I tried to give this a more open top end and a slight taper throughout to make a shorter didge with decent backpressure, an easy middle-ish key, with good harmonics and vocals. I nailed it. I'm really impressed with what a snappy E it is, and with how solidly supported it feels. It'll take any amount of pressure you throw it and keep it all in control. The overblown is well matched and the trumpets a bit bright. This is a good friend size, can go anywhere with you all the time, always sound and look great, and be durable enough for a long term relationship.