A perfect exhibit for the argument that function doesn't disqualify art and that art doesn't impede on function. This didge has a very pleasant saxaphone style curve to it. I made a flat edge along the bottom of the bell to make it sit straight so it play's it's best, naturally. The bell has amazing fiddleback and spalting. The exterior has been de-glossed. Glossy finishes seem to send the subliminal message that you shouldn't touch it for fear of leaving fingerprints. The matte finish invokes a more pleasant tactile connection between the object (this awesome didge) and the objectifier (maybe you). I do this with (almost) all my sticks now, unless features make it too difficult to de-gloss.

The bore is shaped for big booming sound and the wall thicknesses have been carefully paired with the wood type density to optimize the tone of this instrument. That's the kind of beneficial crafting knowledge that comes from having crafted over 500 hardwood didgeridoos and being fairly relentless in manifesting opportunities for artistic cooperation with other didge crafters and folks of all influences within this didge community. Properly loud for busking or public performance, yet capable of playing soft enough to not interrupt your wife's sleep too much.