Comments on: How do I acquire a Hang?

By: Michael Paschko

Michael Paschko — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:29:31 +0000

Hi marty,
your comment shows that you don’t have the foggiest notion about what you a writing. Besides your geographical confusion (nobody has to go to Sweden to get a Hang) it is very relevant when Manu Delago bought his Hanghang. If you had a closer look on Manu’s instruments you could see that he is playing first generation Hanghang. He bought them in the early years of the Hang. In these years the situation was very different to the current situation. No problem to get a Hang. Also in those years it made sense to buy several Hanghang because there were many different sound models. Since 2008 the Hang is built in only one sound model. Therefor it is completely senseless to buy a number of Hanghang in order to play them together as Manu Delago does it. This is the reason why currently people buy only one Hang and not several like Manu Delago many years ago.

By: marty

marty — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:22:54 +0000

Thank you for responding Michael. I am not really complaining… I have read what people who are really interested in this instrument have written in this blog pertaining to the acquisition of a Hanghang; as well as the hoops of fire they have to jump through just to even be considered to be invited to purchase one…. let alone having to actually go to Sweden just to get one. As to when Manu Delago bought his Hanghang is irrelevant – the fact that he was able to acquire more than one, whether at one time or multiple trips does not matter either, but the fact that there is such a limited supply available and he was allowed to acquire so many and others may never have the opportunity to play one let alone own one. I am not jealous of him nor do I spite him in anyway whatsoever; in fact, I think it’s great that he has been able to develop and excel in his quest to master the instrument. I think he is very, very talented. Again, I am not complaining and I was under the impression that somehow in someway this blog is overseen or in the very least, gets read on occasion by the creators of the Hanghang. Perhaps you are correct in that I did not address my previous statement to the correct party… Whispering Raven pretty much “hits the nail on the head” when it really comes down to it. I have no ill thoughts feelings towards you or the creators of the Hanghang – just the MANNER in which one has to try and acquire one… Most people who want to acquire a Hanghang have a better chance of finding Moses and The Burning Bush right outside their front doors… Take care, may your glass always be full and the wind at your back… marty.

By: Michael Paschko

Michael Paschko — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:13:47 +0000

Hi marty,
to whom are you talking? The readers of this website? The editor of this website? Wrong addresses for your complaints.

I have an advice for you: Find out when Manu Delago bought his Hanghang and then consider your statement again.

By: marty

marty — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:48:47 +0000

Manu Delago was allowed to purchase at least 3 Hangs – Not elitist or biased? You are not very convincing. I play some guitar and some hand drums (djembe & ashiko) – I have been around instrument makers of all types, from drum makers to luthiers of guitars and mandolins and all have been eager to share and give to the world their creations for creating a more melodic and harmonious universe – especially teaching and passing their knowledge down as it has been throughout mankind’s way. You do not make a ‘spirtual arguement’ as to why more can’t be trained to craft these fine instruments. Selfish and not eager to teach others what you have learned. Don’t get me wrong, without your talennts, this instrument may never have existed… wouldn’t you want to share this with the world a little more than what youtube has to offer and truly make your mark as hard as steel in the music industry?

By: Michael Paschko

Michael Paschko — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:34:06 +0000

Hi Peter,
there is nothing wrong with buying a Halo if the Halo is what you want. Two different instruments with different properties, characteristics and sounds. There are people who own a Halo and say that they are satisfied. There are others who wanted a Hang, tried a Halo and say that they are not satisfied and still want a Hang instead. It depends on what you are looking for. The only way to find out is to try out.

By: Peter

Peter — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:43:32 +0000

What’s wrong with buying a Halo instead?

By: Confused

Confused — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:35:35 +0000

‘ There isn’t any case known in public and I personally are not aware of any case not known in public that PANArt refused a Hang repair for current customers.’

But surely all of Panarts customers were ‘current’ customers at one time, or another. And all current customers now, will next year not be so current any longer? Will they too not then be discarded like all customers of the past?

By: Michael Paschko

Michael Paschko — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:08:37 +0000

Hi Whispering Raven,
sorry but I think you must read all the comments again. If you do you will find that there isn’t any comment by me calling the Hang godly or spiritual. I’m the most godless and anti-spiritual Hang player ever existed on earth ;-)

And consider that smithery is one of the oldest craft but Hang making is one of the youngest.

By: Whispering Raven

Whispering Raven — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:31:01 +0000

I have read through every single comment on here. Michael, you seem to be extremely biased in opinion regarding this instrument. It is not a godly thing, nor a spiritual thing, merely a creation of the skilled hands of a couple of arrogant yet extremely polite people. Yes, it makes beautiful sounds. Yes, it’s pretty cool to look at. However, the trouble involved in simply acquiring one is beyond ridiculous. I come from a long line of Norwegian smiths. Not of weapons and that sort, but of decor and art. We often have Thousands of orders for some things. We do not use templates or molds. Everything is made from raw material. EVERY order is filled and completely with the utmost care in detail and quality. We do not refuse this one or that one, we simply make the items and continue with the next order. How? We have apprentices who study with us every day. We even have some in other countries with whom we communicate via Skype. All do an outstanding job. Why can’t these TWO tiny people simply answer the call of the mission they are so obviously obsessed with? Do I want one? Hell yeah I do. Can i have one? Nope, 3 refusals and the seeming impossibility of visiting the local post office and shipping it (paid by me of course) to my home or somewhere closer than 2200 miles of expense that i cannot afford. The quality of an instrument matters not when it cannot be placed into the hands of the musician.

By: Michael Paschko

Michael Paschko — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:28:32 +0000

Hi Robert, you asked the same question two weeks ago and I already answered this question.