Instrument(bodhran)

Bodhran: Paraic Mc Neela

This is my wife's bodhran made by Paraic Mc Neela. I think she bought it about ten years ago at the music shop in Dublin. I guess it cost about 15,000 yen at that time.

Tuneable
Diameter : 40 cm / 16 inch
Rimsize : 10 cm / 4 inch
Edge : Cut-out

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She has used it for live performances and recording for many years.

Bodhran: Brendan White

I bought a small bodhran from Brendan White for my daughter (and me) in October, 2012. It cost 235 euros including the shipping cost.

Tuneable
Diameter : 35 cm / 14 inch 
Rimsize : 10 cm / 4 inch
Skin : Single

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He sent me five tippers for my daughter. Thanks!

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And these are our old tippers...

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Now, my daughter and I enjoy practicing the bodhran. Our teacher is my wife!