I have always loved these thicker old soul agaves. For one they have so much character in their appearance with so many stories to tell. They are more of a rare find as they are mostly from the monster agaves that shoot up incredible flowers that tower above the ocotillo and oak trees. They also have so much depth and personality in their drone. I found this one on a recent harvest and was the first one I worked on when I returned. In this area that I found this agave grow some of the largest agaves I have ever seen in the wild. This was an enormous stalk and this is the section near the top of the flower. This one has such an amazing feel to it with a powerful, bass filled, mesmerizing drone. I normally don’t recommend deeper keys to beginners but this one would work if it catches your ear. The ease it plays with is astounding and can play rhythms with no effort. The back pressure is perfect for this key and is so nice to circular breathe on and hold long notes with the little breath required. The overtones are amazing and so easy to sustain and the vocals really pop in contrast and harmony with its drone. Just such a powerful didge that would fit into any style of play!
Don’t be fooled by the dimensions on this one. This plays like a didge twice its size. When I worked at Gibson Guitar my favorite to work one was the smaller Robert Johnson model. I also love working on these smaller agaves because they too play with such power and have tremendous volume as well. This one has an incredibly soothing drone and would be perfect for meditative style of play but has the ability to play with incredible speed and also has tremendous overtone capabilities. With its size it is so easy to move around while playing and also would be perfect for all adventures and great for hiking and backpacking with its weight of only 2lbs. This has some really dense resonant wood and just sings when it plays. Such a lovely gem!
Sold, thanks again Todd and Tamara! In San Luis Obispo, CA
I really don’t know where to start other than this thing is just incredible! It instantly shakes my room when I play it and along with its incredible volume it has just a mesmerizing bass filled balanced drone. I am amazed at its response and what it inspires when playing. With its shape it can play with incredible tempo and percussive style. With these deeper notes though I mostly love to absorb the calming tones and create soundscapes and go to another world which makes sense with this one being the crown chakra. It plays with such ease and despite its tremendous size takes so little breath.The vocals are insane and the overtones crystal clear. There are so many capabilities and just playing for the short time I can’t wait to see where it goes and to hear back! A very special and incredible didge!
Sold, thanks Tamara and Todd! In San Luis Obispo, CA
