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Product Specifications
- Material: Blue agave (Agave tequilana) flowerstalk
- Weight: 2.9kg
- Length: 165cm
- Key: A
- Mouthpiece: Beeswax, 80mm
- Bell diameter: 90mm
- 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. The tradeoff is stronger backpressure, which reinforces and sustains each note and makes the drone easier to hold steady.
Agave plants flower only once in their lifetime, sending up this tall stem before they die.
Size Guide
Length: 165cm
Bell diameter: 90mm
Weight: 2.9kg
Shipping & Returns
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 a blue agave didgeridoo made from?
A blue agave didgeridoo like Tidalwave is built from the flowerstalk of Agave tequilana, the same plant grown for tequila production, though only the tall flowering stem is used here. It’s sourced locally within Victoria and carries a fraction of the weight of a comparable eucalyptus didgeridoo in the same key.
Why is Tidalwave tuned to A?
A gives Tidalwave enough length and bore width for a deep, immersive drone without pushing into the breath demands of the lowest keys. It’s a strong fit for sub-harmonic throat work and percussive technique, rewarding players who want power in the low end without needing the lung capacity that the very lowest keys require.
How do I clean and care for a blue 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 Tidalwave’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, including Tidalwave, is shaped and finished by Daniel Lindsey on Gadubanud and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung country. 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.
