Detail 01
14-inch diameter
Small for a bodhran. Easier to control and carry, with a tighter, more focused voice than 16 or 18 inches.
Product detailSKU #1279141555466
RemoIrish Bodhran Drum with Bahia Bass Head 14 x 4.5 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 14-inch Irish bodhran with a Bahia bass head, played with a tipper. For trad players and percussionists wanting a compact, low-voiced frame drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Irish and Celtic trad sessions where a bodhran drives the pulse
- Players who want deep bodhran tone in a small, session-friendly size
- Percussionists adding a stick-played low drum to acoustic sets
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Hand-drum players who want to play with fingers rather than a tipper
- Anyone wanting a bright, cutting tone above the ensemble
- Players needing the wide dynamic range of an 18-inch bodhran
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.
Detail 02
Bahia bass head
A low-tuned head design that pushes the fundamental down, so a 14-inch drum still speaks with weight.
Detail 03
4.5-inch depth
Deep enough to build low end behind the head, and gives the inside hand room to press and bend pitch.
Detail 04
Played with a tipper
The double-ended stick produces the up-down triplet rhythms trad music runs on. Technique differs entirely from hand drumming.
Detail 05
$248.99
Above entry pricing. You are paying for the bass head design rather than shell size or ornamentation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm you have a tipper; the drum is unplayable in trad style without one
- 02Inside-hand pressure control is the core skill and takes weeks to develop
- 03Bass-voiced heads sit under a mix; in a loud session it supports rather than cuts
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 14 inches big enough for sessions?
Yes. It is the compact end of the range, and the bass head keeps the low tone that a smaller diameter would otherwise lose.
02What is a Bahia bass head?
A head built to lower the drum's fundamental pitch, giving deeper tone than a standard bodhran head at the same 14-inch diameter.
03Do I need a tipper?
For Irish playing, yes. The tipper's rocking stroke is what creates the characteristic bodhran rhythm. Some players also use bare hands for other styles.
04How do you change the pitch?
Press your inside hand against the back of the head while playing. More pressure raises pitch and shortens decay; less opens it up.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
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