Ideal for: Beginners, younger players, and first-time bodhran buyers
The most popular bodhran size for beginners and young players.
The 14-inch bodhran is small enough to hold comfortably, but with enough drum head surface to produce the deep, resonant tone that makes the bodhran the heartbeat of Irish traditional music. An excellent place to start.
Warm Sustain from Mulberry and Goatskin
The mulberry shell has been used in drum making for centuries. It's a dense, resonant wood that contributes to the bodhran's characteristic warm sustain. The natural goatskin head is hand-selected and mounted for even tension and consistent response.
About goatskin heads: Traditional bodhran heads are natural goatskin rather than synthetic. Goatskin responds more dynamically and produces a warmer, more organic tone, though it is sensitive to humidity and temperature.
Inside T-Bar Tunable
The inside T-bar tuning system lets you adjust head tension on the fly. Tighten for a crisp, high-pitched crack or loosen for deep, booming bass tones. This responsiveness is what separates a tunable bodhran from fixed-head frame drums.
You can adapt your sound to the room, the session, and even the weather, all with a quarter turn of the wrench.
Why tunable matters: Goatskin heads respond to humidity. A tunable bodhran lets you compensate as conditions change, keeping your tone consistent across a long session or a traveling gig.
Your First Irish Session, Ready
Whether you're joining your first Irish session or adding a bodhran to your percussion collection, the 14-inch tunable is an excellent place to start. Comfortable to hold, responsive to your technique, and forgiving as you learn.
New to bodhran? Most players start with a tipper (the double-ended beater) and work on basic doubles and triples. The tunable design means you can explore different tones as your technique develops.
Technical Specifications
Size
14 inches × 3.5 inches
Shell
Mulberry
Head
Natural Goatskin
Tuning
Inside T-Bar system
Tunable
Yes
What's in the Box
Every Tunable Bodhran ships with the tool you need to keep it in tune.
