The Wave Bodhrán Set Reviews

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The McNeela Wave Bodhrán Set
 
Lead time: 1-2 weeks
 
I am really delighted and very proud to bring you the new and improved McNeela Wave Bodhrán! It’s a bit of a show stopper and bound to stand out in a crowd.
 
The Wave’s unique and innovative undulating rim looks like no other bodhrán and plays like no other bodhrán; the sound it produces will send tingles down your spine...
"My Wave Set arrived today and it is a religious experience" Christopher S.
"When I first saw my Wave bodhrán, I thought 'what an amazing piece of craftsmanship' and when I played it, I had goosebumps on my arms.I feel like a surfer who has finally completed the search for 'the perfect Wave'." Neil J.
 
Comes with a full Beginner to Master Online Bodhrán Course with Rónán Ó Snodaigh and whole host of other bodhrán goodies plus
**Discounted Priority Shipping to USA, Australia & Rest of World**
Unique Waved RimI’ve created a unique undulating rim which allows the player to utilise every bit of the goatskin and exploit all of its myriad properties. The rim is plywood, lightweight yet sturdy, and travels well.
Extra Deep RimI’ve managed to get great depth in the rim without interfering with ease of play, thanks to the the wave cutouts. This extra depth coupled with the undulating rim helps produce a luscious bass sound and tonal quality completely unique to the Wave.
Hand TunersThere are eight easy to use hand-tuners, brilliant for stage work and also very handy for effective reaction to environmental factors; you can play it all night without worrying about humidity or temperature.
Choice of SkinYou have the choice of hand-selected milky goatskin or Lambeg skin, both give a fantastic response, clear resonant tones up and down and great attack. The Vellum goatskin gives mellow, creamy tones and deep bass resonance whereas the Lambeg skin gives brighter, clearer tones and a very flexible response to the beater.
Double Skinning Available at No Extra Charge
For a rolling thunder roar, I can add an extra skin to your bodhrán to increase depth of tone, sustain and volume.
Key Features of the McNeela Wave Bodhrán & Set
16” Diameter
Rim Depth between 5.5 inches and 6.5 inches
8-Point hand-tuning system
Lightweight French-Polished Plywood Rim
Choose between Vellum (Milky Goatskin) or Lambeg (Clear Goatskin)
Option of Double-Skinning
Clear resonant tones
Great Attack & Response
Luscious Bass
Unique ‘wavy’ rim design
The Wave Bodhrán Set Includes:
A selection of premium beaters including:
Fiddle Bow
Double Ribbed Weighted Beater
Whipper Tipper
Double Knot double weighted beater
Hotrod
Drumstick Beater
The best-selling McNeela Bodhrán Gig Bag
BONUS BODHRÁN MASTERCLASSES WITH RÓNÁN Ó SNODAIGH
NB. From time to time we may need to replace a beater with another beater of equal or greater value
BONUS TUTORIALS
Rónán Ó Snodaigh, the bodhrán playing legend himself has recorded hours worth of original, jaw-dropping, magical bodhrán masterclassesincluding the basics and all the way up to all of the amazing advanced playing techniques he knows.
When you buy the Wave Bodhrán Package you will receive a comprehensive suite of Beginner to Master onlinebodhrán classes with this exciting virtuoso player.These are exclusive to McNeela Music and you won't find them anywhere else online.
"The delightful Rónán's [...] lessons hold me spellbound. I get so engrossed in watching him that I forget to play along. Thankfully, the unlimited access to tutorials lets me revisit time and time again." -Amanda L.
**Please note: this is a limited offer on a limited run of bodhráns, order now to avoid disappointment**
ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMES:
IRELAND (Next Day)UK (5 - 7 days)EUROPE (7 days)USA and CANADA (7 - 10 days)REST OF WORLD (10 - 14 days)

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Phone:

18322432

Location:

Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle
Dublin
D13 X958

Decided to order the Wave bodhrán bundle after an extensive research. Got inspired to buy a bodhrán since we had an Irish music course at our school (where I teach percussion). The drum is made expertly and sounds phenomenal, even though my technique is far from ideal. Cannot wait to try the drum more and take it with me to gigs and sessions. PS. a huge shoutout for your website, it is probably one of my favorites I've seen!
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Posted 2 weeks ago
This my first tuneable bodhrán, & I love it! Great sound and easy to play. I played with my local community concert band at our Spring concert and got several positive reviews.
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Posted 2 weeks ago
Beautiful drum. The thinness of the skin terrifies me a little, but it sounds really wonderful, and the included set of tippers/cipini really sweetens the deal. It also seems like a small detail, but the titular waves are actually REALLY handy, providing a ton of flexibility in how you position the drum. Finally, the price is practically unbeatable, considering you get this handsome drum, six tippers, and a case. A great value.
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Posted 1 month ago
I am completely pleased with The Wave. No regrets, no complaints, no wry looks.
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Posted 1 month ago
My only (slight) quibble was that tracking wasn't always entirely clear. But having ordered a number of tippers and now a bodhran from McNeela, there has never been ANY issue with my items arriving in good condition! What's more, the process of ordering was painless: model, size, skin choice...an entirely user friendly process.
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Posted 2 months ago
CATHERINE KLEIN
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Besides being brilliantly constructed, with an amazing range of tone, The deep magic of this crown shaped king of drums lies behind the single lambeg skin which gives the players’ inside hand the look of SIVERHAND of the Dagda, known as Nuada one of the first Tuatha De’ Danann Kings.. The legend lives! Play it and time disappears!
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Posted 3 months ago
CATHERINE KLEIN
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The Wave is the King of drums! My single lambeg skin has an incredible range, with crisp top notes that just pop and a deep bass so it easily follows melody. Even before it is broken in, the sound is superior. It’s shape has such regal attitude, and the repeated cutaway gives me complete access for my inside hand. Magic how easily I can tune it, even while playing (with practice). It feels so easy to get a great sound, I keep picking it up and time disappears. Thank you McNeela for your thoughtful and superior craftsmanship. Shipping to the USA was so swift, drum arrived safely, so carefully packaged, even as it was well below freezing here. Again…thanks for the attention to detail you have given my order. I will be back for more.
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Posted 3 months ago
Was nervous of not being able to select the correct skin type for the sound I wanted, but the double lamb leg sounds awesome! Shipping was smooth and drum was packaged safely.
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Posted 4 months ago