SO, I bought this and I'm still not clear... do I need to buy beeswax for it? Or is it playable as is? IT just came today.
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It is a good idea to add beeswax; beeswax provides a soft interface between you and the instrument. The instrument probably could be played without the beeswax, but you would be pressing against a hard surface.
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Beeswax is not required if you are able to get a good seal without it. Beeswax just makes it easier especially when you are learning.
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My understanding is that beeswax is optional: not necessary, but you might get a better seal around the mouthpiece with the beeswax. I had trouble playing the one I bought, but according to the instructor at the didgeridoo workshop it wasn't because of the mouthpiece, it was because the material the didge was made of is porous. If you like this didgeridoo, it might be worth a try. Beeswax is pretty cheap.
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No, the size of the mouthpiece is fine without it, unless you experience any discomfort or difficulty playing.Also, I would recommend purchasing the synthetic Didge instead of the bamboo one. :)
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No this one comes with the mouth area shaped so you do not need beeswax to play it. Look on Youtube to see how to shape your mouth to breathe into it. It took my husband a few tries but when he got the hang of it, it sounded very nice. Low and mellow and it did help to calm him and with his Bell's Palsy. It is almost completely gone, except a tick around his mouth when he smiles for a long time. He only played occasionally.
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You don't need wax. The end of the didge is shaped for your mouth. It worked for me, but some people may prefer to custom-fit it more comfortably with beeswax. So just try it first, it should work without wax.
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A sweet beeswax . It's not off-putting , but this stuff is tough bro . I have to heat it up with a hairdryer to melt the wax so I can put in my beard and tache
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Colonel Keds makes some very good points. I agree with most everything this person says.So flame all you want folks. He makes good sense. Let the manufacturer have it if they do not support their product faithfully.Whether you have it or not you can still give good insight into what is happening. As long as you stick to the facts of your experience.I want to know the whole story from ordering to receiving to using. Wouldn't you all like that too?
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I did; it came in the box with the rest of the product. The packaging for mine was as it would have been if I had bought it from a brick-and-motor store. FWIW, I bought the product from the Amazon-supplied vendor, not one of the marketplace vendors.
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That is the suggested time to wait. I waited an hour, lol. As soon as you remove it from the packaging it starts to expand. It's actually really fun to watch. There is a smell that it has at first that eventually fades within a few days.
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@ juan: no, the controller themed case is actually airbrushed on. Before purchasing the case i thought it was 3D as well, but unfortunately it is not! :-(
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The beeswax itself does not have a scent, however, If you want to add scent you can purchase scented oils and essential oils and mix it in the wax.
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Mark it as a gift if you are concerned. It should come packaged within another box when choosing this option. At least that is what I have noticed.
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Unfinished. I bought the maple for my grandson. I wanted it unfinished so that we could just treat it with beeswax. You may be able to get it finished. You might email the owner to ask. I needed to email him about something and he was very responsive.
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I bought a "clone" of this (same manufacturer, same exact device) through Home Depot (paint job only difference...mine is gray and orange). I got it a couple years ago...I am pretty sure they ship it with a container of oil to add to machine. If not, nothing special, just regular motor oil available at any auto parts or hardware store (off hand, guessing it would be 30 weight oil). Pretty happy with the machine. Only slight problem I had, the "feeder tube" that you put branches into, split on a seam. I was able to take it off and take to a local muffler shop that welded it up for a few bucks. Only other warning: pay attention to directions that say to make sure ALL wood is passed through the feeder before shutting off machine. If a small chunk is left and you try and restart it, it will jam the chipper blade and the drive belt will start smoking! Very small problems...looking forward to using mine again to chip up the accumulating branch pile I've got going.
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dang it, my delivery date just got moved from the 29th to the 30th.... Still not shipped... Oh well, waited 21 days so far, what's another one. Anyone who received it able to post any pictures and reviews of it on amazon? Would like to see real pictures of it being used instead of just stock photos.
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It appears to be beeswax with oil and fragrance. I have used it on a Maple drop leaf table we picked up in a used furniture store.The table looks wonderful! You do need to rub in the polish a good bit or it can be a bit sticky.
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Hi, I was just wondering if you bought this or not because this question is pretty old... but if you did get it, was it exactly what it says it is? and if not, did you find a better deal and could you please tell me where you got it? I need to know soon because I'm planning on buying my daughter this next month for her birthday... Thanks
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Did you buy this without seeing it first? I would love some impressions of the set.(NVM, I saw your other thread. Please post back once you have it.)
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It will not make it look new, so I would clean the wood first. After it is good and dry, use the beeswax generously and after applying a coat, wait a few minutes then buff with a clean, dry, rag that is white. It has a wonderful muted shine when used on wood furniture. To clean the crib, I might use diluted vinegar with dish detergent instead of Murphy's wood Soap. It has never done a good job for me on old wood. Anyway, that's my two cents. I just love the Van's Beeswax.
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Hi siddharth Gupta, just to add a comment about the machine, when I bought it after 4 times I've played it the control box broke down and can't work anymore. So make to sure you buy from a local authorized dealer who covers any repares for you. Pay abit more it's better. If not its very troublesome to communicate with the direct dealer to send back your part to them and you have to pay for the freight. So far I'm loving this machine. It really helped me to improve some of my techniques. All the best.
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Make sure the wick is cut an inch longer than neccesary. I dip the wick into hot beeswax and let it dry. That way the wick is stiff and easier to deal with. Then, wrap one end around a skewer or pencil and lay the pencil on top of the jar. It holds the wick in the center of the jar. Then if you pour a little of the beeswax mix in the jar and let it cool you will have a base! Hopefully that wasn't too confusing. I Learned this from ''Diy natural's'' website and it worked well for me!