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TestimonialsI've made many hundreds of drums and rattles now, and I look back with great satisfaction at those things I have created with the support of the compassionate spirits. I have been very fortunate to receive positive feedback from many customers. A few customer photos are below, and those are followed by a sampling of my email. |
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Round Buffalo Drum 16 inches / 40 cm |
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Round Buffalo Drum 18 inches / 46 cm Artificial Wolf Drum Mallet |
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Oval Buffalo Drum 20 inches x 16 inches (51 cm x 40 cm) |
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Round Buffalo Drum 20 inches / 51 cm |
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Oval Buffalo Drum 20 inches x 16 inches (51 cm x 40 cm) Buffalo Rattle |
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Weris megalithic tomb Round Buffalo Drum 18 inches / 46 cm |
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"I received my Wild & Wooly Rattle today. Words cannot adequately express my Joy and Awe of such a fine instrument of Spirit and work of Art. With tears of thanksgiving, I say, 'Thank-you!' 'Thank-you!' 'Thank-you!'" |
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"I received my 18-inch moose hide drum earlier today. Wow man it is amazing!! It has such a heavy, deep sound which is what I had been hoping for.'" |
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"I can't say enough good about the [drum] kit and instructions (material) parts. ... The tone is excellent, not too tinny or dull, and there are no dead spots in the hide at all." |
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"Your work is wonderful, and the drum is my dear friend." |
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"I can tell you that when the rattle first arrived, it ... very quickly sent out countless nuances and realities within its initial cries, and I could not help but respond. We were fated in the best possible way. This rattle has accompanied me on many journeys and explorations, and began to declare and fulfill its presence immediately. In so many ways it has been a dance of leading and following, and honoring the call of its particular being, wisdom and insight." |
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"Hi Steven, thanks so much for my rattle; it is amazing and I love it so so much! We have a drum circle here ... composed of ladies and one gentleman ... Most of us have rattles (one some drums) from you, and their energy brings amazing things to our journeys and our circle." |
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"The drum you have made is magnificent. ... She holds a vibration all her own, and I feel as if I am relating with a living being when we play. And the sound- I have never heard a drum play like this ... When I use my fingers making 'whooshing spirals' over the surface ... this harmonic overtone is dramatically increased, and creating a sound that approaches some of the sounds of a singing bowl ... this is so much more than I even imagined possible." |
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"After researching about 500 web-sites, we finally found the best one! We were very impressed and feel very happy with the quality of the hides and the ease of the instructions in the rattle kit. Just wanted to say 'Thank You'." |
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"I received the Elk Drum you made yesterday. It looks great, but more importantly - it sounds FANTASTIC. You do superb work." ...and in a follow-up message... "Thanks sooo much for making an incredible drum, it's not just an instrument but a new friend and companion." |
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"I love your work. Received your gifts today. I am drawn to the bear rattle very much. I have played my drum and I am amazed at how good the tone is with just my fingers. ... You are a talented person. Thank you so much." |
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"The drum arrived this morning. It is even more beautiful than the picture. The golden color radiates with lighter and darker variations. ... The beater you made gives it a better sound than other drum sticks I have... " |
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"I picked the drum up at the post office Saturday morning. It is even more beautiful than the picture. I like the sound a lot too. It is perfect and I am completely satisfied. Also, I really liked your new instruction sheet with the drum images and the detailed instructions for images. Thanks again. I will be referring anyone who is looking for a drum to you and your web site." |
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"I have waited for this opportunity to find a drum-maker with your abilities and integrity for many years. I'm profoundly excited about receiving my buffalo drum!!!" |
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"The drum is very beautiful, and it feels so great in my hand." |
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"The drum arrived and it is incredible. I have never in my life seen a drum that looked like this, or heard a drum that made this sound. It's really beautiful, a work of art. I'm so grateful to have worked with you on this, thank you for your care in creating it. I look forward to using it for a long, long time." |
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"I just returned ... late last night and picked my drum & rattle up today. They are absolutely beautiful and I love the sound. What a perfect Mothers Day gift :o) Thank you so very much!" |
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"Drum arrived and everything is in great shape! We are pleased! ...this is the sound I heard coming from the earth that night in the Inipi. I'm really glad we went with the Buffalo! I'm glad we did not attempt to assemble." |
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"Dear Steven, Just following up more fully as promised: I sort of lost my breath when I opened up the package; the drum is very beautiful, and I was glad I/we trusted your choice in the moment. It also feels just right to have left it unpainted. I brought it to my local circle and christened it, and that was wonderful." |
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"I have enjoyed my drum so very much. It has a beautiful sound and absolutely loves to journey. Your workmanship and craft have been admired by many." |
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"Thank you so much for the wonderful drum! I opened the package and sat down and drummed for 20 minutes! I couldn't put it down! The resonance and sound are beautiful and deep, more powerful than any other drums I have played. You are right, the drum is teaching me! This is something I see myself using on a daily basis, thank you for building it with love and intent, you have a gift!" |
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"I have made the drum [kit] and it turned out great!! It has an excellent sound and I am excited about using it in ceremonies. I have honored the Moose spirit that gave of its life for the drum. Thanks [for] making your experience, instructions, and materials available." |
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"The drum really is amazing. I feel the vibrations when I strike it, but then through the normal beautiful sound it makes a second sound/vibration [that] seems to pick up as if the sound waves from the normal sound start to reverberate off each other. It is an unearthly sound that is indescribably beautiful. You have probably heard people say this before, but it seems like the drum talks to me when I play it." |
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"I listened to your example of your Triple Tibetan Bowls Journey [CD]and was immediately transported to Shamanic Reality. Thanks for doing this and for offering it to us. I look forward to experiencing the complete journey, all three of them in fact." |
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"I received the drum kit and finished the drum last night. The instructions were easy to follow and it turned out very nice... The drum is beautiful and has a powerfully deep tone." |
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"I received the rattle today. It is far better than what I had hoped for. Your craftsmanship is superb. The thick, beautiful top quality buffalo skin looks more than able to hold up through the heat and humidity of an Inipi ceremony. Thank you and many blessings again to you for your hard work in following Spirit’s calling." |
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"The bear drum arrived today ... and it is beautiful. Your craftsmanship and the love you put into it is very apparent and palpable. The black bear beater is a perfect complement. ... The sound of the drum is a delight and a healing presence in our house. ... Thank you for being a part of my walk as a healer. " |
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"I received the rattle today, and it is gorgeous. Thank you very much for sharing your time and talents. I love the feel of the piece, and am looking forward to working with its spirit." |
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"I really appreciate your good work and am VERY happy with the drum & rattle, so I look forward to the [drum] beater. Whenever I need something, I always look to your website first to see if I can get it from you. Also, I think I neglected to thank you for the journeying cd you threw in last time…thanks!" |
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"Just wanted to let you know that this group of women gathered with their rattle kits and made them together, then gathered again in a rattle-blessing circle. They all turned out so differently, which I find amazing considering how similar the kits are, and that's wonderful. Thank you for supplying the materials to us." |
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"I received my order and I love the rattles. They are both very beautiful. I looked at a bunch of different ones on the Internet and yours looked like the most well-made and they are even nicer than I expected. You do beautiful work." |
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AUSTRALIA: "The drum looks, feels & sounds great & the rattle is packed & drying. It looks very nice, & the cholla handle is wonderful. Thank you for letting me have this with the rattle kit." |
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AUSTRIA: "Thanks for the beautiful [gourd] rattle. It arrived yesterday and I just wanted to let you know that everything was o.k. with the shipping. The rattle ... is very light and has a beautiful sound..." |
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BELGIUM: "Your drum arrived today ... I was pleasantly surprised. I love his sound. It feels great to hold him. Thank you very much." |
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CANADA: "My drum arrived today, and I can't thank you enough for the wonderful workmanship and the exquisite sound. I am absolutely blown away by it. It is magnificent beyond what I had hoped for. I can't quite believe the layers of sound, the depth and resonance, and the way it seems to speak right to my heart. I am thrilled. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I still can't quite believe my wonderful good fortune in finding your website." |
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FINLAND: "...about the drum, as British might say: It's quite nice. Or the Finnish: Ihan kiva. But both really mean, that's beyond words. It's un-Finnish to give complements or to be happy. Anyway, the drum is all I dreamed of and more, much more. It's incredible! I can't thank you enough!" |
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FRANCE: "Last year I bought a buffalo drum kit from you, and I never took the time to tell you how pleased I was with it. Well, now I would like to offer one to my partner..." |
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GERMANY: "Usually, people contact you because they want to ask you to make them a drum. They know what they want and maybe have questions about some details. But when I wrote you, I was both - excited and confused - at the same time and it took you lots of time and patience to help me through my inner process! ... Thank you for being so supportive and thank you that you were willing to help me through all my conflicts!" |
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GREECE: "We received the things today. They are perfect. The sound and the pulse of the drum are wonderful and also [it] is the right size for me. The rattles are very nice too. ... One takes pleasure even by looking at them!" |
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IRELAND: "A couple of years back I bought a wolf rattle from you and I'm very happy with it. I just have a couple of queries about the buffalo hide drums. I'm thinking of buying one..." |
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ITALY: "I am so exciting the drum is arrived just now. I am so happy because the sound is deep and clear. I can't imagine something better. I am very happy, is the best for me!" |
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LITHUANIA: "The drum has arrived and it is really a beauty. The sound is wonderful. I have not seen many shamanic drums in reality but yours is a real magic item. Thank you very much for the drum... If you need any response to your web page about the high quality of your products then I will be happy to do that." |
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NETHERLANDS: "I received the drum today. What a wonderful sound ... excellent for journeying. Love the beat and its resonance. The beater is excellent too: brings out the different areas of the drumhead wonderfully. And what a light drum it is!" |
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NEW ZEALAND: "Kia Ora Steven, I collected the drum and rattle yesterday and they are stunning. I couldn't be happier and thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love the deep sound of the drum, the rattle is great also ... Thank you again. I'm very happy." |
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NORWAY: "Hello Steven. Just received my drum, and I have to say this is some piece of work, just amazing both in looks and in vibration, love the skin, couldn't be happier. Thank you so much for making this amazing piece, just love it. I can see now at once that I will have so much joy from this drum. This drum will follow me everywhere." |
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SLOVENIA: "Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! Yesterday the Big Drum arrived and it was surely one of the Greatest moments in my Life!!! Wow Steven, it is even more beautiful than in those pictures ... it began to sing that old ancient song of the of the World and the Universe and the story if its own origin, the story of its whole Journey and then it finally revealed its big thunder-like Power." |
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SOUTH AFRICA: "I immediately connected with the drum I got from you a couple of years ago, and it has been an integral part of my shamanic journey. The drum you made for me with the darker circle in the middle is awesome and seems to act as a focal point to relay energy back to me. ... Thanks again for an awesome drum." |
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SPAIN: "The horse rattle arrived in perfect condition, it's beautiful and it has the gentle but rich sound I asked for! I've felt immediately attached to it and I'm sure it will be a perfect company in my shamanic rides. Muchas, muchas gracias." |
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SWITZERLAND: "My drum has arrived! Thank you very much for your wonderful work! And thank you for the cd inside the package. I am very very happy!" |
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UNITED KINGDOM: "My husband has made the drum [kit] and it looks fantastic, so many thanks." ...and in a follow-up message... "The drum is wonderful. I use it a lot with friends to celebrate the power and the energy of our mother earth." |
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P.O. Box 11, Elbing, KS 67041 (316) 799-2989 drummaker@beardrum.com |
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