Made in Canada, 16-inch Single-Ply Ash Tunable Bodhran
Our 16-inch-diameter, six-inch-deep tunable bodhran features a natural finish with a Celtic-themed or solid-colour ribbon trim in black, green, and brown. The Shaw Percussion bodhrans are constructed of a solid-wood, steam-bent, single-ply ash shell with a specially treated and taped goatskin head. Our keyless finger-tuning system allows quick, easy tuning. Our standard bodhrans are built without a crossbar or arm cut-out to allow freedom of movement for modern playing styles, but we can add these custom options upon request.
A Secret Hand-Curing Process for the coveted “played-in sound.”
Shaw Percussion uses a unique curing process to create a supple and long-lasting goatskin drumhead for our bodhrans. This gives them that prized played-in sound. Combined with the internal tuning system, our bodhrans offer outstanding versatility. Watch this video to hear the benefits of our steam-bent shell and head-curing process.
Celtic Drumming for the World Stage and Your Living Room
The Bodhrán, or Bodhráin (pronounced bow-ron), is an Irish frame drum with roots in pre-Christian Celtic societies. It is a frame drum, meaning the drumhead width exceeds its depth. When Irish traditional music re-emerged as a world force in the 1960s, the bodhrán became a fixture on stage and has been further popularized by bands such as The Chieftains, Great Big Sea, and Kila. The bodhrán isn’t limited to one style of music. Modern players like Guido Pluschke and Rolf Wagles are exploring the bodhran in many styles, including jazz, pop, and rock.
Assembling all the parts to create a high-quality Artisan Bodhran
Our Shaw Percussion bodhrans are hand-made in our Sutton West, Ontario, Canada, shop.
Please note that each hand-crafted frame drum’s shell and head colouration is unique. The drum you receive will be similar but not identical to the images shown.
