Gapanbulu Yunupingu

Basic Drone E
Horn tone F
Length 151.5cm
Base end 10cm
Weight 3.4kg

Well balanced playing pressure with great response to vocal accents and pressure change. Fast playing with 'coarse edges' Narrow internal bore that is natural to the base. Smooth transition from drone to horn tone, the horn being bright in contrast to the drone. Good volume and clarity.

Code 2311 TI SOLD

Basic Drone E flat
Horn tone F#,G
Length 145cm
Base end 10.5cm
Weight 3.8kg

A smooth playing instrument with 'dirty' acoustic qualities. Soft horn tone that is easily achieved from the drone.

Code 2311 SI SOLD

Gapanbulu Yunupingu

Basic Drone C
Horn tone F
Length 161cm
Base end 12cm
Weight 5.2kg

A slower playing instrument with rich and resonant acoustic qualities. Good depth and vocal clarity. Smooth transition from drone to horn tone. Natural bore throughout.

Code 2306 JI SOLD

Gapanbulu Yunupingu

Basic Drone F#
Horn tone F
Length 147cm
Mouth 2.8cm
Base end 11cm
Weight 3.4kg

This one is a very fast player that responds well to powerful tonguing and diaphragm work. The fundamental tone is very strong, with less higher harmonics. Trumpeted notes are easy to throw into fast playing. It has been painted just at the ends, with a beautiful stained middle section. It is signed by the craftsman in the bottom section. The inside of the bell has been well crafted and is sealed with glue.

Code 2515-JI SOLD

Basic Drone F
Horn tone G
Length 136.5cm
Mouth 3.7cm
Base end 8.5cm
Weight 2.8kg

Gapanbulu called this one his personal instrument - it has a smooth sound and easy transition to horn tone. Very full and warm sound for a small F yidaki. Solid and well-finished exterior.

Code 2530-CI SOLD

Gapanbulu Yunupingu

Basic Drone C
Horn tone E
Length 155cm
Mouth 3.4cm
Base end 9cm
Weight 2.8kg

Lightweight, thin-walled and very harmonic. A very easy instrument for players of any level.

Code 2521-DI SOLD

Basic Drone E flat
Horn tone F#
Length 150cm
Base end 10.5cm
Weight 5.6kg

A 'dirty' sounding instrument with 'coarse edges' Narrow internal bore that is natural to the base. Bright horn tone in contrast to the drone - smooth transition. Good volume.

Code 2311-WI SOLD

Gapanbulu Yunupingu

Basic Drone C#
Horn tone F#
Length 149.5cm
Mouth 3.2cm
Base end 11cm
Weight 3.0kg

Like many of Gapanbulu's instruments, this is a good crossover between traditional yidaki and contemporary didjeridu, with rich harmonics, thin walls and easy drone.

Basic Drone C#
Horn tone F#
Length 151cm
Mouth 4cm
Base end 12cm
Weight 5.2kg

A large yidaki for Gapanbulu, very full and deep sounding, with rich harmonics. Suitable for both powerful rhythm and meditative playing. Solid and well-finished.

Code 2530-DI SOLD

Basic Drone D
Horn tone F
Length 155cm
Mouth 3.5cm
Base end 11cm
Weight 3.6kg

This is a great hybrid yidaki capable of many styles. Very easy for anyone to play the drone, and capable of rough traditional sounds and meditative harmonics. Very responsive to tonguing and diaphragm rhythm.

Code 2530-EI SOLD