Make your own Bodhrán - D.I.Y. Bodhrán Kit Reviews

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Make Your Own Bodhrán - D.I.Y. Bodhrán Kit
Can there be anything more satisfying than crafting your own instrument?
It's a creative process that can only bring increased playing satisfaction knowing that you've made it with your own two hands.
We want you to enjoy that process that we've been very lucky to be a part of for so long so we've put together everything you need to make your very own bodhrán.
Presenting the McNeela bodhrán making kit ...
The pack includes:
1 x 16" (depth approx. 4") plywood rim - unstained and unvarnished.
Cross bar
1 x 20" top quality goatskin.
1 x beater.
Webbing 56" long.
12 studs.
Elastic band.
Written Instruction Sheet.
You can see detailed video instructions with Paraic himself by clicking here
We also highly recommend adding to cart our new bodhrán cream, DrumDiddly, as a luxurious finishing touch for the goatskin. This cream contains beeswax and lanolin and guarantees to deepen the bass tone on the bodhrán and extend the life of the skin.
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EUROPE (7 days)
USA and CANADA (7 - 10 days)
REST OF WORLD (10 - 14 days)

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18322432

Location:

Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle,
Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle
Dublin
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“I’m actually using this as the frame for a large tack-head banjo project, and its going well so far. Particularly pleased with how the goat’s skin has tightened up nicely after following the instructions.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Very nice and easy to do. A bit of standing. You just need white glue. Good thick skin. Sounds great when taped.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I loved building it. I have done a fair amount of wood projects so building it was not a problem but it was enough of a different kind of challenge to still be fun. It turned out way nicer than I expected. Now I just need to learn to actually play, which is coming along faster than I expected.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I received this kit as a present, it was so much fun to make. A really nice gift for someone or if your the type of person who likes to do your own DIY and see great results this is a great pack.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Fun kit, instructions were very clear and easy to understand.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent product. This is going to be the basis of a customised heirloom instrument for one of my sons. Delivery is excellent. Would recommend to anyone wanting to build a quality instrument.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“This is a quality kit and I know I’ll enjoy playing it for years.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“This was a great way to get started with the bodhrán. All I needed was a little sandpaper, wood glue, and stain to finish the frame, and it all came together really nicely in a short time with help from the included instructions and the video. Though it's not a tunable drum, the skin came out with a nice even tone all around and is very playable. The included tipper is also really nicely finished and gives a good deep clean sound. If I had one wish for this kit, it might be that the cross bar had been unfinished too--mine came well finished in a good matte black, but it would be nice to have the option to choose how to finish it. That said, I removed it after a little while anyhow to have an easier range of motion for the left hand. Great kit, and I appreciate the wealth of information openly available from the McNeela shop on all manner of musical topics.”

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Posted 2 years ago