The world's first professional Duduk
- Revolutionary new bore design
- Precision crafted and hand finished
- Expert selected and aged apricot wood
- Fine tuned to the microtone
Introducing the all new professional Armenian Duduk. Over the past decade, Master Manvel Mnatsakanyan has worked to perfect the centuries old Armenian Duduk. Combining the Duduk's spiritual background and western innovation, we are proud to introduce the first ever professional Armenian Duduk and reed.
The Duduk's reed is a large double-reed generally 3" (7.5cm) by 1" (2.5cm). Unlike other double reeds, it requires a cap and tuning ring. With Master Manvel's expertise, NURWIND has perfected the Duduk reed manufacturing process for consistency and quality. We proudly sell sell the best Duduk reeds available. Guaranteed!
My name is Manvel Mnatsakanyan and for over forty years I have devoted my life to the art of the Duduk. In 1977, I graduated with a degree in Musical Performance from the prestigious Romanos Melikyan Musical College in Yerevan. After graduating, I played solo Duduk for the National Armenian Folk Ensemble, Gusanakan Folk Ensemble, and the Dudukner Ensemble. In 1985, I learned how to make Duduk reeds by Master Giorgi Minasov. After mastering the art of making Duduk reeds, I began to manufacture my own instruments. Eventually, I began making Duduks and reeds for the best Duduk players in Armenia; e.g. Griorgi Minasov, Djivan Gasparian, Gevorg Dabaghyan, Yeghishe Manukyan etc. In 2004 I began selling my reeds and instruments commercially.
Since 2004, I have collaborated with many experts to achieve the highest quality Duduk available today. There have been many improvements in intonation, tonality, and consistency that make Nurwind Duduks the only Professional Duduk on the market today. Each one of my instruments is held to the highest of standards and is guaranteed to meet the needs of a professional Duduk player.