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Ngongu Ganambarr  

Ngongu Ganambarr

Basic Drone F
Horn tone F
Length 152cm
Base end 9.5cm
Weight 2.6kg

A lightweight instrument with good backpressure and excellent transition from drone to horn tones. Warm acoustics with 'rough edges'. Natural bore at the base (no chiseling)

Code 2260 FI SOLD

 

Basic Drone F#
Horn tone F#
Length 146cm
Base end 10cm
Weight 4kg

 

Code 2141 NI SOLD

   
   
Ngongu Ganambarr  

Ngongu Ganambarr

Basic Drone F#
Horn tone F#
Length 139cm
Base end 10cm
Weight 4kg

A fast playing instrument with superb transition between drone and horn tones. Excellent clarity and warm acoustics.

Code 2138 EI SOLD

 

Basic Drone E
Horn tone E/F
Length 151.5cm
Base end 9.5cm
Weight 4.4kg

This Yidaki has been used in ceremony in Dhalinybuy community. It has 'flat' acoustics and a horn tone suited for rapid punctuation in rhythm. Good backpressure.

Code 2163 CII SOLD

   
   
Ngongu Ganambarr  

Ngongu Ganambarr

Basic Drone F
Horn tone F#
Length 143cm
Base end 10.5cm
Weight 3kg

An excellent example of Ngongu's work. Excellent backpressure, volume and clarity. Completely clear natural bore from top to bottom. Well finished with no patched holes.

Code 2095 LI SOLD

 

Basic Drone F
Horn tone F#
Length 145.5cm
Base end 10.5cm
Weight 4.6kg

A fast playing highly responsive instrument. Excellent backpressure and transition from drone to horn tone. Overall coarse acoustics with rough edges. Largely natural bore. Described by the artist as having the appropriate qualities for ceremonial use.

Code 2337RI SOLD

   
   
Ngongu Ganambarr  

Ngongu Ganambarr

Basic Drone D
Horn tone F#
Length 149.5cm
Base end 10cm
Weight 4.4kg

A smooth plaing instrument with full, rich and clear acoustic qualities. Good bass frequencies and backpressure. Excellent vocal clarity. Bright horn tone in contrast to the drone that is easily acheived despite being higher in pitch. Well finished instrument, painted with Wanguri clan designs depicting thunderclouds. Natural bore throughout.

Code 2340UI SOLD

 

Basic Drone E flat
Horn tone F#
Length 143.5cm
Base end 12.5cm
Weight 6.6kg

A solid instrument with overall dense and slightly dirty acoustics while still retaining clarity and sharpness. Blunt diaphramatic response. Excellent vocal response and clarity. Good backpressure. Excellent transition from drone to horn tone. Natural bore throughout.

Code 2337SI SOLD

   
   
Ngongu Ganambarr  

Ngongu Ganambarr

Basic Drone E flat
Horn tone G
Length 146.5cm
Base end 10cm
Weight 4.8kg

Excellent backpressure and clarity. Smooth playing with good bass frequencies and clear vocal accents. Good transition from drone to horn tone, the horn tone being bright against the drone. Natural bore throughout. Well finished, painted with Wanguri clan designs depicting thunderclouds.

Code 2340QI SOLD

 

Basic Drone E
Horn tone E
Length 159cm
Base end 8cm
Weight 3.8kg

A fast playing narrow bore instrument with good bass frequencies and coarse vocal accents. Well balanced playing pressure with overall warm acoustics. Excellent transition from drone to horn tone. Natural bore throughout.

Code 2340OI SOLD

   
   
Ngongu Ganambarr  

Ngongu Ganambarr

Basic Drone D
Horn tone F#
Length 147cm
Base end 9cm
Weight 4.6kg

A bright instrument with excellent clarity. Bright horn tone in contrast to the drone.Good backpressure. Excellent vocal clarity. Painted with Wanguri clan designs depicting thunderclouds. Well finished with durable sealer.

Code 2340RI SOLD

 

Basic Drone E flat
Horn tone E
Length 156cm
Base end 10.5cm
Weight 6.2kg

A solid instrument with dense acoustic and good bass frequencies. Responds well to high pressure playing. Good backpressure and transition from drone to horn tone. Blunt diaphramatic response. Well finished instrument with a natural bore from top to bottom.

Code 2340WI SOLD

   
   

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