18" Non-tuneable Bodhrán with Carrier Bag Reviews

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18" Non-Tuneable Bodhrán with Gig Bag
Sometimes it's best to go back to where it all began. This traditional 18" Irish bodhrán is already a classic - the simple and pure provenance of its design means that the player can experience the joy of discovering this iconic Irish drum like the first bodhrán players.
The professionally handcrafted 18" goat skin bodhrán, by Paraic McNeela, is made with a hardwood shell and a single cross bar. It was one of the first styles of bodhrán Paraic ever made and is still close to his heart.
Key Features of the 18” Non-Tuneable Bodhrán
Hand-selected Goatskin
Taped for extended harmonics
Arm cut-out for comfortable playing
Single T-Bar
Stylish Black Rim
Hardwood Beater included
Lightweight Carrier Bag with Handy Pocket for Beaters
For a great beginner bodhrán text and CD tutorial, check out Steáfán Hannigan’s tremendous Bodhrán Basics
And if you really want to treat yourself or the bodhrán lover in your life, check out our brand new premium padded McNeela Bodhrán Gig Bag. Available in two very smart colourways, get them now while they’re still at a special introductory price.
Looking to buy a bodhrán, you have come to the right place, come visit us in Baldoyle, Dublin 13!
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Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle,
Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle
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“Great sound.thank you so much.”

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Posted 4 months ago

“Wonderful bodhran! Highly recommend.”

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Posted 6 months ago

“This new drum has opened up a whole new world for me. It has reopened a passion that was laying dormant for many years. The Irish culture has passions that reach deep into my soul.”

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Posted 7 months ago

“Very nice. Good quality and great sound!”

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Posted 1 year ago

“This is my first bodhrán (my first ever drum actually), so I'm no expert and I'm still learning how to play. The build quality is great. The crossbar is screwed in so I think it's removable, although I'm quite happy with it in place because there's plenty of room for my hand. The bodhrán sounds great with lots of low end, particularly when open or only slightly damped. At first I couldn't get much of a range of tones out of it but my technique is improving and I can now get something resembling the "walking bass" which is characteristic of modern playing. Being a non-tuneable goatskin drum the pitch is sensitive to humidity, temperature etc. Since I'm not playing in a group (I'll eventually multitrack record some parts) I'm not worried about not being able to tune easily. 18" is rather large, especially for a first bodhrán, but it means plenty of space to move your hand around in it, and the sound is so wonderfully deep.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Little did I know that when I purchased my fantastic 18" Bodhran from McNeela Music, I would also be introduced, and encouraged to experience and learn, not only traditional Irish music, but also Irelands culture and traditional crafts, for which I am truly grateful.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I was super excited to receive this instrument. When I opened it. You can tell the care that was put into building it. High quality.”