I've got a really kickass little Datsun wagon that Lewis Burns adorned with Aboriginal artwork. Being totally painted up it's appearance is a bit loud and my ex-wife always felt like it was too much of a parade. Sometimes she just wanted a regular car. I can understand that. As a didgecrafter it's easy to push the limits in every direction. The challenge sometimes is in keeping it reeled in. I built this didge with the idea in mind that this is what a didge has been like for many years until recently when things have gotten pretty extreme. The backpressure has a little resistance to it, so it's a pusher rather than a puller. Conical didges will often have a bouncy kind of backpressure, which is why didge players in yidaki regions are often referred to as 'pullers'. The push kind of didge tends to be more geared at meditative playing styles. The match of Alder's warmer tone, along with the lower key and it's playing style says this is an instrument for someone who wants to take it on nature walks. It's light enough to be a constant companion, and the smaller bell size keeps the bass from projecting through apartment walls or apartment floors. Noise is an issue for some. This instrument speaks loud and clear, but doesn't project like a drunk camper 3 spots down at 4am. If projection is what's needed, use a mic, or a louder stick. This is for reasonable folks, in a realistic world.