| Purchasing a Didgeridoo |
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| Monday, January 11 2010 14:54 |
 So, I am new to the didgeridoo tribe network and was curious as to what everyone thought about colaborating for a forum section called "Where to Purchase?", or something of that nature, where everyone can post the websites and/or stores that sell good, quality, didgeridoo (yidaki, mago, etc.) due to the fact that there are not that many that actually sell "non-tourist" or "non-junk" instruments. Without further ado here are some of the websites
I reccommend (when I say "traditional" and "non-traditional" I mean by style, i.e. Didgeridoo - non-traditional or Yidaki/Mago - traditional):
Didgeridoo Tribe Network Forum Post By: Nicholas
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| Last Updated on Tuesday, April 20 2010 12:25 |
You should go for one of Nathan's private collection sale! Nathan makes good instruments, he learnt his craft from Djalu and others. I've played Nathan's sticks and can recommend them, he puts in a lot of effort.
I don't know about the budget series though, this must be a new thing. I think these instruments are suited to beginners, the interval between fundamental and overtone notes are not ideal for the more advanced player, at least not for trad players. For a C or C# fundamental, you'd want a D or E overtone. For a D fundamental, you'd want an E or F overtone. You could ask Nathan is he has something more suitable in the budget range, I'm sure he'll be very helpful.
Cheers!
Guan
I was just on nathan burton's site and found a link for his "budget" sticks. he has some really good keys and it would be amazing to own a burton didj on a college student budget. How does everyone feel about his sticks? and, has anyone ever experienced his budget series?
Hi Nicholas,
I'm surprised you haven't heard of iDIDJ Australia or maybe it was an oversight?
http://www.ididj.com.au/
The waters are a little muddied when it comes to defining traditional and non-traditional, a while ago I devised the Cultural Indications Index (CI Index) which you can learn about here:
http://www.ididj.com.au/authenticity/label.html
It isn't a perfect system but it works for the vast majority of didgeridoos and no-one has come up with anything better in the time since.
As for buying a traditional instrument, I would make iDIDJ Australia the number one choice. Amongst other reasons, see below:
http://www.ididj.com.au/ididjphilanthropy.html
http://www.forum.ididj.com.au/giving-back-to-something-legit-t891.html
I'm blowing my own trumpet here I know, please excuse me. iDIDJ Australia is my pride and joy and the in-roads we've made in advocacy, promotions, education and ethical trade have been amazing although there is still soooo much more to do. Every store that handles authentic traditional Aboriginal didgeridoos has in some way found inspiration in what we do, or tried to model their business along the lines of iDIDJ Australia. We were the first anywhere in the world to stock ONLY authentic traditional Aboriginal didgeridoos, what we class as CI 4 instruments in our Cultural Indications Index. Find out what we're on about:
http://www.ididj.com.au/aboutUs/what.html
Happy didging to you!
Guan
Adding to the list:
Available at the didgeridoo store, or contact him through his website.
Marko Johnson makes fine instruments, and my Johnson "E" was my first didge I had purchased and is still my favorite all-around player...
http://www.rounddoor.com/didjeridoos.html
I don't have one of Bill's yet, but have played several and still want one.
http://www.billhanesdidgeridoos.com/
Steve and Gina are great folks, and make beautiful instruments!
(They have had instruments at TMG for the past two years)
http://wedidj.com/
Tyler makes some killer players, I almost bought one at JT2007 but it went to another home instead.
http://www.primaltones.com/index.html
Geoff Frost makes big, booming beasts that will shake your fillings out, I have one in "D" that I'm not allowed to play in the stairwell because it shakes the pictures off the walls.
http://frostdidj.com/
http://www.didgeridoostore.com/geoffbio.htm
Mr. Hicks is making and selling instruments again, I have two of his fine sticks...
http://www.hickssticks.com/
Jason has a small selection of trad instruments:
http://www.jdidj.com/
That about does it I think... as always, Chad Butler and Jeff Lohr are also great resources and outstanding crafters, and Grahm and Trish at the didgeridoostore are da best!
Didgeridoo Tribe Network
Forum Post By: Chad Butler
Hey Nicholas
Welcome to the tribe. I cannot say who I would purchase from since I haven't purchased from all of the dealers. I do know from personal experience that Jeff Lohr (hallowed sounds), and Chad Butler (bhumsiva) both are killer craftsman, true artists and great guys to talk to. I have one of Chads didges and I had my socks blown off the day I recieved it. Whenever I play one of Jeff's I cannot help but smile. I learned to play didge from Didgeridoo Breath and they are awsome guys to deal with and speak to. They truely love the instrument and are willing to do everything and anything they can to make sure you are happy. Also several of the sites you mentioned are dealers who carry sticks from the craftsmen who's websites you also listed. Just a heads up. Jeff and Chad also post on the tribe, feel free to contact them they are super personable.
Hope that helps!!
Didgeridoo Tribe Network
Forum posting by: Wildlifewarrior