Category: Instrument Care and Tips

Handpan and Steel Tongue Drum Care: Rust Prevention, Cleaning and Storage

What you'll learn: how to tell which surface your instrument has (stainless, nitrided, or coated steel) because each needs different care, why moisture — not time — is what actually causes rust, the real oiling routine for a nitrided handpan, why a coated tongue drum should not be oiled the same way, how to store and travel safely, and what to do if you find rust.