The F2 Pygmy is a completely unique tuning. Just because of the enormously low ding, which is considerably lower than virtually any other tuning. Other F2 tunings are being added all the time, but the first tuning in this area was F2 Pygmy.
The structure of the F2 Pygmy is similar to that of Low Pygmy. The build-up is exactly the same as Low Pygmy, but then another bass note is added, which is as much as 8 notes lower than the second-lowest note. So a Low Pygmy with an added bass.
In the extended variant, this huge jump of eight tones is partly filled in by two extra bass pads at the bottom. The high is also further complemented by smaller bottom pads on the front of this pan.
With these low- and high-pitched extensions at the base of this handpan, you’ll have an enormous range at your disposal. From enchanting and overwhelming lows to sparkling and crisp highs.
The F2 Pygmy is an impressive tuning. The low frequencies in this pan create a nice warm blanket that is easy to play over. This combined with the fine and accessible playable structure of Low Pygmy makes it a fine tuning to play. Highly recommended for bass enthusiasts!
Stainless steel
Stainless steel is characterised by medium to above-average reverberation, and a nice clear sound. The mid-high fresh sound is something that comes out clearly with the sound of stainless steel. It has a bit less (top) high and a bit less low than Ember Steel, but moves a bit more into the (high) middle.
This makes stainless steel a fine and fresh sound, which today forms a nice middle ground within all the different sounds in terms of materials. It has slightly less reverb than Ember Steel, but clearly more reverb than nitrided steel.
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