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"The Big Calm"
Performance Quality Mago from Australia
 Crafted by Billy Yallawonga
Watch a VIDEO demo of this didgeridoo below!
Billy is from the Manyallaluk aboriginal community near Katherine in Australia's western Arnhem Land region. Years ago we were able to find instruments by Billy on a regular basis. But today, with Billy in his 70s, he no longer makes or paints didgeridoos. This handsome old mago was acquired from my friend Chad Butler. It's been in Chad's personal collection for many years. Chad says, "This is a serious collectors piece made by Billy Yallawonga of the Roper River region of the Northern Territory of Australia. It may be from the early 90's but I think it's actually a piece from the 80's. I've had this about ten years and really appreciate it for the incredibly beautiful ochre artwork and the patina from years of loving use. It has a few small hairline cracks that had been repaired with beeswax long before it came to my hands. I've done absolutely nothing to it but love it and protect it. This is not a stick to drag out to the beach or leave in your hot car. It's a piece that feels like it belongs in a museum. I'll leave the old wax mouthpiece on there for someone who wants it as a collectors piece, and can include some fresh new wax if you're picking it up as a player and want to switch it out, though even the old wax is comfortable and well formed, and I might try to encourage its new curator to keep the old wax on it for its proper character. This is a serious investment in a very fine example of traditional Aboriginal art." The interior bore is clear and open which increases volume, harmonics, and clarity of tone. The bell end has been expertly chiseled clean beyond what the termites had eaten, which really opens up the sound even further. Fitted with an organic beeswax mouthpiece sanitized with Didgeri-Clean (tea tree and lavender oil). The mouthpiece can easily be adjusted to fit you perfectly.
Instructions included, no worries.Soundwise: Performance Quality
Chad says, "This is a low B. The interior is nice and open for excellent vocal projection. Most of Billy's sticks I believe were mago and so were crafted to optimize that Western Arnhem Land style utilizing lots of animal calls and such. The weight is 8 pounds 4 ounces which represents the density of the wood not the thickness as this instrument was lovingly whittled down by an absolute master. I really can't believe I'm thinking of letting this go, but bills gotta get paid and art like this is easy to appreciate. Billy is getting old, his production has severely slowed. This instrument is bound to skyrocket in value in the coming years, especially as this whole huge segment of the population are becoming aware of didgeridoo and want their own connection to appreciation and preservation of a shrinking supply of authentic vintage instruments. You do the math. Smart investment? YES!" Optimal medium-strong backpressure for its size and pitch (making the circular breathing technique easier). Fine instruments of this ilk only come around every so often, so if you've been dreaming of owning a serious, well seasoned mago then take it away quickly or it'll be gone. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like a demo over the phone. Read our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Includes Certificate of Authenticity, care guide, and playing guide.
Watch Daniel demo this didgeridoo for youand see the instrument in vivid HD detail!Just click on the video below.
Specs for this didgeridoo:
Key: B
Overtone toots: F#, D, G#, C
Skill: Beginner to Advanced
Wood: Yellowbox eucalyptus
Length: 57.5"
Top: 2" Outer diameter
Bottom: 3.75" Outer diameterMouthpiece: Beeswax
Backpressure: Medium-Strong
Weight: 8.4 lbs / 3.8 kg
Ease of play: Very easy
Loudness: Low IIIIIIIII High
What if you don't bond with this didgeridoo?
It can be exchanged within 30 days for any reason and there's no
restocking fee. Can't decide on one? Call 1-800-519-1140 for live help!
Our sound quality ratings:CONCERT QUALITY Same as performance quality, but with perfectly balanced acoustics.PERFORMANCE QUALITY First rate, professional grade sound and playability.HIGH QUALITY Above average sound. Better than most found at comparable prices.GOOD QUALITY Nice introductory didgeridoo, but may lack in tonal quality and/or volume.FAIR QUALITY Not for serious playing. Good for muking around on, or as a conversation piece.
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