision in the upper tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D Aegean 20 is crafted from Ayasa's proprietary Ember Steel - a stainless steel alloy developed in-house that produces a distinctly warm, rounded tone with exceptional sustain. Ember Steel is also notably more resilient to temperature and humidity changes than standard nitrided steel, making it an ideal material for players who perform outdoors or in varying conditions. Its characteristic bronze patina deepens naturally over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Ayasa Instruments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yataoshop.com\/collections\/ayasa\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eAyasa Instruments\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was founded in the Netherlands by Ralf van den Bor, who began his journey with steel in 2013 after becoming captivated by the handpan's unique ability to move people. After 18 months of intensive research, prototyping, and refinement, the first Ayasa series was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver a decade later, Ayasa has grown into one of the most respected handpan makers in the world, built by a small, dedicated team that values depth of craft over volume of production. 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