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"Yuta Yawuny"
Concert Quality Vintage Yidaki
 Crafted by Djalu GurruwiwiWatch a VIDEO demo of this didgeridoo below!
This is a WONDERFUL YIDAKI for playing traditional hard tongue riddims! Its voice is warm, gruff, and a bit  dirty. Djalu (pictured at right) made this handsome yidaki
around 2005. The timber is well seasoned by age and plays like a dream. Purchased directly from Djalu by Ben Hicks at Gunyangara in Arnhem Land. This yidaki features a natural mouthpiece and a 3.75" bell at the bottom end. It was painted by Gunariny Gurruwiwi with icons that represent the seed pods of the banksia tree.To
the worldwide community of yidaki players, collectors and enthusiasts,
Djalu Gurruwiwi (pictured at right) needs no introduction. Renowned as
the best craftsman, his yidaki are revered for their exceptional
qualities. For years he has had many visitors coming to Arnhem Land to
learn from him privately, and he has also led the yidaki Master Class at
the Garma Festival every year since its inception. He has traveled to
Germany, the USA, the Middle East and Asia to provide yidaki
demonstrations and tuition.
Djalu
is also distinguished from other yidaki makers as he is also a painter
whose works on sheets of bark are held in major museums and collections
in Australia and around the world. Djalu talks about his father having a
yidaki with him at all times. When out turtle hunting in a dug-out
canoe, Djalu recalls his father signaling the capture of a turtle by
blowing horn tones on the yidaki to the rest of the family on the beach
who would then prepare a big fire oven. Djalu often says how he blows
his spirit into each instrument he makes, and sends it out around the
world to spread the power of the yidaki.
Amongst
his own people Djalu maintains his prominence as a yidaki master,
talented artist, ceremonial leader and senior lawman for the Gälpu. This
is an "old school" instrument, much more collectable than your average
didgeridoo, and we honor that by using the proper Yolngu word for
didgeridoo, "yidaki", here. A treasure for its sound, size, condition,
well seasoned timber, and provenance. The interior bore is very clear
and open which increases volume, harmonics, and clarity of tone.
Features a natural mouthpiece sanitized with Didgeri-Clean (tea tree and lavender oil). No beeswax is needed.
Soundwise: Concert Quality
Super easy and enjoyable to play. Perfectly crafted for playing in the traditional hard tongue style which involves blunt diaphragmatic riddims and a soft, warm horn toot. Dense, shape-shifting harmonic overtones. Excellent midrange acoustics for crisp tongued pops, tups and twang. Vocal response is remarkable in the low to midrange frequencies with massive guttural attacks and shimmering harmonics to balance out its acoustic qualities. Three easy horn tones. Optimal strong backpressure for its size and pitch make the circular breathing technique easeful. This is an heirloom quality artifact and a highly collectable instrument. Excellent value for its sound quality, age-seasoned timber, and provenance. Likely to sell quickly so please don't hesitate to contact us
if you have any questions. Read our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Includes Certificate of Authenticity, care guide and playing guide.
Watch William demo this yidaki for youand see the instrument in vivid HD detail!
Just click on the video below.
Specs for this yidaki:
Key: EOvertone toots: E, C#, F#, B
Skill: Beginner to Advanced
Wood: Stringybark eucalyptus
Length: 60.25"
Top: 1.2" Inner diameter
Bottom: 3.75" Outer diameter
Mouthpiece: Natural wood
Backpressure: Strong
Weight: 8.4 lbs / 3.2 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 First rate, professional grade sound with perfectly balanced acoustics.
HIGH QUALITY Very good 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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