South African raises over R1 million through crowdfunding

Guy Jackson successfully crowdfunded over R1 million on Indiegogo.

Jackson hoped to fund a new instrument, the Lumen electronic handpan, inspired by the steel Hang handpan.

Jackson found there was a market for these handpans because of how difficult they had become to obtain online.

“A second-hand Hang… has been seen on eBay for over $9,000. Even modern acoustic alternatives sell for upward of $2,000.”

Being electronic, the Lumen is able to change key and even the instrument that is being reproduced.

It will also offer audio and MIDI outputs, 4 or more hours of playing, and charging via USB.

Although the products initial run has currently sold out, you can still contribute and purchase from the campaign here.

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