About StixAll STIX didgeridoos are EUCALYPTUS miniata ( Darwin Woolybutt)
or EUCALYPTUS tetrodonta (Stringybark ) These are the two types of didgeridoo trees traditionally used.
All STIX didgeridoos are made with dry timber which greatly minimises the risk of cracking and movement. Movement in the timber can also alter the sound and key of a didgeridoo. They are dried for at least 12 months. Dry timber is much harder than green timber. Therefore, a didgeridoo made from completely dry wood resonates better which increases the sound quality and volume.. The colour of dry timber is also much richer and the final finish is much finer than green timber. Finally, a dry didgeridoo weighs a lot less which makes it easier to CARRY and freight.
Our instruments are sealed inside and out with a high quality single pack clear lacquer to ensure total stability of the didgeridoo. This means that the timber cannot absorb any moisture from the air or from your saliva It will also not lose any moisture, making your didgeridoo MORE stable and less likely to crack , split or move in any way.
The mouthpiece is finished with a natural bees wax from local honey bees and it is coloured with special oil-soluble dye.
