I am selling this beautiful Karl Hardy painted termite chewed eucalyptus didgeridoo. As you probably know, Karl Hardy Bundjalung's family is from the Armidale area in NSW.
When he was very young he started to help his grandmother with the backgrounds and filling in and developed a very Northern Territory style. Although only young, his work has a mature feel to it. He is an accomplished didgeridoo player with a keen interest in history. His heritage is extremely important to him.
It is beautifully dot painted and depicts a crocodile and the maker's name. The interior has been opened out at the distal end. The mouthpiece is wax.
See short video clips of the instrument being played in traditional style
Good for contemporary/ yidaki playing styles.
It should not be mistaken for the mass produced, cheap and inferior Indonesian teak and bamboo instruments which currently are flooding the market place.
The starting price is low for the quality of instrument on offer and gives someone the chance to own a quality didgeridoo.
The successful Bidder also gets a playing guide and if close to central London or Tunbridge Wells then I will give he/ she a free 45 minute lesson to get you going on playing this wonderful instrument.
It plays in the key of approximately C/C# with an overtone roughly F It has a deep resonant tone, it is a balanced player, responsive and has good back pressure.
Now for the boring but essential part of the bid.
Postage is £5.00. I will send the didge within the UK Zone 1 (this includes VAT, packaging and transport to the carrier's offices). Buyer pays postage and packaging for Zones outside UK Zone 1. The Buyer is responsible for any customs fees, taxes, etc.
The successful Bidder can also pickup if local to the area or in central London. However, there will be no price reduction.
This auction is for United Kingdom buyers only.
In the event that the item should be returned then the cost of postage and packaging is the responsibility of the Buyer and any refund is on the premise that the instrument is returned in the condition it was sold in. Please think carefully about returning the item as 1) the cost of postage and 2) eBay fees will be deducted and then you need to consider your postage costs fully insured to the value of the item plus packaging. I always take detailed photographs of items before dispatch.
I cannot be held responsible for loss or damage of the item in the post and the purchaser is strongly recommended to take out insurance.
I will ensure the instrument is packed well, concentrating on the ends which are susceptible to damage.
Please do not bid if you do not intend on paying in the event you are the winner.
Good luck with bidding. I have sold numerous didgeridoos on eBay with 100% feedback.
Happy Bidding!!