Paraic McNeela
The McNeela 16" Deep-Rim Classic Performance Bodhrán
- SKU:
- PER79100
- Weight:
- 2,500.00 Grams
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout

Key Features of the McNeela 16” Deep Rim Classic Performance Bodhrán
- Rim Depth 6”
- Diameter 16”
- 8-Point Hand-Tuning System
- T-Bar (removable)
- Arm Cut-Out for Playing Comfort
- Hand-Selected Goat Skin
- Highly Responsive
- Wide Tonal Range & Lush Bass Sound
- Taped for Improved Harmonics
- Includes Bulbous Beater
- Comes with Gig Carry Bag w/pocket for Beaters
- Also available in Rosewood
- BONUS Online Bodhrán Lessons with Rónán Ó Snodaigh
*Comes with Free Gig Bag, Bulbous Beater & Beginner Lessons*
Bodhrán Size
The 16” bodhrán is our best selling size. 16 inches is a great all-rounder size suiting both petite players and larger players without compromising on the McNeela signature lush bass sound. The 6 inch rim depth produces a deep bass tone with great volume potential.
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 broad spread of tonal options available you can offer a subtle accompaniment in quieter session spaces and a full resonating bass in concert settings.
Hand Tuning System
Our 8-point hand tuning system means you can adjust your bodhrán without interrupting your performance; the tuners are easy to grip and super fast to tune. Environmental conditions can be conquered with a quick turn of the hand so you can play all night without worrying about humidity or temperature.
Bodhrán Goatskin
Each goatskin 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 myriad properties. We recommend treating your skin with DrumDiddly bodhrán conditioning cream to keep it in optimum condition.
BONUS BODHRÁN LESSONS WITH RÓNÁN Ó SNODAIGH
For a very limited time only, with every purchase of any of my tuneable bodhráns you will receive eight lessons, YES eight lessons, with Rónán Ó Snodaigh, one of the greatest bodhrán players ever.
These online lessons will cover everything from basic traditional Irish dance beat timing, traditional Irish music session performance, alternative beats, how to get the most out of your bodhrán skin, how to tune your bodhrán and everything else you need to get started on your bodhrán learning journey.
With Rónán’s magical way of teaching I guarantee you will fall completely and utterly in love with bodhrán playing.
These free online bodhrán lessons are exclusive to McNeela Instruments and will have you accompanying traditional Irish music sessions with gusto in no time!
If you’re starting out with the bodhrán we recommend this great text tutor by esteemed bodhrán player, Peter Houlahan The Irish Drum - An Bodhrán
And if you really want to treat yourself or the bodhrán lover in your life, check out our brand new premium McNeela Bodhrán Gig Bag.
Key Points:
- 14 day Money Back Guarantee from the day you receive the item.
- 1 Year Guarantee
- If purchased before 12 noon it is shipped the same day
- 100% Refundable (For any reason, just return it up to 14 days from when you receive the bodhrán)
All orders placed before 12pm are shipped the same day.
ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMES:
IRELAND (Next Day)
UK (5 - 7 days)
EUROPE (7 days)
USA and CANADA (7 - 10 days)
REST OF WORLD (10 - 14 days)
Not sure which bodhrán is for you? Give Paraic a call and he'll be happy to advise. Mon - Fri 9am-5pm 087-2569 672
From outside Ireland +353 18322432
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