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McNeela Ebony Bones
Discover exciting new sounds with our brand new ebony bones. Measuring 195mm in length, and 25mm in width, these bones are crafted from ebony and polished to give a smooth, black marble finish.
This robust ebony bones are supplied with an adjustable O ring for ease of playing and produce a strong, clear, resonant tone.
Features of the McNeela Ebony Tipper:
Polished ebony
Length: 195mm
Width: 25mm
Bonus Features
Free O ring included for improved grip, comfort and ease of play.
What Are Irish Percussion Bones?
The bones, also known as rhythm bones, are a percussive folk instrument used to the same effect as the spoons. Historically, they consisted of a pair of animal bones but today they are far more frequently made of wood.
The bones as played in the Irish musical tradition are unique both in terms of the technique used to play them and the range of rhythms and sounds they provide to the player. The single handed playing style is most popular in traditional Irish music.
How to Play the Bones
Form a loose fist with the heel of your hand facing the ground. You can then hold the first bone between either your thumb and forefinger, or forefinger and index finger. Make sure to grip the bone close to the top, leaving the rest to hang down from your first. Then, place the second bone between your index finger and ring finger in a similar fashion. 
Bend your elbow and, keeping your wrist nice and loose, move it from side to side, shaking the bones. (Attaching an O ring will help to keep the bones secure.) This movement causes the bones to strike against each other, creating their distinctive percussive tone.
Tightening or loosening your grip allows you to achieve different tones.
Good to Know:
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Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle
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Nice size, sound great! Very professional!
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Posted 2 years ago
Great set of bones. Perfect length and weight with a really nice "clack" to them.
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Posted 2 years ago
Love them, trying to replicate my Dad’s bones, ebony, shorter and wider. Now there’s a challenge! An ... My second pair of bones, love them. *****
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Posted 2 years ago
My first experience with bones. I love the sound when manipulated properly.
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Posted 2 years ago
Glad you like it Ludo! Thanks for the review.
Posted 2 years ago
The ebony bones are outstanding. The material quality and workmanship exceeded the high expectations I had of Paraic's products. The feel and tone are exactly what I was hoping for. Shipping was also surprisingly fast from Dublin to NY. Go raibh maith agat, Paraic!
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Posted 3 years ago
Great sound
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Posted 3 years ago
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Posted 3 years ago
As bones go these are lovely. They are well shaped, and have sonic qualities similar to actual bone in terms of resonance. The polished ebony looks beautiful and I find them comfortable in my relatively small hands. The weight and balance works well for me. The rubber bands can be easily removed for more experienced players but are probably useful for beginners still learning how to hold and control them. My only complaint is that if you are interested in playing a full set (2 pairs) the cost becomes a bit of a concern. I play them both in conjunction with other pairs of bones and by themselves and enjoying a lot Kevin
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Posted 3 years ago