Handsome Dan is a creation from master instrument inventor Bart Hopkin: A stringed Zither with a unique twist. This flat wooden sound box has 14 strings, with a center bridge dividing them into two segments.
A magnetic pickup is placed on one side, but the strings are played primarily on the other side, usually with a slide or plectrum. The tone is dreamy and ethereal, with a floating, swelling presence.
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Handsome Dan is a creation from master instrument inventor Bart Hopkin. This unique stringed Zither features a flat wooden sound box with 14 strings, divided into two segments by a center bridge. A magnetic pickup is placed on one side, while the strings are primarily played on the other side, usually with a slide or plectrum. The result is a dreamy and ethereal tone, with a floating, swelling presence.
Key Features:
Unique Design: 14 strings divided by a center bridge, offering a distinct playing experience.
Magnetic Pickup: Placed on one side of the strings for enhanced sound capture.
Dreamy Tone: Ethereal and floating sound perfect for atmospheric music.
Versatile Playability: Can be played with a slide or plectrum for varied sound textures.
High-Quality Samples: Includes Plucks, Glisses, Slides, and Ambiences recorded in wide stereo.
We've faithfully sampled every interesting sound we could get out of this zither, providing close mic'd samples in wide stereo, allowing you to immerse yourself in beautiful timbres effortlessly.
System Requirements
Handsome Dan is compatible with most modern systems and requires minimal resources to operate efficiently.
Operating System:
Windows: Windows 10 or higher
Mac: macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or higher
Hardware:
CPU: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum
Storage: 2 GB of free disk space
Handsome Dan has been tested for compatibility with major DAWs and performance environments.
Samples
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