{"title":"Steve Nechodom Didgeridoo Collection","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor starters, let me talk about the didges for sale here at Lark in the Morning. I first blew a didge in 1986, but I can't say I really started playing until I met a guy with a Euc Root Didge in 1996. That stick really worked well and I got animated to really learn and really circle breathe. When I ran into the DidgeFest world in 2002, I started collecting. I would normally show up a day early, and choose my batch of the finest didges from the makers, then leave those didges with them until Sunday afternoon so they had their best didges to show, and to encourage others to buy some of the crop themselves. Now some 20 plus years later, I am retired and on to stage 2 of my plan, supporting myself through selling much of my collection of didgeridoos and guitars. Yeah, I spent a fortune, and my fortune is now your good fortune. I present a pile of pristine didgeridoos. Any damage will be accurately described. No one has returned a didge yet. So.... on to the knowledgebase lecture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e------\u003cbr\u003eDidgeridoos, native to Australia, have been around at least 10,000 years. Somewhere Down Under is a didge that is about 15,000 years old. They are traditionally made from a eucalyptus tree that has been naturally hollowed out by termites. Modern didgeridoos are made from a variety of materials, including PVC and a wide assortment of hardwoods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-made didgeridoos have a multitude of variances that make each instrument unique, and sometimes even extremely different from all others. There are one trick ponies that do a few things really well, and may be blandish otherwise. This is not to say that the didgeridoo with the most features wins, quite the contrary. For example most Australian didgeridoos have only one usable overtone, and some have medium back-pressure, but might have amazing volume, tone and ring tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTube length, shape and harmonics:\u003cbr\u003eThe hard part first, cuz this is how the drone tone note is related to its length. With the exception of PCV-like didges, which are just tubes, any quality didgeridoo has a taper to the bore, and actually is composed of 3 distinct chambers. The upper chamber is the actual note-producing sound column. The next or middle section is a resonating chamber which gives tonal quality to the sound column. Then the bottom section forms the bell which amplifies and broadcasts the final sound. More on these later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlightly potentially confusing is that the drone tone is the 1st harmonic, and the trumpet tones (overtones) start with the 1st overtone for first trumpet, 2nd for second, etc. The reason that we do not call them 2nd harmonic, 3rd harmonic, etc is that they are pretty much never multiples of the drone tone, which would be like a guitar string or a bugle bore. Those instruments have particular overtone series that are harmonics and are mathematically related to the base note. Trumpet tones of a didgeridoo do not follow that math at all. Every didge is a freak of nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tube with no taper, like PVC, has a drone tone note, or Key, exactly proportional to the length, defined by the formula for the speed of sound. The drone wavelength is 4 times the length. And the speed of sound (340m\/s) divided by the wavelength gives the frequency. (Fr = Sp \/ Wave) A 4 foot tube is about 1.22 meters, so 1.22 x 4 gets a 4.88 meter wavelength. And 340 m\/s divided by 4.88 equals just over 69 Hz which is C#2 for a note. That's all the math that is ever going to be on this quiz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reality of a didge is that the taper reduces the actual length of the sound column, and the faster the taper expands the more the sound column length is reduced. So the same length tapered sound column will have a higher drone tone note than a simple tube. That's why a long skinny didge will have a lower note than the same length didge with a taper. Conversely, a tube with too much taper is just a megaphone and a drone tone will be impossible, and probably have no trumpet tones either.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree sections of a didgeridoo:\u003cbr\u003eNow about those three sections. The most playable didges with the best tones and overall quality come about when the internal air volume of each section is about the same, or about 3 even sections. This does NOT refer to length, but more about length figured against cross section to yield a volume figure, like liters or quarts. When the sound column is way larger \/ longer than the resonant chamber plus the bell, it is kind of like putting a paper towel tube into a tree trunk, so no playing control and very low sound volume cuz the sound column power can't wake up the air inside the trunk and make it vibrate well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe resonant chamber is harder to explain. It is kind of the quality link between the power of the sound column and the amplification of the bell. Many plastic didges are a tube plus a bell, some with no taper to the tube. They make noise and have fair sound volume, but no richness or character to the overall sound at all, kind of a sterile sound. This is related to the lack of quality overtone series generated in the sound by the lack of a resonating chamber to \"mix and modify\" the sound column. So the resonant chamber is more about adding sound quality than sound volume. The exact shape is not so critical, maybe tapers, maybe not. But if it restricts at the bell end of it, then the sound is muffled, maybe easy to play, but lacking quality and control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bell action is akin to that of most wind instrument bells, broadcast and amplification. When the bell is more tapered and extreme in size, the sound volume output can be VERY loud. If the sound column on that didge is longer with a more slight taper, then the didge may well exhibit the feature of \"overblow\" when played at high pressures. As one increases the air pressure at the mouthpiece, the sound volume increases way more than a didge with an average bell. Sometimes the overblow note pitch can rise well above the initial drone tone pitch, a half step or more. These didges can make everything in the room shake and rattle. Often the trumpet tones from these didges are deafeningly loud. A favorite bell end shape is the skull and other uneven shapes. The lower diameter section enhances the mid and high range sound volume, and the longer diameter section makes the bass loud, with great overall quality and richness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout back-pressure:\u003cbr\u003eA common term is back-pressure, which reflects how easy the didge is to play and how little actual air output and pressure from one's mouth it takes to make the drone tone. Rather than get into a really complicated speech about air columns, here is the simple version. Back-pressure is when the air power from the mouthpiece fights against the standing wave of the sound column, literally pushing back slightly towards the player's mouth. A small diameter makes for more backpressure because the standing wave requires a range of diameters to even allow the note to occur. Too small a diameter, like 3\/4\" on a 3 to 4 foot sound column makes it impossible to generate a drone tone cuz the standing wave of the drone tone requires a minimum diameter just to occur. Trumpet tones will be easy, but no drone tone. That is why one cannot elicit a drone tone on a trumpet, the tubing has too small of a diameter. But the backpressure of the trumpet is really high, making it actually the easiest instrument with which to learn how to circle breathe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo the essence of good back-pressure is this: Somewhere around 1\/4 to 1\/3 of the way down the sound column, the bore either stops widening for an inch or two or maybe even slightly squeezes down. That somewhat divides the active sound column so higher pressure pulses are slightly restricted giving the sensation that the power bounces back to the mouthpiece, which is exactly what happens. The more the restriction and the smaller the overall sound column bore, the higher the back-pressure. The result is that the didgeridoo is easy to play, and one gets longer drone tone times for the same amount of air volume leaving one's mouth. Good back-pressure makes it easier for beginners to learn to circle breathe. Too much restriction at that pinch point helps back pressure, but reduces sound volume and quality, as the power is reduced in the sound column until it cannot really link up with the resonating chamber and bell. That didge is more or less a squealer, maybe loud-ish, but without quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCircle breathing, or circular breathing, is when one can pull air in through the nose in short bursts while continually blowing air out through the mouth, and so continuously playing the didge with no stoppage. Some counsel to try blowing through a pinched off straw into water to get the hang of it, and slowly releasing some of the pinch to more imitate playing. Maybe try circle breathing with a bugle or trumpet, since they require such a low air volume to play. But a nice skinny didge with great backpressure will defintely get one circle breathing way faster and better than some Aussie log with a bore like a cannon. There are a host of other techniques to enhance and develop circle breathing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCare and feeding of a didgeridoo:\u003cbr\u003eBest to let a didge air out a bit after playing. There is always some condensation inside. Let it dry before putting in any case that could inhibit evaporation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith didges that have no finish or oil inside, rotate every so often so the saliva trail does not hit in the same spot always. Raw wood absorbs water orders of magnitude faster than an epoxy finish, or even just an oiled surface. The humidity should be spread around a bit. The results can be cracking even with very old didges. Many Aussie didges are like this. In fact, one of the reasons that Aussie didges are so thick is to reduce the possibility of cracking, partly by giving more wood to absorb the water from playing, as well as from climate humidity changes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake care of beeswax mouthpieces. They can melt off in the heat of a parked car. Beeswax gets soft around 100 degrees (40C), and can be reshaped, but it melts entirely at around 140 degrees (62C) and will just be a puddle on your seat or trunk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen making beeswax mouthpieces, clean any oils or debris off the end of the didge. There are two approaches, dipping in hot beeswax or preforming a ring shape. One should use a doubleboiler just like with candlemaking, and try not to exceed 170 degrees, consistent overheating can degrade the beeswax. One simply dips the didge in a short distance and then lets it cool. Apply several coats, and finish forming during the final cooling. Preforming means rolling out a tiny weiner of wax with slightly tapered ends. The weiner should be 1\/4' to 1\/2\" in diameter. Then make a ring by kneading the tapered ends together. Warm up the end of the didge in sunlight or with a slight bit of blow drying. Apply the warm ring and press into place evenly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThanx for listening,\u003cbr\u003eSteve\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maple-didgeridoo-by-david-blonski-1","title":"Maple Didgeridoo by David Blonski","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was David's commemorative didge for DidgeFest 2009. It has a perfect combo of slender bore and slow taper, and each of the three sections of this didge just melt together acoustically. Turns out that the sound column is very free to change length, and this didge can drop jaw really easily. For a beginning player it is amusing, with practice, it can drop jaw from the E drone to A and beyond. Listen to the sound clip, That's \"Mary Had a A Little Lamb\" with no practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the first trumpet under the octave, the didge jumps from drone to either trumpet very easily, usable even for a novice. All sorts of techniques come very easily and the sound is rich, and complex. With 7.3 lbs of stiff Maple vibrating in front of you, it is truly a world class didgeridoo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/Travel_Didge.mp3?v=1679335785\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are Steve's ratings, on a scale of 1 - 10:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEase of trumpet tones: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e8\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackpressure: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e8\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports drop jaw: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall power: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e9\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports overblow: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e8\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal air space match up for sound column vs resonant chamber vs bell: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEase of producing ring tone: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e8\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall quality of sound: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e9.5\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrone tone key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrumpet overtones:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e   - 1st\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e  - 2nd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e  - 3rd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Lark in the Morning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44054639378606,"sku":"DIG088","price":879.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/DIG088-3.jpg?v=1739305719"},{"product_id":"copper-brass-lizard-didgeridoo","title":"Copper \u0026 Brass Lizard Didgeridoo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis treasure fell out of some plumber's mind. These were sold only at one Didgefest in 2007 and I chose the one I liked the most, with a lizard on the bell. They varied a bit in length for tuning, and the artistry was different for each one. Made from copper pipe and bell with brass and bronze artwork, and has a coating to prevent corrosion. This one has a couple of scratches near the bell, they can be polished out perhaps without needing a recoat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt definitely sounds better than a PVC equivalent. Some of that is that the stiff material vibrates well. The long skinny tube supports dropjaw and just begs for trumpet tones. The bell balances the tube well and gives the sound a lot of power and quality. I've always thought it might sound even better if it had some bumps and dents inside the tube and bell, but I would not want to alter the artist's design, and heat would no doubt damage the coating. Maybe a few tiny marbles with epoxy?? Your job, not mine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/STE-000_5-21-24_Copper_n_Brass_Lizard_222.mp3?v=1722221611\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are Steve's ratings, on a scale of 1 - 10:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEase of trumpet tones: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackpressure: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports drop jaw: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall power: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e8\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports overblow: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal air space match up for sound column vs resonant chamber vs bell: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEase of producing ring tone: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall quality of sound: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e Copper, Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrone tone key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eC#\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrumpet overtones:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e   - 1st\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e   - 2nd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eC#\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e   - 3rd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:  59\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength of bore if curved: N\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece OD (Outer Dimension):  1 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece ID (Inner Dimension):  1 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell OD  4 3\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell ID  4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight  6 lbs  8.5 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lark in the Morning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45591846781102,"sku":"DIG091","price":704.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/Copper_BrassLizardaaIMG_5388544x1600_019b25f4-1495-469a-97a5-8557124bbb4f.jpg?v=1739305563"},{"product_id":"agave-didgeridoo-by-geoff-frost","title":"Agave Didgeridoo by Geoff Frost","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a monster in size and in sound. Big size, really big bell, really light and stiff agave. Taller than almost every basketball player, but weighs just over 4 pounds. It's a C note with a purpose. The didge sounds fine and clear when played softly, but the instant one blows up even medium, heads jerk for a half a block as the power just takes command. And it has great control, almost like it has a throttle, do whatever you want. It might be the fastest C note I have ever played.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coloration of the Agave is unique, it has brown spots and striations, but light glints of red just show up in the right light. The burgundy Mahogany bell ring is a masterpiece in itself, and the grain arrangement in the 8 layer mouthpiece just asks you to stare at it for a while. Mint condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/STE-000_5-21-24_Geoff_Frost_Agave_222.mp3?v=1722221609\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are Steve's ratings, on a scale of 1 - 10:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.099%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eEase of trumpet tones: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eBackpressure: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eSupports drop jaw: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eOverall power: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eSupports overblow: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eInternal air space match up for sound column vs resonant chamber vs bell: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eEase of producing ring tone: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eOverall quality of sound: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 172.75px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgave\u003cbr\u003eMouthpiece: 3 maple rings and 4 mahogany rings\u003cbr\u003eBell ring: Mahogany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eYear made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003eDrone tone key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTrumpet overtones:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e   - 1st\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e   - 2nd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e   - 3rd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength  75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength of bore if curved N\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece OD  2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece ID  1 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell OD  7 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell ID  6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight  4 lbs  1 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lark in the Morning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45592166236334,"sku":"DIG094","price":992.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/GeoffFrostAgaveaaIMG_5398598x1600_e479e79d-cb70-4a58-9d89-5711926b4ea7.jpg?v=1739305558"},{"product_id":"mango-didgeridoo-by-travis-zumwalt-18","title":"Mango Didgeridoo by Travis Zumwalt #18","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the first glance, it looks like a machine gun. At the first blow, it plays like one too. In the key of F, it is fast and crisp. The overall shape and wood make that F note sound like a concert, not buzzy like many high note didges. Overtones are just easy to bounce around. And Hawaiian Mango is just plain special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravis did well keeping the protruding knot like a gunstock. The two little holes add a flare, he told me that they were already there and he just refined them. And he inlaid an agate into the front knot like a spare bullet. Lock and load, this didge makes a special sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mouthpiece deserves mention, partly cuz I'm guessing on the middle brown wood. The Koa and Mahogany are for sure but the center brown wood resembles some parts of a Pheasant Wood didge he made for me, but yeah, I'm guessing. Gorgeous though.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe triangular bell gives a spectrum of amplification, the wider for bass, the narrow for treble. One might think the effect to be minimal, but remember, it's a high note F, and that uneven bell is a blessing for the sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/STE-000_5-21-24_Travis_Zumwalt_Mango_222.mp3?v=1722221610\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are Steve's ratings, on a scale of 1 - 10:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.099%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eEase of trumpet tones: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eBackpressure: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eSupports drop jaw: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eOverall power: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eSupports overblow: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eInternal air space match up for sound column vs resonant chamber vs bell: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eEase of producing ring tone: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.0971%;\"\u003eOverall quality of sound: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.6026%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 172.75px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece: 2 Koa rings, 2 Mahogany rings, 2 Pheasant Wood (?) rings, Mango tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eYear made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003eDrone tone key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTrumpet overtones:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e   - 1st\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e   - 2nd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e   - 3rd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength  56\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength of bore if curved 60\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece OD  1 13\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece ID  1 3\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell OD  5 - 5 1\/2\" Triangular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell ID  4 1\/4 - 4 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight  6 lbs  8 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lark in the Morning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45592203067566,"sku":"DIG096","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/TravisZumwaltMangoaaIMG_5319771x1600_e40ce928-fb07-460d-a8fb-bcc490fbda5d.jpg?v=1739305555"},{"product_id":"gusty-spotted-oak-didgeridoo","title":"Gusty Spotted Oak Didgeridoo","description":"\u003cp\u003eGusty's didges are all special: \u003cbr\u003eThey weigh slightly more than air.\u003cbr\u003eThe slender bores play really easily.\u003cbr\u003eThe fat bells make them louder than your average trombone.\u003cbr\u003eThey have a few usable trumpet tones that pop up easily -- Except this one didge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think of the trumpet tones on this didge as \"hidden\". This didge has just one trumpet tone, right on the octave, but it is really hard to elicit. I almost didn't buy this one, but then I discovered something new and cool. I do a couple of different glissando techniques, glissando meaning a glide from one pitch to another. I can go really high with either technique, kinda sounding like a dive bombing wasp. The didge has a dive bombing wasp drawn on the bell. It suddenly all made sense, I could glissando hard and the tone never got stuck on an overtone (trumpet tone). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo the name deserves an explanation, about the Oak thing. All of Gusty's didges are made from 1\/8th inch 2 ply marine grade plywood that is Birch on one side and Mahogany on the other. This one has the Birch on the outside. For kicks and giggles, Gusty daub painted on the brown spots making them look like a natural feature. Confused clients would typically ask what wood it was made from as the brown marks look built in by nature. Gusty would reply coyly, \"Spotted Oak\" even though no such wood existed. That is a tradition that must be carried forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust in case you asked, the cords wrapped around the didge never fall off. The epoxy used is really heavy duty and I've never had any wrap come loose on any Gusty didge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Gusty Christensen of Colorado, rare and getting rarer since he has not been building for well over a decade and closing on two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/2-6-25_Gusty_Spotted_Oak_Didge.mp3?v=1741637184\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are Steve's ratings, on a scale of 1 - 10:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.099%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eEase of trumpet tones: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eBackpressure: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eSupports drop jaw: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eOverall power: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eSupports overblow: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eInternal air space match up for sound column vs resonant chamber vs bell: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eEase of producing ring tone: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eOverall quality of sound: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 172.75px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eMarine Grade Plywood, 1\/8th \", Birch by Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eYear made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003eDrone tone key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; 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Ben Hicks of Colorado never disappoints. Trumpet tones jump to attention when one just thinks about them. With a little settling in and practice, one can just jump to any of the first three trumpets in any order at any time. Many didges with the first trumpet on the octave are controllable like this. Vocals are raw and loud. Slightly kinked didges are often rich sounding at all volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust solid Aspen, the wood has special grain patterns at the knots where branches grew that make you want to stare. It has nice even silking patterns, and feels light for as big as this didge is. Being Aspen, it is really unbreakably strong, Giants could play baseball with this stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery easy to play in all aspects. It dropjaws a major third with ease and has an excellent controllable upward glissando worth noting, even bragging about. Back pressure is light and makes for easy circular breathing. A beginner friendly didge with professional sound and action. It makes you understand why aboriginals and cavemen liked to play didgeridoos. And it makes you want to try new techniques, cuz you are instantly good at them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/2025-5-3_Ben_Hicks_Aspen.mp3?v=1761347358\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are Steve's ratings, on a scale of 1 - 10:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.099%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eEase of trumpet tones: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eBackpressure: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eSupports drop jaw: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eOverall power: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eSupports overblow: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eInternal air space match up for sound column vs resonant chamber vs bell: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eEase of producing ring tone: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.8663%;\"\u003eOverall quality of sound: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 1.76678%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 172.75px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAspen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eYear made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003eDrone tone key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC#\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTrumpet overtones:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e   - 1st\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eC#\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e   - 2nd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e   - 3rd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eEb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength  73\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece OD  1 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece ID  1 3\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell OD  4 3\/8\" x 5 3\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell ID  3 1\/2\" x 4 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight  7 lbs  8 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lark in the Morning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47073599553710,"sku":"DIG103","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/BenHicksAspenaaIMG_0133745x2400_e613c442-6f81-4b27-b576-ed2603b87915.jpg?v=1776104189"},{"product_id":"walnut-didgeridoo-by-jeff-lohr","title":"Walnut Didgeridoo by Jeff Lohr","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlaying this masterpiece is like walking into a welcome dream. Very easy to play, can go fast, can get loud. It can kitten purr or get jazz trumpet snazzy. The volume and the overblow quality exceed ones expectations, given the relatively smaller bell. Definitely a pro level didge, and yet perfect for travel at just under 5 feet long and only four pounds of heft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most didges with the first overtone on the octave, it is super controllable and can grab the overtone trumpets with ease. Three useable trumpets can be powered up at any moment in any order. Now that is a perfect bore, and that is normal Jeff Lohr stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 10 out of 10 didge, without any doubt. Jeff is a master wood worker with a knack for nailing every sound column. He always has a solid plan when he hollows out a stick. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I mentioned in the didge lecture, a bell that is non-circular has an advantage. The wider part amplifies more bass, and the slender part amplifies more treble. How 'bout a perfect oval? And I mean perfect. So perfect it is like it grew on there. And of course it matches the mouthpiece perfectly. Both the bell ring and the mouthpiece have an inner ring set of: Birch - skinny Ebony - Birch, then a thick steak juicy outer ring of Rosewood. I believe the blonde wood is birch, but it could be cypress. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/2025-5-3_Jeff_Lohr_Walnut.mp3?v=1761347359\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are Steve's ratings, on a scale of 1 - 10:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.373%;\"\u003eEase of trumpet tones: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.27671%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.373%;\"\u003eBackpressure: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.27671%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.373%;\"\u003eSupports drop jaw: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.27671%;\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.373%;\"\u003eOverall power: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.27671%;\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.373%;\"\u003eSupports overblow: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.27671%;\"\u003e9.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.373%;\"\u003eInternal air space match up for sound column vs resonant chamber vs bell: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.27671%;\"\u003e9.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.373%;\"\u003eEase of producing ring tone: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.27671%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 97.373%;\"\u003eOverall quality of sound: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.27671%;\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 172.75px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eWalnut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eYear made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003eDrone tone key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTrumpet overtones:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e   - 1st\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e   - 2nd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e   - 3rd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength  59\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece OD  1 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece ID  1 3\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell OD  3 11\/16\" x 4 3\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell ID  2 1\/2\" x 2 7\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight  4 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lark in the Morning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47073640087726,"sku":"DIG104","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1814\/0429\/files\/JeffLohrWalnutIMG_0004856x2400_d4812f9f-eff7-4760-94aa-940932f8b8c4.jpg?v=1776104200"}],"url":"https:\/\/jp.larkinthemorning.com\/en\/collections\/steve-nechodom-didgeridoo-collection\/australia.oembed","provider":"Lark in the Morning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}