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16" Non-tuneable Deep Rim Taped Bodhran Reviews

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16" Non-Tuneable Deep Rim Bodhrán
This beautifully crafted deep-rim McNeela Irish bodhrán produces a tone that will have the hair standing up on the back of your neck.
Key features of the 16" Non-Tuneable Deep Rim Bodhrán
Hand-selected Goatskin
Rich tone with gorgeous bass
Taped for extended harmonic range
T-bar (removable if preferred)
Arm cut-out for ease of play
Rim depth 6.5 inches
Hardwood bodhrán beater included
Comes with handy lightweight carrier bag
Goatskin
Our skins are sustainably sourced and carefully selected and examined for quality. They produce great depth of tone and sustain. Our skins are naturally hand-cured in lime, which gives that all-important bass tone, then 'pickled' to close up the pores and finally stretched and left to sun dry, achieving a lovely clean 'bleached' finish. In order to improve and maintain the condition of your bodhrán skin we recommend you treat your goatskin with our very own bodhrán cream, DrumDiddly not only will it help you achieve an even more beautiful tone but it will also extend the life of your bodhrán skin.
Taping
All of Paraic’s bodhráns come with taped skin to help achieve that unique McNeela bass sound. Inspired by drummers using E-rings on their drum kits to dampen the tone, Paraic found that taping the outer rim of the skin lowered the tone of the bodhrán and extended its harmonic range. Taping your bodhrán helps bring about a more harmonic overtone-to-basic tone relation and consequently a more melodic quality to the sound produced. In other words, it helps the bodhrán sound more like a musical instrument and ensures you'll always be welcome at a session! McNeela Music have a large variety of bodhráns for sale, if you're not sure which bodhrán is for you, feel free to drop an email to service@mcneelamusic.com. We would be happy to help
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18322432

Location:

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

New to Bodhrán Got just to try, sounds and feels good to the "New" guy.
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Posted 3 years ago
Thanks for the feedback, Larry! Keep practicing and we're sure you'll sound like a pro in no time at all!
Posted 3 years ago
Fantastic product well made, lovely tone sounds great, Bought for my son as an upgrade, much better than we expected, Very prompt and high standard of service from McNeela, Thanks again .
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Posted 3 years ago
Purchased as a Christmas gift for my husband and it’s kept him happy for hours He’s absolutely delighted with it!
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Posted 3 years ago
Thanks! Very pleased with purchases. Drum and flute, both play beautifully and are very well made.
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Posted 3 years ago
Amateur Bodhran Player I’m a California girl that loves Irish Trad. I fell in love with the Bodhran on my first trip to Ireland. I decided it was time for me to get my own and learn. I appreciate the fine quality of McNeela s craftsmanship. I hope to make you proud when I play it.
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Posted 3 years ago
Great Drum Bought this drum to begin learning the Bodhran with my professor. I was really amazed at the quality and power of the drum. Really easy to play and sounds so good! Absolutely worth the price. Will be buying from McNeela again!
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Posted 4 years ago
Authentic attitude ina hand drum A bold volume and charming tone come forth from a Bodhran born in the land of Bodhrans.
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Posted 4 years ago
This is a fantastic entry level bodhran at a great price in my opinion. I have been playing it for three days now and the tone and sound is unbelievable to be honest. 5 Stars definitely.
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Posted 4 years ago