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Truly one of a kind.

Welcome to Acero Harmonic Handpans.

Handmade metal sound sculptures handbuilt in Warwickshire, UK. At Acero Harmonic Handpans, I, Chris, pour over eight years of experience and my love for percussion and metalwork into each handcrafted instrument.

Blending musical artistry with meticulous craftsmanship, I shape instruments that connect deeply with those who play them. I embrace a personalised approach, listening to the unique needs of each musician, so that every handpan I craft brings joy, inspiration, and a sense of peace to their journey.

Discover the harmony between craftsmanship and soul with a handcrafted Acero Harmonic Handpan, designed to inspire your creativity and elevate your musical journey!

Pre order.

Whether you want a unique scale, specific design elements, or custom engraving, I can work with you to create a personalised instrument you will love.

  • High-quality, Nitrided steel, Ember steel or Stainless steel.

    • Unique Scales

    • Engraving

    • Specific Design Elements

    • D Celtic Minor

    • C# Amara

    • C# Raga Desh

    • F#2

    • B2 Amara

    • D Kurd

    • Custom Scales (Get in touch!)

Ready to Ship.

D Celtic - 8 Note

B Amara 1- 12 Note

  • "Wonderful and the connection with your beautiful handpan felt like "home" "

    - Anouk Kern

  • “We are not building a client base, we are building community”

    — Chris Gripton, Maker of Acero Handpans

  • A Professional service, communication throughout the whole order process, pictures and videos sent while waiting too. I would 100% recommend to anyone and would easily use again. My hanpan was shipped quickly and was protected very well. I’m so happy with the service and the hanpan itself, to me, its a work of art and been built by a genius. Thank you for a hanpan that I’m truly in love with.

    -Richard Farquhar

  • "There are great makers and then there are those who rise above. my Acero handpan has extreme workmanship in the sound. shoulder tones tuned. ability to strike the octave on one finger. these are all signs of a pro handpan. but also amazingly easy to play"

    -Michael Measures

  • "Stunning, Been loving playing the new pan, it's so nice!! It really is a work of art.

    - Bertie Sampson

  • "Amazing thanks so much!"

    - Kaya Corbridge

  • "Hey man all arrived in one piece - sounds amazing - loving the feel and tone of it. The low notes are awesome"

    - Samuel Childs

  • "Hey Chris! The handpan arrived yesterday and sorry for the delay in ackowldegement. Already had a little jam in a park and learnt two patterns - this is such a beautifully timed therapeutic gift. I'm so grateful"

    - Dr Becky Jones

  • "Chris thank you soo much! The handpan arrived this week and it is absolutely amazing. It sounds so beautful, you really smashed it man I can't express my gratitude enough"

    - James Palliser

  • "Hi Chris! Just wanted to let you know that I'm delighted with the new handpan! I've already got the start of a new composition to record when I've found a few more tunes"

    - Louise Burrows

  • "Hi Chris I collected the handpan tonight thanks it's perfect, Ill be posting a video on fb soon"

    - Brett Mills

  • "Great - thanks a mil!

    - Miriam Pearson

  • "It is great thank you. Absolutely loving it. I'll send you a few clips soon...I've had so much feedback of how relaxing it sounds!"

    Ivi Patel

  • "Chris, hey bro. How are you? Still feeling blessed, everytime, by the magical sounds of my handpan. Thank you."

    - Lewis

Follow our journey

A lovely new B2 Amara - Thank you for all the support this summer it has been a busy one! #handpanbuilding #handpanmaking  #handmade #mindfulness #relax #healing  #soundsculptures #handpanmusician #instrument #soundtherapy #handpanbuilder #hangdrums  #handpanlove #meditationmusic #musicvideo  #hangdrummusic #handpanglobal, #手碟, #ハンドパン, #хэндпан, #steelinstrument, #musicalinstrument, #هنگدرام,#handpanmusician, #aceroharmonics
No filter required. Beautiful new patina on this F2 that we are working on 🙌🏻 What do you think? #handpanbuilding #handpanmaking  #handmade #mindfulness #relax #healing  #soundsculptures #handpanmusician #instrument #soundtherapy #han
No filter required. Beautiful new patina on this F2 that we are working on 🙌🏻 What do you think? #handpanbuilding #handpanmaking  #handmade #mindfulness #relax #healing  #soundsculptures #handpanmusician #instrument #soundtherapy #handpanbuilder #hangdrums  #handpanlove #meditationmusic #musicvideo  #hangdrummusic #handpanglobal, #手碟, #ハンドパン, #хэндпан, #steelinstrument, #musicalinstrument, #هنگدرام,#handpanmusician, #aceroharmonics
A recently finished D Celtic 13 - Our most popular scale. A lower version of the E Amara. D minor without the minor 6th, giving it a more grateful feel. #handpanbuilding #handpanmaking  #handmade #mindfulness #relax #healing  #soundsculptures #handpanmusician #instrument #soundtherapy #handpanbuilder #hangdrums  #handpanlove #meditationmusic #musicvideo  #hangdrummusic #handpanglobal, #手碟, #ハンドパン, #хэндпан, #steelinstrument, #musicalinstrument, #هنگدرام,#handpanmusician, #aceroharmonics
Raga Desh - 13 with an A2 and B2 bottom notes. This was challenging and I am sure this is a one of a kind scale. Enjoy and let me know what you think! 💪🏻 #handpanbuilding #handpanmaking  #handmade #mindfulness #relax #healing  #soundsculptures #handpanmusician #instrument #soundtherapy #handpanbuilder #hangdrums  #handpanlove #meditationmusic #musicvideo  #hangdrummusic #handpanglobal, #手碟, #ハンドパン, #хэндпан, #steelinstrument, #musicalinstrument, #هنگدرام,#handpanmusician, #aceroharmonics
D Kurd 14 - This scale is beautiful versatile and with a perfect Bb 🙏🏻🙌🏻 Get in touch if you would like to know more. Built from Ember steel batch 3 💪🏻 #handpanbuilding #handpanmaking  #handmade #mindfulness #relax #healing  #soundsculptures #handpanmusician #instrument #soundtherapy #handpanbuilder #hangdrums  #handpanlove #meditationmusic #musicvideo  #hangdrummusic #handpanglobal, #手碟, #ハンドパン, #хэндпан, #steelinstrument, #musicalinstrument, #هنگدرام,#handpanmusician, #aceroharmonics
Handpan shaping. Who said handpan building was easy?? 🙂🙏🏻 #handpanbuilding #handpanmaking  #handmade #mindfulness #relax #healing  #soundsculptures #handpanmusician #instrument #soundtherapy #handpanbuilder #hangdrums  #handpanlove #meditationmusic #musicvideo  #hangdrummusic #handpanglobal, #手碟, #ハンドパン, #хэндпан, #steelinstrument, #musicalinstrument, #هنگدرام,#handpanmusician, #aceroharmonics
A lovely new B2 Amara - Thank you for all the support this summer it has been a busy one! #handpanbuilding #handpanmaking  #handmade #mindfulness #relax #healing  #soundsculptures #handpanmusician #instrument #soundtherapy #handpanbuilder
No filter required. Beautiful new patina on this F2 that we are working on 🙌🏻 What do you think? #handpanbuilding #handpanmaking  #handmade #mindfulness #relax #healing  #soundsculptures #handpanmusician #instrument #soundtherapy #han
A recently finished D Celtic 13 - Our most popular scale. A lower version of the E Amara. D minor without the minor 6th, giving it a more grateful feel. #handpanbuilding #handpanmaking  #handmade #mindfulness #relax #healing  #soundsculptu
Raga Desh - 13 with an A2 and B2 bottom notes. This was challenging and I am sure this is a one of a kind scale. Enjoy and let me know what you think! 💪🏻 #handpanbuilding #handpanmaking  #handmade #mindfulness #relax #healing  #soundscul
D Kurd 14 - This scale is beautiful versatile and with a perfect Bb 🙏🏻🙌🏻 Get in touch if you would like to know more. Built from Ember steel batch 3 💪🏻 #handpanbuilding #handpanmaking  #handmade #mindfulness #relax #healing  #soundsc
Handpan shaping. Who said handpan building was easy?? 🙂🙏🏻 #handpanbuilding #handpanmaking  #handmade #mindfulness #relax #healing  #soundsculptures #handpanmusician #instrument #soundtherapy #handpanbuilder #hangdrums  #handpanlo

Contact Us

Interested in getting a handpan but have some questions? Is it your first time buying a handpan? Not sure what handpan to buy? Have you got music experience? We understand is a big decision.

Get in contact, absolutely no pressure to place an order. We will discuss your unique case. Myself, Chris (the maker), will walk you through what might be best for you.

Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!