Homemade PVC Compact Modular Didgeridoo

This homemade PVC didgeridoo was made out of nothing but plastic joints and a little beeswax. The whole thing cost about $15 to make.

I saw a few snake and coil didgeridoos and was inspired to make a DIY version. It's compact enough to fit inside a backpack and it is also modular, which allows for a great degree of experimentation and risk-free modification. Don't be fooled by its appearance - it responds better than many of the eucalyptus and bamboo didgeridoos I have played.

If you have any questions about how to make a pvc didgeridoo or how to play didgeridoo, post in the comments.

-Jared Boze

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[doc412allghny]

how do you fit the mouthpiece on? if i have no beeswax how can i make it from pvc??

[jaredmachine]

@doc412allghny I've tried rubber stoppers and even duct tape. In the end, I recommend beeswax. You can find it at just about any art store.

[Aistadar]

hey man this is really cool, i admire your creativity and willingness to experiment! of course its expected to lose sound quality, but it is made up for in compact-ness and the ability to change it however you like. i will be making one of these myself =D

[jaredmachine]

@Aistadar Thanks for the kind words. There's something about this particular one that keeps me from making the "quap" sound that's essential to wobbling, so you might not want to follow the specs of this model.

[arkmayeekgayadday]

very stinkin' awesome! thanks!!!!

[jaredmachine]

@BirdOfParadise777 The bell amplifies the bass tones.

[jaredmachine]

@BirdOfParadise777 Don't panic! 87 degree refers to the angle of the joint. If you go to a hardware store, there should be a bunch of PVC joints somewhere near the long tubes. If you look around, you'll find that there are joints that can connect to each other without adapters. Connect them into a chain, and BOOM! Didgeridoo. You'll probably find different pieces from what I had, but that's fine - experiment and have fun!

[BirdOfParadise777]

@jaredmachine Ok... um... HELP! :D

What does "87 degree" refer to? You just go in and ask for "them" that way? How long of a pipe do you buy to cut up? How wide is the pipe? Can you please give a list of all of the pieces and how many of each one? :) Do you glue it together? I have no idea where to even begin to look for a "big fat bell" thingy! lol Is it called something or what is it "supposed to be used for?

This is cool enough and cheap enough... NOT to make!!! lol

Thanks:)

[BirdOfParadise777]

@jaredmachine What can I watch that explains the "terms" like "quap and wobbling" etc that you use? tnx

[BirdOfParadise777]

@whysolimited LOL!

[p5veto3]

This is awesome! I have been wanting to make one of these for a long time but couldnt get the exact root that they were telling me because i am not around those parts were it is grown, but now seeing what you have done, I am so doing this!! Thank You for Your post!!

[cardfan212]

Thanks for inspiring me, going to create my own.

[GravelGrunt]

Well, it is different anyway. I admire your creativity.