Nathan's Yirdaki's /Didjeridu's are meticulously handcrafted Australian made superior quality tuned musical instruments.

They are made from naturally termite hollowed native Australian Eucalyptus trees harvested from the Northern Territory. Burton Didj's are renown for their unique bell sizes, tapering into small mouthpieces, that allow for optimum backpressure, awesome acoustics, ideal resonance and extreme volume. All Burton Didj's are individual and carry the Burton stamp of authenticity. This is burned into the bell end of every Burton Didj.

Burton Didj proudly supports the Yirdaki Masterclass.

What: A one week cultural immersion experience with Djalu Gurruwiwi and family.

This is a rare opportunity to learn from the Grandmaster of yidaki, as well as to experience Yolngu life from the inside.

There will be heaps of time for in situ study of the didgeridoo - in playing as well as crafting - from the best of the best: Djalu, Larry Winiwni, and other yidaki personalities including but not limited to Mirarra' Burarrwanga, Adam Marrilaga, and Vernon Marritjngu.

Each participant will have the chance to craft their own yidaki under the guidance of Djalu, and to keep this instrument as part of the Masterclass experience.

Cultural activities are not limited to yidaki but will encompass hunting, gathering and spear fishing, basic conversation in Yolngu Matha, lessons in kinship and social structure, participating in bunggul (ceremonial dance)... the list goes on...

Where: Ga:luru outstation, Gove Peninsula, NE Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia.

Cost: AUD$2000 per person for 7 days.

For full details and bookings go to www.ididj

G' Day Everyone,

Good to hear (13/02/2008) the Australian Government finally acknowledged the stolen generations injustices. The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd make a formal apology to begin the healing process. This made me feel proud to be apart of a united Australia, that can move forward and celebrate in the amazing qualities of the first people of this country.

I have donated $800 from the auction of the didj in December towards Close the Gap- Oxfam Australia, a non profit organisation aimed at indigenous health and closing the 17 year gap between Indigenous and non Indigenous Australians. I am proud to be involved in making change.

New stock coming shortly, I am currently chipping away at some exquisite raw logs (harvested from the Northern Territory) I am really exited about a handful of these Instruments that have great promise of becoming dream Didj's !

As mentioned above Djalu is holding his master class this year in Nhulunbuy (Gove) in Arnhem Land.

For those of you that aren't aware of Djalu, he is the custodian of the Yirdaki, (didjeridu). He is a highly respected elder of the Galpu clan and is also a Grand Master Yirdaki craftsman (Arguably the greatest yirdaki craftsmen ever) and whom taught me how to craft Yirdaki's many years ago. A life changing experience for anyone wishing to attend. All the details above and on ididj's website.

To all my existing customers I trust your Burton Yirdaki's are performing at their best, keep up the playing and enjoy the earthy vibe that only a didj can bring!

Until next month

Peace Nath