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14" Performance Bodhrán [RED] Reviews

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The McNeela 14" Deep-Rim Performance Bodhrán
 
Always innovating, always improving and most importantly always putting the musician first - this is what drives me. The McNeela 14” Performance Bodhrán features an 8-point hand tuning system and impeccable finish plus for a limited time only when you purchase any McNeela Performance Bodhrán you will receive 8 free bodhrán lessons with Rónán Ó Snodaigh!
 Key Features of the McNeela 14” Performance Bodhrán

Rim Depth 5.5”
Diameter 14”
8-Point Hand-Tuning System
T-Bar (removable)
Hand-Selected Goat Skin
Highly Responsive
Wide Tonal Range
Lush Bass Sound
Taped for Improved Harmonics
Comes with Gig Bag w/pocket for Beaters
Available in Limited Edition Emerald Green
Also available in 15" & 16”
BONUS Online Bodhrán Lessons with Rónán Ó Snodaigh


*Comes with Free Gig Bag, Bulbous Beater & Beginner Lessons*
Size14 inches is a great all-rounder size catering both for the travelling musician who doesn’t want to compromise on depth of tone and also producing supreme playability for the petite and younger bodhrán player. 
PerformanceAdjust tuning with lightning speed to respond to performance requirements for when you need your bodhrán to match pitch, volume and tone. With the wide range of tones available you can offer a subtle accompaniment in quieter session spaces and a full resonating bass in concert settings 
GoatskinEach goatskin is hand-selected for quality, responsiveness and sustain. This is a natural product and each skin will be unique to your bodhrán, waiting for you to explore its myriad properties. We recommend treating your skin with DrumDiddly bodhrán conditioning cream to keep it in optimum condition.
BONUS BODHRÁN LESSONS WITH RÓNÁN Ó SNODAIGH
For a very limited time only, with every purchase of any of my tuneable bodhráns you will receive eight lessons, YES eight lessons, with Rónán Ó Snodaigh, one of the greatest bodhrán players ever.
These online lessons will cover everything from basic traditional Irish dance beat timing, traditional Irish music session performance, alternative beats, how to get the most out of your bodhrán skin, how to tune your bodhrán and everything else you need to get started on your bodhrán learning journey.
With Rónán’s magical way of teaching I guarantee you will fall completely and utterly in love with bodhrán playing.
These free online bodhrán lessons are exclusive to McNeela Instruments and will have you accompanying traditional Irish music sessions with gusto in no time!
If you're looking for a superb text tutorial check out The Irish Drum by Peter Houlahan %%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%/the-irish-bodhran-drum/
Review of the McNeela Performance Bodhrán
I am delighted with this bodhrán review from Jim Woods when I was first testing the New Performance Bodhrán range, I'd personally say Jim is one of the best bodhrán players in the world, so for him to send me this video really made my day. Check out the video below and listen to that beat!

 Good to Know:

14 day Money Back Guarantee from the day you receive the bodhrán.
1 Year Guarantee
If purchased before 12 noon it's shipped the same day
100% Refundable (just return it up to 14 days from when you receive the bodhrán)

ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMES: All orders placed before 12pm are shipped the same day.IRELAND (Next Day)UK (5 - 7 days)EUROPE (7 days)USA and CANADA (7 - 10 days)REST OF WORLD (10 - 14 days)
Not sure which bodhrán is for you? Give Paraic a call and he'll be happy to advise. Mon - Fri 9am-5pm 087-2569672
From outside Ireland +353 18322432



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18322432

Location:

Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle,
Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle
Dublin
D13 X958

I love how compact this Bodhran is. Don't let the smaller size fool you though. This drum gets just as much bass and low end out if it as my 16 inch drum. Great purchase!
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Posted 4 years ago
Affordable Fun Little Drum with Wide Tonal Range The 14" Performance drum is an amazing deal. The tonal range, quick hand tuning capability and craftsmanship play like a $500 drum. It's very easy to get high highs and low lows with the left hand. The only con to the drum is that the star tuners dig in to the left arm a bit. I don't notice it anymore and have gotten used to it. The drum is really fun. My bandmate noted that it sounds like Blue Man Group, a great compliment. I am finding it hard to put down and pick up my 16" even for the traditional tubes requiring a bigger drum. This little guy can do it all.
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Posted 4 years ago
Practice ,practice etc... Still beating into shape and getting adjustments right.
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Posted 4 years ago
Excellent drum Drum is very good quality with excellent attack and resonance. Had to sand some thicker parts of skin to even out and also remove a red paint stain.
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Posted 4 years ago
Great instrument I'm upgrading by buying this instrument. It's ability to be tuned is the main reason why I purchased it, together with the build quality. The service by McNeela was also very good. However, I'm certainly not an expert player, just an improving beginner. But I really enjoy this instrument, even though it was a tad expensive in my opinion. But as they say, you usually get what you pay for, don't you.??
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Posted 4 years ago
Prompt delivery. Excellent service.
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Posted 5 years ago
YES! McNeela did right by me! I love this Bodhran. It came in good time and sounds great. I"m new but sounding better every day. I have the 14 inch red one - which is perfect for me because I am a 4 foot 11 inch Grandma. Its not just for kids!
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Posted 6 years ago
Excellent service and product.
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Posted 6 years ago