The Hoffman Master 22 is a fine pan flute from the German brand Hoffman. 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. The pipes of this pan flute are made of bamboo, which looks beautiful and has a beautiful authentic sound.

Hofmann Master, for those who are looking for the best

For those who are really looking for the best of the best panpipes, you will find the Master models. The bamboo used for the pipes of this flute has been selected even more carefully and then undergoes a special and unique treatment method. The inside of the pipes are smoothed and hardened through a special process. This results in an extraordinary response and a flute that is most comfortable to play with tremendous dynamic range. This panflute has 22 pipes with a range from G1 to G4. This is a wide range. A G major tuning is therefore popular, making the pan flute very versatile. 

An alternative to the Master pan flute is the Master Exclusive pan flute, where in addition to the above technology, each pipe is treated separately. 

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.