GALLERY OF MODELS AVAILABLE
Here are some samples of my bodhráns,
currently in production:
Style A
The standard model, available in
16 inch, 15 inch and 14 inch diameters, with
a standard depth of 6 inches. Other depths
from 4-7.5 inches are available, at no extra
cost. This is constructed with a laminated
maple rim, and a laminated birch plywood tone-ring.
The drum is tuneable using a Philips
No. 2 screwdriver, and offers excellent tone
and quality at a very reasonable price.
It is available stained any colour
of your choice and finished in clear varnish,
the tonering can also be stained the colour
of your choice, and varnished or sprayed black.
It is available with a thin, medium, or thick
Lambeg goatskin. Cut outs are available at
no extra cost, a single bar inside is also
available, if desired, for free.
Price: £250
Style A bodhrán in clear varnished
finish
Style A bodhran, rear view with clear
varnished tone-ring
Style A Bodhrán in clear varnished
finish with black tone-ring
Style A Bodhrán with cut-out
and bar.
Style B
The next model, available in 16
inch, 15 inch and 14 inch diameters, with
a standard depth of 6 inches. Other depths
from 4-7.5 inches available, at no extra cost.
This is also constructed with a laminated
maple rim, and a laminated birch plywood tone-ring.
The drum is tuneable using tuning
knobs designed by Darius Bartlett and Rob
Forkner. This speeds up tuning, as no screwdriver
is required.
This has excellent tone and quality
at a very reasonable price. It is available
stained any colour of your choice and finished,
in clear varnish, the tone-ring can also be
stained the colour of your choice, and varnished
or sprayed black.
It is available with a thin, medium
or thick Lambeg goatskin. Cut outs are available
at no extra cost, a single bar inside is also
available, if desired, for free.
Price: £250
Style B bodhran in clear varnished
finish
Style B bodhran in clear, varnished
finish with black tone-ring
Style B bodhrán with cut-out
Style C
Style C bodhráns are constructed
from maple and birch plywood. They have an
integral tone-ring, a larger playable surface
area, and increased bass. Hand tapped brass
blocks are used to provide extra durability.
This drum has excellent resonance
and sustain. The thinner rim and larger playing
surface combined, create a very loud and powerful
sounding drum. It has a refined, minimal appearance.
This model is also available with a thin,
medium, or thick Lambeg goatskin.
A cut-out or bar are also available
at no extra cost. It can also be stained the
colour of your choice. A Philips No. 2 screwdriver
is used to tighten and loosen the skin.
Price: £250
Style C bodhrán, in blue stained
finish
Style C bodhrán, in blue,
internal view
Style D
These are currently my top of the
line bodhráns. They are constructed
from maple and birch plywood. They have an
integral tone-ring, a larger playable surface
area, and increased bass.
Hand tapped brass blocks are used
to provide extra durability. The drum is tuneable
using tuning knobs designed by Darius Bartlett
and Rob Forkner. This drum has excellent resonance
and sustain. The thinner rim and larger playing
surface combined, create a very loud and powerful
sounding drum. This model is also available
with a thin, medium, or thick Lambeg goatskin.
A cut-out or bar are also available,
and it can also be stained the colour of your
choice, at no extra cost.
Price: £250
Style D bodhrán in clear varnished
finish
Style D bodhrán internal
view
Style D bodhrán, in blue,
with deep rim and cut-out
Style D bodhrán, in blue,
with deep rim and cut-out, internal view
Style D bodhrán, in blue,
with deep rim and cut-out, internal view
Style D prototype photographed in
the Czech Republic 14-inch diameter by 6 inches
deep
Style D prototype photographed in
the Czech Republic 14-inch diameter by 6 inches
deep
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