{"product_id":"roosebeck-18-tunable-bodhran-cross-bar","title":"Roosebeck 18\" Tunable Bodhran, Red Cedar Cross-Bar with Tipper","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e18\" Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSolid Red Cedar Frame\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eGoatskin Head\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eInside Tuning\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eFixed Cross-Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginners and intermediate players who want the deepest bodhran voice in the lightest full-size frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eThe full 18-inch bodhran in red cedar, noticeably lighter than rosewood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe 18-inch is the largest tunable size we make and the most popular in the line. Built in red cedar, it carries the deep low-end of a full-size drum at a fraction of the weight of the rosewood models, which is what lets players hold it through a long session without their arm giving out first. Inside bolt tuning keeps the exterior clean and the fixed cross-bar gives a stable grip behind the head. Choose the plain goatskin head or the silkscreened Celtic Cross design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton data-panel=\"btn8rc-sound\" class=\"rb-acc-btn active\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"btn8rc-design\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"btn8rc-start\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eTuning \u0026amp; Playing\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton data-panel=\"btn8rc-specs\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"btn8rc-box\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-height: 600px;\" id=\"btn8rc-sound\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull-Size Depth Without the Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 18-inch shell moves more air than a 16-inch shell, and that translates directly into a fuller, deeper low-end response. This is the drum for players who want their bodhran sitting firmly in the bass register of an Irish session. Red cedar is a lighter wood than rosewood, so you get that full-size voice in a frame you can hold comfortably for hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed cedar or rosewood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood is denser and adds more warmth and sustain from the frame itself. Red cedar is significantly lighter and easier on the arm over a long session. Both use the same natural goatskin head and the same inside tuning.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"btn8rc-design\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolid Red Cedar Frame, Clean Inside Tuning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18-by-3.5-inch shell is solid red cedar, with a fixed cross-bar inside the frame for grip support. The wood has a fine, even texture and straight grain, and the heartwood runs a reddish to violet-brown that is sometimes accented by pale yellow streaks of sapwood. No two frames look quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e The botanical name for red cedar, \u003cem\u003eCedrus deodara\u003c\/em\u003e, derives from the Sanskrit \u003cem\u003edevadaaru\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"wood of the gods.\" Several Hindu legends refer to forests of devadaaru.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolt tuning is mounted on the interior of the frame, completely hidden from view. From the outside the drum reads as a clean, traditional bodhran with no external tuning lugs to catch on clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celtic Cross option carries a silkscreened design applied by hand to the natural goatskin surface. Because the skin is a natural material, the design varies from drum to drum, and it will soften and wear in with playing the way a favorite pair of jeans does. The instrument underneath is identical to the plain head and sounds exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-bar vs. T-bar:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cross-bar is fixed and runs straight across the inside of the frame, giving stable two-handed grip. A T-bar is removable and shorter. The cross-bar is the more traditional and beginner-friendly choice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"btn8rc-start\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTuning the Larger Shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the included tuning wrench to adjust the bolts inside the frame. On an 18-inch head, turn each bolt a small amount and work around the head in a star pattern. Larger heads need slightly more tension overall to reach a comparable playing pitch, so expect to make several passes. New goatskin stretches in over the first few weeks of regular play, so retune often early on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the drum against your chest, fret the back of the head with your non-dominant hand or rest it on the cross-bar, and strike with the tipper held loosely between thumb and fingers. The 18-inch shell rewards a fuller stroke than a 14 or 16, so don't be afraid to commit to the strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing for your body:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 18-inch is the largest size and works best for players of average to larger frame. The red cedar build makes it more manageable than a rosewood 18 if you play seated for long stretches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"btn8rc-specs\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rb-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid red cedar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural goatskin, plain or Celtic Cross design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInside bolt tuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed cross-bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.8 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"btn8rc-box\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 18-inch red cedar bodhran ships set up, ready to be tuned and played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eTipper\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eTuning Wrench\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Roosebeck Bodhran Owner's Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/3558507.app.netsuite.com\/core\/media\/media.nl?id=83882\u0026amp;c=3558507\u0026amp;h=G7emrLyMZNBl7fuXZW5mEU4vMrKGQ4f_CV7k2gfGtENOzseo\u0026amp;_xt=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOwner's Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave questions about this instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bodhrans\"\u003ebrowse all Bodhrans\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Celtic Cross with Red Cedar","offer_id":46221088784520,"sku":"BTN8RC-CC","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red Cedar","offer_id":46221088817288,"sku":"BTN8RC","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Rosewood","offer_id":46431136710792,"sku":"BTN8R","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/BTN8RC-CC_01.jpg?v=1787235988","url":"https:\/\/roosebeck.com\/products\/roosebeck-18-tunable-bodhran-cross-bar","provider":"Roosebeck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}