This striking bodhran boasts an eye-catching deep claret French polish finish and provides a powerful sound, plus can be adjusted by hand according to atmospheric conditions.

This 12-inch deep drum features taped edges for that rich bass sound and comes equipped with a weighted tipper, bodhran gig bag and Allen key for convenience.

Paraic McNeela

The Bodhran is an Irish frame drum. Constructed of small circular wooden frame covered with goatskin, its one side covered by goatskin and played using a stick known as the Bodhran Beater or Tipper (commonly referred to as Cipin), this instrument has become the signature instrument of many noted Irish percussionists and continues to enjoy widespread popularity today.

Paraic McNeela has been crafting professional bodhrans for almost four decades; his passion lies in this craft and he has designed this exquisite 16″ Tuneable Bodhran that boasts a warm, deep tone.

This bodhran comes equipped with a weighted beater and Allen key for free use as well as free online bodhran lessons with Ronan O Snodaigh to help you create your own distinctive playing style quickly and advance to an advanced level quickly. These lessons also provide confidence to accompany Irish music sets easily – this makes this bodhran ideal for both novices and advanced players. This makes this the ideal bodhran for beginners or experienced players.

The Signature

This premium bodhran offers a responsive response with lush tonal range, strong resonance, depth of tone and rich bass tones. Equipped with our 8 point hand tuning system for precision tuning, this is truly worthy of receiving McNeela’s stamp of approval.

The Bodhran is a circular frame drum made of goatskin on one side that is played with a wooden stick called a beater, tipper or cipin to strike it and create sound. Most commonly found in Ireland where it forms part of traditional Irish music and dance traditions but also popular across Celtic cultures worldwide.

Purchase this high-quality bodhran to invest in your musical future with this high-quality instrument, complete with free carrier bag and lifetime access to eight online bodhran lessons from Ronan O Snodaigh of Kila (worth EUR365/$410). These unique lessons are sure to have you accompanying traditional Irish sessions quickly! So go ahead, start playing and start creating impressive moments!

The Performance

Since its international prominence was cemented during the 1970s with players such as Christy Moore from Planxty, De Dannan’s Peadar Mercier and The Boys of the Lough’s Robin Morton developing distinctive playing styles using internal tone rings with adjustable screws similar to drum kits, the bodhran has gained worldwide renown.

Lambeg skins are ideal for making bodhrans as they respond well to being processed by the bodhran maker, producing strong clear sound with resonant high end qualities.

Paraic’s bodhrans are expertly tuned for maximum performance and come complete with a free carrying case designed specifically to transport it between sessions. He taps around the rim to lower tone levels and expand harmonic range so the instrument sounds richer without becoming intrusive during sessions, creating a professional instrument with great action, sound, feel, McNeela bass sound characteristics – sure to start conversations when played. Finished in deep claret French polish finish to complete its look – guaranteed conversation starter!

The Classic

The Bodhran is a hand-held frame drum played using various playing techniques with one hand using a beater (or tipper). This allows for a variety of rhythmic patterns and dynamics to emerge during gameplay.

Although bodhrans had long existed in Ireland, they only achieved mainstream prominence thanks to Sean O Riada and the Ceoltoiri Chualann band led by Sean O Riada during the Celtic music revival led by him in the 1990s. Their work with audiences worldwide showcased its virtuosity as they performed live with this extraordinary instrument.

This 14″ tuneable bodhran provides the ideal starting point for players hoping to take their musical journey further. Bodhran players can expect high-quality hand-cured goat skin taped around its edge for increased longevity, along with a mechanical tuning system allowing tightening or loosening using a hex key hex key, eliminating atmospheric conditions impacting tension of its skin tension. Also included with this model is a weighted tipper, gig bag, and Allen key for convenient storage and transport.

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