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Goatskin head
Natural skin gives the warm, dry bodhran voice and responds to hand pressure on the back, but shifts pitch with humidity.
Product detailSKU #1323718603189
MEINLIrish Bodhran with Goatskin Head 14 x 6
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch goatskin frame drum with an internal tunable feel for Irish trad rhythm, sized for players who want a mid-depth, controllable drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Irish and Celtic session playing with a tipper
- Percussionists adding a hand-drum voice to acoustic sets
- Learning bodhran technique without spending on a handmade shell
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a synthetic head that ignores humidity swings
- Outdoor or damp-venue gigs where skin tuning drifts constantly
- Anyone needing a deep 5-inch shallow or 18-inch bass response
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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14-inch diameter
The common session size. Big enough for a full low note, small enough to hold comfortably on the knee.
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6-inch depth
Deeper shell than a plain frame drum, so you get more low-end body and a longer sustain behind each stroke.
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Natural finish wood shell
Untreated look, and the bare wood interior is what your back hand presses against to bend pitch.
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$169.99 price
Sits above starter tackable drums and below handmade shells, so the head quality is usable for real playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A tipper (beater) is the standard way to play this; check whether you have one
- 02Goatskin needs occasional moisture and warmth to stay at pitch
- 03Store it away from direct heat and radiators or the skin dries and tightens
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can you tune a bodhran?
This one is pitched by hand pressure from behind the head plus room humidity. Damp the skin lightly to lower pitch, warm it to raise it.
02Is 14 inches a good size for a beginner?
Yes. Fourteen inches is the standard session size, easy to balance on your knee and loud enough to sit in an acoustic group.
03Do I hit it with my hand or a stick?
A tipper, the short double-ended beater, is the traditional method. Your other hand goes behind the head to control pitch and damping.
04Does the goatskin need maintenance?
Keep it out of dry heat and direct sun. A light misting before playing softens the skin if it has gone tight and thin-sounding.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
