Hemp didgeridoo by Norbert Schmid

Norbert Schmid, an Austrian, was the pioneer in the manufacture of didgeridoos in Chanve. (Long before the Australian models...) It should be remembered that this material was developed by an Austrian scientist. Hempstone material is made solely from hemp fibers with no additives, glue or synthetic adhesive agents. Hemp fiber is denser than the hardest wood, can reach frequencies and resonate with energies that lie beyond the capacity of traditional wooden instruments.

Hempstone or 'hemp stone' once transformed is as hard as stone. The innovation of this Austrian patent lies in the fact that the hemp fiber is overmolded under heat and high pressure only by adding water. During the manufacturing process, no need for glues, resins, etc. It is dyed with non-toxic pigments. “This material is said to be non-toxic and malleable”

Norbert has developed different configurations and models of didgeridoos over the years. To this day these didgeridoos are sought after all over the world. Production is very limited due to the long process and the unique character of each instrument.