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Product Specifications
- Material: Agave nickelsiae flowerstalk
- Weight: 1.6kg
- Length: 180cm
- Key: A#
- Mouthpiece: Beeswax, 60mm diameter
- Bell diameter: 80mm
- Finish: Natural shellac and resin varnish, inside and out
- Made by: Daniel Lindsey, Dragon’s Blood Didgeridoo, Victoria
Agave carries a fraction of the weight of eucalyptus in the same key, between a quarter and a half depending on the instrument, while producing a stronger backpressure that reinforces and sustains each note, so it holds steady even when your breath support isn’t perfect.
Agave plants flower only once in their lifetime, sending up this tall stem before they die.
Size Guide
Length: 180cm
Bell diameter: 80mm
Weight: 1.6kg
Shipping & Returns
This instrument is available for in-store pickup in Melbourne at a reduced rate. Contact [email protected] before ordering to arrange collection.
We dispatch most orders on the same day and ship across Australia and worldwide. Metro deliveries in Australia usually arrive within 2–5 business days, and express options are available at checkout; regional and international timeframes depend on the destination. You’ll receive tracking details when your parcel is on its way.
Need to return your order? Let us know within seven days of delivery. Please keep the item unused and in its original condition. Full details are in our Shipping & Returns policy.
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FAQs
What is an agave didgeridoo made from?
An agave didgeridoo is built from the flowerstalk of an agave plant, the tall stem it sends up once before flowering, rather than the eucalyptus used in most Australian-made instruments. Enigma specifically uses Agave nickelsiae, sourced locally within Victoria, and carries between a quarter and a half the weight of a comparable eucalyptus didgeridoo in the same key.
Is the Enigma didgeridoo suited to beginners?
This didgeridoo suits beginners through to intermediate players. The drone needs very little breath to find and hold, and the first toot is punchy and consistent, so new players get a reliable result early. More experienced players can push into the second and third toots for extra reach.
How do I clean and care for an agave didgeridoo?
Wipe the outside with warm, slightly soapy water and a microfibre cloth to remove oils and marks.
Keep it out of direct, hot sunlight, and avoid alcohol-based cleaning products, which react with the shellac and resin varnish finish.
Do you have a smaller or more portable didgeridoo?
The Spiral Didgeridoo is curved and compact, easy to travel with and a good match if you’re still building circular breathing. It’s handmade from natural timber, so stepping up to Enigma’s agave build later feels like a natural progression rather than a different instrument altogether.
Who makes Dragon’s Blood Didgeridoo instruments?
Every Dragon’s Blood Didgeridoo is shaped and finished by Daniel Lindsey on Gadubanud and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung countries. Lindsey, who is not Aboriginal, builds with the blessing of an elder. In his own words, he pays his respects to elders past, present and emerging, and remains open to respectful dialogue and collaboration.
