The whole chromatic range in one didgeridoo
I imagined the WoodSlides to play all notes with one instrument. Based on the principle of a double slide, one made of wood, one made of brass, this assembly will enable you to cover the whole chromatic range necessary to play in any key. This way, with the WoodSlides, you will always get the right note!
A didgeridoo to move you
Woodslides are crafted from wood species selected for their acoustic qualities and mechanical stability. The middle slide is made of brass.
The result of over two decades of evolution. My didgeridoos are constantly evolving, driven by my desire to improve and my commitment to paying close attention to players’ feedback and expectations. I offer high-end instruments with a clear, precise, balanced, and harmonious sound—all with exceptional playability!
An easy-to-carry didgeridoo
Starting at 80 cm in length for the Grand Air series and 1 m for the Terre series, the WoodSlide is a didgeridoo that’s easy to take with you wherever you go.
Precise. From vibration to finish.
I chose quality materials such as wood and brass so that my instruments would benefit from a high standard of finish and of sound quality. These materials are combined with cabinetmaking techniques which stabilize the wood and the assemblies, offering neat and robust aesthetics.
A carrying case included with every Woodslide
To make it easier to transport, we have designed a custom-fit carrying case for our two Woodslide lines. Padded and waterproof, it provides excellent protection and features an ergonomic handle and strap.
Handcrafted in France
My instruments are locally made. You are welcome to my workshop and showroom in Bouguenais-les-Couëts, at the gates of Nantes. My woods of European essences come from Brittany and Normandy. My exotic woods come from the reuse sector. I try to reduce my ecological footprint as much as I can, for instance by planting tens of trees to make up for my use. Also, due to their design, my didgeridoos are matter-efficient. For example, the bell end, through its particular design, is firstly a technique executed to avoid using very big pieces of wood while reusing the scraps, which I also use for the mouthpieces and the interlocking sections.
They play on a WoodSlide
Choose between two ranges
of WoodSlide…
The TERRE
air column 45 mm from the mouthpiece
TUNING: From high G to low A
LENGTH: 0.9 m to 2.35 m
MOUTHPIECE: 30–31 mm
WEIGHT: Approximately 4.2 kg
COMPOSITION & MATERIALS
• Solid wood & brass
The GRAND AIR
air column 60 mm after the mouthpiece
LENGTH: 80 centimeters (30 inches) to 1.97 meters (78 inches)
MOUTHPIECE: 30-31 mm (1.18-1.22 inches)Ask me for a specific size
WEIGHT: Around 3.8 kilos (8.4 pounds)
COMPOSITION & MATERIALS
• Solid wood
• Burnished and varnished brass for the slide
The EARTH
Its rich, deep texture
The acoustic design emphasizes the harmonics at the fifth above the fundamental, resulting in a rich, powerful sound. Strong dynamics on the attack and excellent playability.
Acoustic power: very strong
Playability: exceptionally smooth
The GRAND AIR
A rich, full-bodied sound
The acoustic design emphasizes the harmonics an octave above the fundamental for a harmonious, full-bodied sound.
Enhanced vocal effects and long sustain.
Acoustic volume: Loud
Playability: Smooth.
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Order your WoodSlide now!
TERRE
1145€
GRAND AIR
1245€
Custom-made
• Custom tuning range
• Single slide, all-wood construction
• Intermediate fiber slide
• Specific wood selection
• Specific air column
• Logo integration
• Specific finish
• Drop octave mouthpiece or one with a specific diameter
• Custom manufacturing lead time: 9 months minimum
The very first time I heard the powerful and vibrating sound of the didgeridoo, I fell in love with it right away. We were in the Brocéliande forest, cradle of the Celtic legends of Brittany. During the following months, I discovered the richness of this instrument’s playing, both ancestral and radically modern. Simultaneously, I quickly started to look into its production and the woodwork.
Back then, I used to play in a band from Nantes called Zmiya. Between the rehearsals and the gigs, I often had to carry along several didgeridoos all around the town, struggling to make them fit in a car’s trunk, having a hard time in the public transports or even having to pay for check-in baggage while flying…
That’s when I started dreaming of a perfect didgeridoo: a tunable didgeridoo which would enable me to play several notes. A didgeridoo made of wood which would keep a pure and powerful sound. A didgeridoo with a good playability to work on my technique.
With the help of a cabinetmaker friend, Cyril Chapron, I created the first WoodSlide. A tunable top-of-the-range slide didgeridoo made of wood.
That was the beginning of a great adventure!
Since then, the WoodSlides are played by the most influential artists all over the world.