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MEINL Percussion - Irish Bodhran - FD14IBO

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The Meinl Irish Bodhran features an extra-deep shell for a rich, full sound, and an extra dampening layer on the rim to reduce overtones. The traditional cross brace has been removed to enable direct hand pressure on the head for contemporary pitch-bending techniques.
MEINL Irish Bodhran with Goatskin Head 14 x 6

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  • Extra deep shell for full sound development
  • Dampening layer around rim for reduced overtones
  • Rubber Wood (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.-Arg.)
  • Hand-selected goat head
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Dimensions: 14" x 6"

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One year replacement, parts, and labor warranty on all percussion products.

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4.5

4 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Accompaniment2
  2. Small Venues1
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  1. No Tipper1
  2. Too Small1
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  1. Professional Musician2
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  1. Great Sound2
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Reviewed by 4 customers

  • This was an excellent buy for the money.

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    bySteve

    fromPella, IA

    The goatskin head is very resonant & musical & being tunable is a great bonus. I wish it came in a larger size (15" or 16").

  • I would reccoment this Drum

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byLANCE

    fromundisclosed

    loving this Bodhran, nice tone comfortable size, quality instrument

  • Round tone.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byPE Music

    fromRock-land, NY

    Nice drum. The lightest touch get it to ring out nicely. It doesn't take much to get this drum to sing.

  • Meinl Irish Bodrhan

    5

    submitted12 years ago

    byDaniel Talioaga

    fromSan Leandro, CA

    This is my second bodrhan (pronounced "bow rann")to own. The inside tuning (with wrench included)is great and easy to use. The size, feel and tone is terrific, plus not having the traditional crossbars on the inside really make it easy to change tones (plus the smaller 14" head and deep 6" shell makes it easy to hold and keep control of the drum while moving your hand around to change tones. The tone for this small drum is warm, deep and resonant for its size. I am very pleased with it. My other bodrhan has a synthetic 16' head which definitely provides a different feel and tones (I purchased the other drum online from guitar center as well). My main reason for writing this review is to warn newcomers to this type of drum is that this meinl irish bodrhan does not come with a tipper, which is a specific stick suited for this style of drumming. Fortunately for me my other drum came with a tipper and I have since then purchased other tippers (which can affect tone and playability. There are other bodrhans like one from Pakistan which can be played beating by hand. However, this meinl Irish Bodrhan is meant to be played with a tipper. That one is not provided is my only complaint. Otherwise, this drum is lots of fun.

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  • submitted10 months ago

    asked byAlex

    fromundisclosed

    Does this Bodhran come with a Tipper?

    Does this Bodhran come with a Tipper?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byjack

    fromdunbarton nh

    does this 14"bodhran come with a case?

    does this 14"bodhran come with a case?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the MEINL Irish Bodhran doesn't include a case.