As someone completely new to the Duduk, I had been warned about the poor quality souvenier instruments, and the importance of going through a reputable supplier. I had very positive experience with Thomann previously and so decided to use them to purchase my first duduk. The first thing that struck me was the beauty of the object itself, the careful carving, smooth finish, and the engraved maker’s mark. While I am only making the most primitive of sounds at present (week 1), I can already hear the depth of tone that this instrument offers, and I am looking forward to what people call the ‘Duduk journey’. A final positive shout-out to Thomann’s customer service team, who are the best i’ve encountered in the industry through the online chat. They helped redirect the instrument delivery to a different address and were patient and courteous at all times. I would certainly shop with Thomann again.