The Ultimate Rosewood 16” Deep-Rim Performance Bodhrán Set Reviews

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The Ultimate Rosewood 16" Deep-Rim Tuneable Bodhrán Set
Our best-selling Tuneable Rosewood Bodhrán has an extra deep rim so you get added power and sustain in your bass notes and a 8-point hand-tuning system.
You’ll also receive unlimited access (forever!) to Rónán Ó Snodaigh’s exclusive Beginner to Master Bodhrán Course with over 20 brilliant bodhrán lessons plus bonus session classes. Get the entire course free, with this set only, for limited time! (See description below.)
You'll also get a superb range of bodhrán beaters and weighted tippers.
 
The Ultimate Rosewood 16" Deep Rim Bodhrán Set
Contains:
16" Tuneable Rosewood Bodhrán
New McNeela Bodhrán Gig Bag
Access to Full Bodhrán Masters Course with Rónán Ó Snodaigh
Beaters:
Fiddle Bow Beater
Double Ribbed Weighted Beater
Whipper Tipper
Double Knot double weighted beater
Hotrod
Drumstick Beater
Key Features of the Rosewood 16" Deep-Rim Bodhrán
Rim Depth of approx 5 1/2"
Performance Hand-Tuning System
Removable T-Bar
Arm Cut Out
Taped to extend harmonics
Lush bass tone
Great sustain
Highly Responsive
Hand-Selected Sustainably Sourced Goat Skin
Crafted from beautiful Rosewood.
NB. From time to time we may need to replace a beater with another beater of equal or greater value
Bodhrán Skins:
As you may have guessed, yes the skin is the most important part of the bodhrán. That's why we only use the best of skins, sustainably sourced. We have done many blind tests and the results are staggering. Even non-bodhrán players can tell the difference between a good quality skin and a poor one - it's that obvious.
There is a huge difference in sound between a professionally made bodhrán and a badly made one. Hand-cured and hand stretched, properly conditioned and treated (without the use of chemicals) goatskin wins every single time. Carefully removed goatskin is used because you get much more depth of sound from it. The curing of the skin has to be carried out with great care as if it's done incorrectly it can destroy the skin or the sound that comes from it.
Tuning System:
Our 8 point hand-tuning system means you can adjust your bodhrán without interrupting your performance.
The tuners are easy to grip and super fast to tune.
Environmental conditions can be conquered with a quick turn of the key so you can play all night without worrying about humidity or temperature.
Taping:
All of Paraic’s bodhráns come taped around the edges as standard to ensure that lush McNeela bass sound - one of the many factors which make his drums so popular.
This technique creates a much deeper tone and sustain. It was discovered by observing drummers who use E rings on their drum kits to dampen the tone. In much the same way, the taping on the 16" bodhrán extends the harmonic range of the bodhrán and adds complexity to the bass tones.
LIMITED TIME ONLY:
Get Instant Access to the Complete Beginner to Master Bodhran Class..
with the famous Rónán Ó Snodaigh of the band Kíla (Worth €365/$399) Lifetime Access absolutely Free!
What You'll Learn:
Bodhrán Basics- Introduction To Rónán (5:43)- Learn the Basics (7:03)- Different types of Beaters & How to use them - Comprehensive Tutorial (18:33)Beginner Lessons- Irish Dance Beats: Jigs (14:41)- Irish Dance Beats: Reels (12:18)- How to Strap your Bodhrán & More (10:15)Intermediate Lessons:- Irish Dance Beats: Polkas & Hornpipes (7:39)- Session Tips (14:07)- Accompanying Singers in Basic Waltz Timing (1:56)- Alternative Beats - Turkish Beats & More (9:15)- More Alternative Beats (8:29)- Rosewood Performance Hand-Tuneable Bodhrán (1:36)- Pops, Snaps & Bass beats on the Rosewood Performance Bodhrán (5:09)- All About Rolls - Intermediate Level (11:02)- Rónán’s Unique Notation System (7:05)- Paradiddles (1:28)
Advanced Lessons:
- Accompanying Yourself Singing plus Hops, Inverted Beats and Dropping a Beat. (15:31)
- Advanced Beats (10:50)
- More Advanced Beats - Rónán plays along to three iconic Kíla tunes. (24:25)
- Rónán plays along to ‘Turlough’s’ from Kíla Album ‘Lemonade and Buns’ (4:10)
SPECIAL EXTRAS/Play Along:- Paraic on Flute and Rónán on Bodhrán - Session 1 (2:38)- Paraic and Rónán on Bodhrán - Session 2 (4:24)
 
Good to Know:
- 30 day money back guarantee from the day you receive the bodhrán set.- 100% refundable (For any reason, just return it up to 30 days from when you receive the bodhrán set). - 1 year guarantee - Same Day Shipping - If purchased before 12pm (Monday-Friday)
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IRELAND (Next Day)UK (5 - 7 days)EUROPE (7 days)USA (5 days)CANADA (7 - 10 days)
 
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I had been saving up to eventually order my own McNeela Ultimate Rosewood 16" Deep-Rim Performance Bodhran Set - when the St Patrick's Sale hit, I couldn't resist! The arrival was joyful, and I appreciated the care that went into packing my bodhran for its long journey across the pond. Thanks to the entire McNeela team - this exceeded all expectation!!!
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Posted 2 weeks ago
We are really happy with our Rosewood Bodhran set that we purchased a few months ago. The package arrived in Saudi Arabia within a few days and sailed through customs, not a bother. When we opened the packaging my wife and I were both immediately impressed with the quality and the weight of the bodhran. It is a beautiful and solid instrument. The quality of the wood and skin, the finish of the wood, and the taping on the top are all 100%. It sounds fantastic and we are finely tuning it each time we play. The selection of tippers included in the set gives us a great choice and keeps the practice interesting and fun. The set gig bag is very sturdy and made of quality material. The front pocket is perfect to carry all of the tippers and we throw a few whistles in there as well. There's good padding all around the gig bag, too! Overall we are delighted with our purchase and I'm sure there'll be another few McNeela packages on the way to Saudi Arabia very soon.
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Posted 2 weeks ago
I've wanted to do this for 20 years and this is everything I needed. A bit of research told me a deep 16 inch would be best for a balance of tone and playability which is enhanced by the cut out. Tunable is the way to go and eight quality adjustments is excellent. The tippers and case are all wonderful. As you get comfortable, the variety is great. That said it's a beautiful, quality instrument with a genuine goat skin. Let's face it, I nice instrument is a pleasure to play and one you can grow with. Website is excellent. Other makers website are almost unusable. Very happy, thanks!!
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Posted 3 weeks ago
It’s a beautiful drum. The cases and tippers/beater/sticks are great.
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Posted 1 month ago
Best of best quality and sound.
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Posted 1 month ago
This is an excellent drum!
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Posted 1 month ago
Best of best quality and sound.
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Posted 1 month ago
This is an excellent drum!
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