Hofmann Concert 26 Panflute C1-G4  

The Concert 26 is a fine panflute by Hofmann. Hofmann is a German company that makes high-quality pan flutes. Hofmann produces their panflutes conscientiously and by hand. They only use the best types of wood for this, and select the best on the market. They focus on making sure their pan flutes have a great sound and are very comfortable to play. Thus, the quality of their pan flutes is also consistent and they have great customer service. The pan flute is made of bamboo, which looks beautiful and has a nice authentic sound. Throughout history, pan flutes were usually made of bamboo or reed, which is why it is still popular today. This panflute has 26 pipes with a range from C1 to G4. 

Tuning with beeswax

Natural materials are often used in musical instruments, and beeswax is no exception. Beeswax is a versatile material that can be used to tune a panflute, an instrument made up of multiple tubes of varying lengths and diameters. Tuning a panflute requires precision and attention to detail. Each tube must be adjusted to achieve the correct pitch.

This is done by scraping small amounts of material from the bottom of the tube until the desired pitch is reached. Beeswax can be used to make these adjustments. It has a soft texture and can be easily applied to the bottom of the tube with a tool such as a spatula. When the beeswax is applied, can a small piece be removed to lower the pitch or more can be added to raise the pitch.

An additional advantage of using beeswax is that it is a natural material and does not contain any harmful chemicals that can damage the pan flute. It can also help to protect the tubes from moisture and other elements that can affect the sound quality. All in all, beeswax is a useful material for tuning a panflute. Its soft texture and natural composition make it a safe and effective choice for making adjustments to panflute pipes.

Note: Image is of the Concert 22.