Detail 01
Wooden rear crossbar
Helps give the holding hand control while the other hand plays the head.
Product detailSKU #1500000419238
MEINLSonic Energy Bodhran with Napa Head 14 in.
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The Korena take
The 14-inch Sonic Energy bodhrán uses a Napa head and a wooden crossbar behind the frame. That crossbar gives your hand a stable place to hold the drum as you shape rhythm and dynamics. Play it by hand for crisp slaps or deeper strikes, then bring in the included mallet to explore further pitched and melodic sounds. Its responsive, resonant character makes sense for Irish playing as well as sound-bath use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Exploring hand-played accents, changing pitches, and varied timbres on a responsive Napa head.
- Adding rhythmic pulses or melodic struck sounds to an Irish session or sound-bath setting.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
Included mallet
Lets you approach the head with a striking method beyond hand playing.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size is this bodhrán?
It is the 14-inch version.
02Can it be played by hand?
Yes. The Napa head is described for hand-played slaps and deeper strikes.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
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