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Catalog > Percussion > Bodhrans updated December 8, 2010

bodran A bodhran is an Irish single-headed frame drum with cross braces. It is played with a double-headed symmetrical wooden beater called a tipper.


Goatskin head bodhrans, imported from Pakistan

Includes tipper and tuning wrench (if drum is tuneable). Different colors (black, natural, green), woods (mulberry or rosewood), sizes (14, 16 or 18") and back bar (single bar, t-bar, crossbar) options are available, and our in-stock selection rotates. Please contact us for our most current selection. Below are pictures showing some various options.

16-inch tuneable (internal tuning mechanism) -- $70.00
t-bar pictured at left
18-inch solid rosewood shell, nontuneable -- $70.00
single bar pictured at right photo of front | photo of crossbar back

18-inch solid wood shell, tuneable -- $90.00
internal tuning mechanism
t-bar pictured at left photo of front | photo of back


Fiberskyn head bodhrans
Shells imported from Pakistan, assembled in the U.S.
18-inch solid wood shell, tuneable (external tuning mechanism) -- $99.00
photo of front | photo of back


Remo Bodhrans made by Brian Howard
Synthetic head and frame. Frame has green finish. Low pitch. Tuneable and non-tuneable versions. 18-inch diameter tuneable -- $217.00

Cooperman Bodhrans by Crafton Percussion Works

All bodhrans include cases

Cooperman bodhrans are occasionally in stock, or may be special ordered. Please contact us and visit the Cooperman website for availability and more information.


Buck Bodhrans

  • exceptional quality, wonderful tone
  • handmade of solid oak, with reinforced rim and thick, hand-picked skin
  • 5-year warranty on frame, 30-day warranty on head.
  • Standard depth is 3 1/2-inch, deep body is 4 3/4-inch

Buck bodhrans are occasionally in stock, or may be special ordered. Please contact us and visit the Buck website for availability and more information.


Bodhran Tippers, Cases and Accessories

Economy Tipper -- Various sizes and shapes, $4.00-$6.00 Please contact us for our current stock.
Goat Whacker Bodhran Tippers

Handmade in Florida by Marty Spencer. Design was developed in conjunction with professional players and teachers. Approximately 8 and 3/4 inches in length. Not all woods may be in stock -- please contact us for our current stock.

Ipe -- $17.00

Purpleheart -- $18.00

Cocobolo -- $22.00

Bodhran Cases

Superior brand case: for 18-inch drum, cordura, 0.75-inch padding, red velour lining, front pocket for tipper, heavy duty zipper (photo) -- $40.00
SPECIAL PRICE: $30.00 with purchase of drum