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Choice of Goatskin or Lambeg Skin
6.5" Rim for Deeper Sustain & Bass
8 Point Hand-Tuning System
Edge-Taped to Extend Harmonics
Highly Responsive & Wide Tonal Range

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Get Free Access to Rónán Ó Snodaigh's Ultimate Bodhrán Masterclass Course!

Including:

Lifetime access to complete course
22+ lessons & bonus material
Explore advanced techniques like playing rolls and paradiddles
See Below for Details

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The McNeela Signature Bodhrán Set

Our brand new Signature Bodhrán is here - a luxe take on the quintessential McNeela bodhrán experience.

The Signature Bodhrán Set includes our brand new 16" tuneable Signature bodhrán, with a choice of Lambeg or Vellum skin and a range of bodhrán accessories including a selection of our premium bodhrán beaters; a quality lightweight bodhrán gig bag; and free access to our Bodhrán Beginner to Master Course with Rónán Ó Snodaigh.

The McNeela Signature Bodhrán offers everything an aspiring bodhrán player needs to get started on their musical journey. It's perfect for any level of player, from beginner to advanced.

Key Features of Signature Bodhran

Diameter 16.5”
Rim Depth 6.5"
Rim Depth at Cutout 4.5”
Cutout Depth 3"
8 point hand-tuning system
Rim cutout for playing comfort
Highly responsive
Wide tonal range
Lush bass sound
Taped edges for superior tone and extended harmonic range
Choice of Lambeg or Vellum Skin

Each Signature Bodhrán Set includes:

McNeela Signature Bodhrán
A selection of premium bodhrán beaters & percussion accessories
Lightweight bodhrán gig bag
Free access to Beginners to Master course with Rónán Ó Snodaigh

This highly responsive bodhrán offers great action and superb control. With a lush tonal range, it offers strong resonance and depth of tone with a rich, booming bass - everything you need to take your playing to the next level.

Featuring an 8 point hand tuning system, you're fully in control of your sound. It even comes with a choice of top quality Lambeg or Vellum goatskin, for a truly personalised musical experience.

The unique signature cutout style and the deep claret French polish finish is guaranteed to turn heads for all the right reasons. The Signature Bodhrán is truly worthy of the McNeela seal of approval.

Lambeg vs Vellum

Hand produced in Northern Ireland for the famous Lambeg drums, Lambeg skins were first adapted for use on the bodhrán by the legendary maker, Seamus O’Kane. These skins produce a strong clear tone, with an exceptionally resonant high end. Lambeg skin is the perfect choice for bodhrán players who favour a more melodic style of playing. They do however also offer a rich, resonant bass and offer plenty of volume - making them perfect for session playing.

Vellum is the art of producing paper from skin - many ancient Irish manuscripts, including the famous Book of Kells, are written on Vellum. Vellum skins offer a warm mid range while producing deep, dark, rich bass notes. They also offer excellent sustain. Vellum skin is typically quieter and slightly more subtle than Lambeg skin.

Whether Lambeg or Vellum, each skin that we use here in McNeela is hand-selected for quality, responsiveness and sustain. This is a natural sustainable product and each skin will be unique to your bodhrán, waiting for you to explore its characteristic sound.

We recommend using McNeela's to keep your new bodhrán skin in optimum condition.

Free Online Bodhrán Lesson with Rónán Ó Snodaigh

Get Instant Access to the Complete Beginner to Master Bodhrán Course.

with the magnificent Rónán Ó Snodaigh of Kíla (Worth €365/$410) Lifetime Access absolutely Free!

Rónán is one of the greatest Irish bodhrán players in the world.

What You'll Learn:

Bodhrán Basics
- Introduction To Rónán (5:43)
- Learn the Basics (7:03)
- Different types of Beaters & How to use them - Comprehensive Tutorial (18:33)

Beginner Lessons
- Irish Dance Beats: Jigs (14:41)
- Irish Dance Beats: Reels (12:18)
- How to Strap your Bodhrán & More (10:15)

Intermediate Lessons:
- Irish Dance Beats: Polkas & Hornpipes (7:39)
- Session Tips (14:07)
- Accompanying Singers in Basic Waltz Timing (1:56)
- Alternative Beats - Turkish Beats & More (9:15)
- More Alternative Beats (8:29)
- Rosewood Performance Hand-Tuneable Bodhrán (1:36)
- Pops, Snaps & Bass beats on the Rosewood Performance Bodhrán (5:09)
- All About Rolls - Intermediate Level (11:02)
- Rónán’s Unique Notation System (7:05)
- Paradiddles (1:28)

Advanced Lessons:- Accompanying Yourself Singing plus Hops, Inverted Beats and Dropping a Beat. (15:31)- Advanced Beats (10:50)- More Advanced Beats - Rónán plays along to three iconic Kíla tunes. (24:25)- Rónán plays along to ‘Turlough’s’ from Kíla Album ‘Lemonade and Buns’ (4:10)

SPECIAL EXTRAS/Play Along:
- Paraic on Flute and Rónán on Bodhrán - Session 1 (2:38)
- Paraic and Rónán on Bodhrán - Session 2 (4:24)

These online lessons cover everything from basics, to traditional Irish music session performance and alternative beats. Rónán will show you how to get the most out of your bodhrán, how to tune your bodhrán and everything else you need to get started on your musical journey.

These free online bodhrán lessons are exclusive to McNeela Instruments and will have you accompanying your first traditional Irish music session in no time!

Need advice? Check out our expert guide: The Bodhrán Maker's Guide to Buying a Bodhrán

Bodhrán Size

The smaller the drum, the more flexible the head. This means our 16″ model will be more responsive to your hand pressure than a larger drum.

For this reason, if you currently have an 18″ model and are looking to upgrade, I would recommend making the change to a 16” bodhrán. It will give you a wider tonal range and a far greater variety of sounds to work with.

The 6.5 inch rim depth produces a rich, deep bass tone. The deeper the rim, the more resonant the bass sound will be. The 6.5" rim is perfect for creating our signature McNeela lush, booming bass and great volume.

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Hand Tuning System

Our 8 point hand-tuning system makes it easy to adjust your bodhrán tuning, without interrupting your performance.

The tuners are easy to grip and fast to tune. The McNeela tuning system will allow you to get the best sound from your bodhrán skin, no matter the playing conditions.

Performance

Adjust tuning with lightning speed to respond to performance requirements for when you need your bodhrán to match pitch, volume and tone. With the wide spread of tonal options available you can offer a subtle accompaniment in quieter session spaces and a full resonating bass in concert settings:

Good to Know:

30 day money back guarantee from the day you receive the bodhrán. See our Shipping & Returns Policy.
1 year warranty
Free backup service for one year
Free Priority Shipping Worldwide

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Kristopher W

The Signature Bodhrán {2-Week Lead Time}

I absolutely love the warmth and feel of my Bodhran, they were solid with communication and sent my purchase out as quickly as they could.

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Robert B

The Signature Bodhrán Set

Can’t play yet but what fun!

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4 months ago

Mary S

The Signature Bodhrán Set

This 16” is my favorite so far! It came ready to play. A little broke in maybe? Not stiff. I thought my 14” from you was the greatest. This is the MASTER! 16” size fits me better & plays with ease. The tone on both your drums really deliver! The drum case is well made with room for my tippers & spoons.

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6 months ago

Norman S

The Signature Bodhrán Set

A beautifully made Bodhran. A pleasure to play.

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8 months ago

Dave G

The Signature Bodhrán Set

I just had to double back and add to my original review of this exceptional bodhran. Having played it for a couple years now, I love the magnificent tone, easy tunability and stellar quality of this gem! Whether I'm playing on stage in Bridges Home or in jam sessions large or small, this drum never fails to favorably impress. It has pulled more music out of me than I Ever dreamed possible. I couldn't be happier with my decision to purchase from you.

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