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Catalog > Percussion > Bodhrans updated November 27, 2007

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

18-inch solid rosewood shell (nontuneable) -- $75.00
photo of front | photo of back
18-inch solid wood shell, tuneable (internal tuning mechanism) -- $100.00
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.

Tuneable
18-inch diameter -- $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.

Cooperman tippers -- see Tippers and other accessories


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 -- $5.00
Dowel tipper with ball ends -- $8.50
Rosewood tipper, 8 1/2-inch long -- $16.00
Cooperman tippers
Classic -- $8.25
Roger -- $12.50
Roger in Rosewood -- $15.00
Crafton -- $12.50
Slim tipper -- $12.50

Bodhran Cases

TKL brand case: for 18-inch drum, orange and black nylon, 0.5-inch padding, front pocket and back pocket, heavy duty zipper (photo) -- $49.95
SPECIAL PRICE: $40.00 with purchase of drum

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