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TestimonialsMy first drum and rattle efforts were, I think, well intentioned and tolerably good. It has been 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 of my customers around the country and around the world. A sampling of feedback is below. |
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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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"Your work is wonderful, and the drum is my dear friend." |
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"I wanted to thank you for making such a wonderful drum as well as sending the bear skin beater with fur. I am very grateful for your [work] and spirits' work in providing my drum and beater...I used it on a healing journey yesterday, and for the first time was able to sing my power song...my healing song. For the first time I knew we (the drum, the beater, the song, and I) were journeying together." |
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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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"It has been so wonderful drumming the buffalo drum. I just know that I've waited all the years for the drum you made for me. I love it." |
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"The drum is very beautiful, and it feels so great in my hand." |
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"I just wanted to let you know the drum arrived safely today. It is stupendous. The color and the sound are amazing. Thank you so much!" |
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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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""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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"[The drum] was a wonderful gift and I really appreciate it. I think it sounds wonderful and I used it last weekend to bless and clear my house. It has a great resounding sound. I love it." |
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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: "Your drum has arrived and it is absolutely incredible!!! The tone of the drum is superb and it is also a work of art. The color of the skin is like nothing we've yet seen." |
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FINLAND: "Steven! The drum is a dream!!!!" |
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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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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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UNITED KINGDOM: "My husband has made the drum [kit] and it looks fantastic, so many thanks." |
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P.O. Box 11, Elbing, KS 67041 (316) 799-2989 drummaker@beardrum.com | |