{"product_id":"roosebeck-tunable-bodhran-16-red-cedar-t-bar","title":"Roosebeck 16\" Tunable Bodhran, Red Cedar T-Bar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e16\" 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\"\u003eRemovable T-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 a lightweight, tunable bodhran for long sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eA lighter bodhran with a deep, rich voice and discreet inside tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe 16-inch Red Cedar Bodhran is built for players who want the resonance of a full-size frame drum without the weight. Red cedar is significantly lighter than rosewood or walnut, which makes a real difference during long playing sessions or when standing for performance. The tuning hardware is hidden inside the frame, keeping the exterior clean while still giving you full control over head tension. The T-bar is removable, so you can adjust the internal grip exactly to your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn active\" data-panel=\"btn6rct-sound\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"btn6rct-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"btn6rct-start\"\u003eTuning \u0026amp; Playing\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"btn6rct-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"btn6rct-box\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\" id=\"btn6rct-sound\" style=\"max-height: 600px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeep, Rich Celtic Drum Voice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16-by-3.5-inch shell delivers the deep, woody voice that makes the bodhran the rhythmic backbone of Celtic and Irish music. The natural goatskin head responds beautifully to both the tipper and back-of-hand pressure, giving you the full vocabulary of pitch bends and tonal shifts the instrument is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout red cedar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red cedar (Cedrus deodara) is sustainably cultivated in Pakistan, where the wood is native. The botanical name comes from the Sanskrit \"devadaaru,\" which means \"wood of the gods.\" The heartwood ranges from reddish to violet-brown with occasional pale yellow streaks of sapwood.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"btn6rct-design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLightweight Frame, Clean Lines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid red cedar frame is noticeably lighter than rosewood or walnut bodhrans of the same size, which matters more than you might expect during a two-hour session. The wood has a fine, even texture and straight grain that holds up to years of regular play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bolt tuning is mounted on the inside of the frame, hidden from view. From the outside, the bodhran reads as a clean, traditional drum. From the inside, you have full access to a tuning wrench for adjusting head tension to humidity, room temperature, or musical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy inside tuning matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e External tuning lugs catch on clothing and disrupt the visual line of the drum. Inside tuning gives you a clean exterior and easy adjustment from the playing position.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"btn6rct-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTuning, Tipper Technique, and Back Pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the included tuning wrench to adjust the bolts inside the frame. Turn each bolt a small amount, working around the head in a star pattern, until you reach the pitch and feel you want. New goatskin heads stretch in over the first few weeks of playing, so expect to retune as the head settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe removable T-bar gives your non-dominant hand a comfortable grip behind the head. Many players prefer to remove it entirely and apply pressure directly to the back of the head, which gives finer pitch control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew to bodhran?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the drum vertically against your chest. Strike with the tipper held loosely between thumb and fingers, letting it rebound naturally. Apply pressure to the back of the head with your free hand to bend the pitch up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"btn6rct-specs\"\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\u003e16 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\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\u003eRemovable T-bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComfort Cut-Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, on frame interior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.45 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandcrafted in Pakistan\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 class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"btn6rct-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Red Cedar Bodhran ships ready to tune and play.\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 href=\"https:\/\/3558507.app.netsuite.com\/core\/media\/media.nl?id=83882\u0026amp;c=3558507\u0026amp;h=G7emrLyMZNBl7fuXZW5mEU4vMrKGQ4f_CV7k2gfGtENOzseo\u0026amp;_xt=.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roosebeck Bodhran Owners Guide\"\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":"Default Title","offer_id":45088606748808,"sku":"BTN6RCT","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/Roosebeck_16_Tunable_Bodhran_Red_Cedar_T-Bar_BTN6RT.jpg?v=1778606331","url":"https:\/\/roosebeck.com\/products\/roosebeck-tunable-bodhran-16-red-cedar-t-bar","provider":"Roosebeck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}