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Color: Dark Green Rim
Features
- Traditional 18" diameter laminated wood rim with twin crossbar support is the backbone of Irish folk music
- Genuine natural white goatskin head attached with tacks gives the drum an authentic look, feel, and sound
- All Trinity College Bodhrans include a polished wood tipper
- To learn more, please see our Product Description below
- Hand orientation: Ambidextrous
Description
Bodhrans are the traditional Irish/Celtic hand drum. Trinity College bodhrans are built to the traditional 18" diameter with twin crossbar support and laminated wood rim. The genuine natural white goatskin head is attached with tacks, giving the drum the traditional look and feel. All Trinity College Bodhrans include a polished wood tipper.
Color: Dark Green Rim
Brand: Trinity College
Material: Wood
Model Name: TB2
Item dimensions L x W x H: 18 x 18 x 3.5 inches
Item Weight: 2.6 Pounds
Body Material: Engineered Wood
Included Components: not included
Finish Type: Polished
Manufacturer: Saga Musical Instruments
UPC: 688382007864 962327412143
Global Trade Identification Number: 64
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Product Dimensions: 18 x 18 x 3.5 inches
Item Weight: 2.55 pounds
Item model number: TB-2
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: January 1, 2010
Country of Origin: Pakistan
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Color: Dark Green Rim
Given the very low price, I was reluctant to order this instrument. I was hoping for something at least serviceable enough to get me started. I was pleasantly surprised. The instrument I received is very well made. I could not ask for more in an instrument costing two or three times the price. Of particular note is the drum head itself which is practically flawless. I saw other product reviews where the skin used for the head was rough and erratic. Not so here. It is sturdy and has a fantastic sound. I am truly amazed and pleased.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024 by Carlos
Color: Dark Green Rim
The Trinity College Bodhran delivered, is different than the one illustrated with regards to its bracing. It was not X braced, but T braced. I ordered in the morning and received it in the evening (elapsed time order to delivery 10.5 hours.) Wow. Amazon came through with flying colors. This really a nice sounding Bodhran out of the box and the workmanship is quite good. I went for the green one. It's beautiful. The tipper is light and fast. For a $50.00 Bodhran this is a bargain. (I have a tipper that cost me more than this!) I am very pleased with this purchase. For the price range, 5 Stars! Update: I bought this a year ago and still play it all the time. I use a number of different tippers and also play this by hand as I would a frame drum. I have a couple of other bodhrans which are tuneable, but I tend to favor this one. For me, the 18" (actual 17 3/4") is a perfect size. I originally taped it, but removed the tape months ago. I love its range just the way it is. I don't pretend to be anything resembling an expert bodhran player, but as a longtime musician, I have come to really like this bodhran. It's a great instrument.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2017 by John S
Color: Dark Green Rim
As beginner I figured an original Bodhran was what I should get. Trying to learn to play something completely new this drums circumference is just too large for Me to place under My arm and maintain control. It's well made frame and skin are good. It can not be manually tuned so the skin sound can change easily with humidity. A skilled player would enjoy it. It came with a tipper ( stick ).
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2022 by DENNIS B.
Color: Dark Green Rim
A very nice quality beginner to student bodhran. It looks great and actually sounds quite nice.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024 by goatroper
Color: Dark Green Rim
I ordered this drum as a holiday gift for my wife. The first drum we received seemed well made and was in good condition; however, there was green paint on the edge of the drum head and it was scraped at that spot as well. For the price, we felt the drum should be replaced, so returned it for a replacement. The replacement just arrived today in absolutely HORRIBLE condition! The drum is obviously used-it has what appears to be water damage, animal fur, muddy dirty smudges and on the back of the drum there is peeling green paint and cracks in the rim. Needless to say, we are returning this drum as well and have decided that the quality control is severely lacking with this company. Order at your own risk.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024 by tilly
Color: Dark Green Rim
July 2013 Update: The price for this item does not appear to be stable. I purchased mine for $32.99 in December 2011 and it's currently listed for $49.89, so I stand by my reduction in stars for that reason. It's still a great drum and I love playing it, although I don't use it often enough for it to show significant wear; so I don't know how well it would hold up under heavier use. It's still an excellent drum for anyone wanting to explore this instrument without making a large financial investment. ------- November 2012 update: The price of this drum has increased $20 since I purchased it. I am happy with my drum, but probably would not have purchased it at this price. For this reason, I have decreased it by one star. Just FYI. ~WG ------- Let me preface this review with the caveat that I know next to nothing about drums. (I did read several reviews before ordering, as well as look up a few bodhran-specific terms in Wikipedia so I wouldn't be making a completely uneducated selection.) That said, this seems to be a great drum for my beginner needs. Although a bit "tinny" to my untrained ear, for the price I am inclined to ignore this small concern. Besides, it is possible the tone will soften out if I dampen the head (will update review after trying this) which is, indeed, real animal skin. It appears to be glued on, then tacked down with studs in a zig-zag pattern, as shown in the vendor's photo. There were three or four small scuffs on the high-gloss enameled frame, but again, this is a minor inconvenience for the cost of the item. Besides, it won't matter much since I'm planning to apply some Celtic-style decals over the enamel to spruce it up a bit (since I can't paint worth a crap). (Will consider having someone paint the head at a later date if I run across a qualified artist who charges significantly less than s/he is worth; I'm guessing a decal would unfavorably alter the sound if applied to the head, not to mention making dampening out of the question.) Construction seems sturdy, and it is much easier than expected to maneuver the flat of my hand under the head by pressing the back of my hand against the support struts (please note that I have long arms and large hands for a woman). The drum's weight could become a concern if I ever have to play it while standing longer than 15 minutes (but then, I'm out of shape, fat, and approaching 50); for now that's not an issue. In addition to the two cross bars inside, there is a slender "reinforcing" block attached to one side of the bottom edge of the rim. I'm not sure what it's for, but it doesn't impede my playing and may at some point become useful if I want to wedge my hand inside in a less obvious manner than I ken at this time. Or it could simply be a "stop" by which to hang the drum from a peg/nail with a flared end. Regardless, it does not come into contact with the head. The tipper supplied with the drum is lighter-weight than I at first wanted, but the lighter weight may allow for quicker tempos with less effort; without prior experience I can't say for sure. Regardless, after using it I like it better than I thought I would. The groove is off-center which I like, but I think I would prefer a ridge instead of the groove to keep it from slipping without having to grip as hard (no, I'm not gripping very hard: to allow rebound action I have to hold it fairly loosely). Of course, with practice--and some on-line reading--I expect to be able to accommodate this factor. The inner packing box is designed to be used as a tote, but the plastic handle comes out of the cardboard freely, making it risky to carry as intended. With some modification/reinforcement I suspect it can be made to work. For now it serves its function as a static storage container, protecting the bodhran from the rabid dust bunnies that have savaged my home. All in all I consider this an excellent buy. It is not a perfect instrument, but I paid less than $35 for it (I've not seen one this size at a brick & mortar store for less than $70...and I've been looking several years). It is an excellent choice for someone wanting to investigate this style of percussion without making a commitment-level financial investment. Of course, the jury is still out on how durable the thing is (there are several websites I intend to visit which discuss the care and feeding of bodhrans). Will update as time passes. June 21, 2012 update: It seems the price for this item has increased slightly since I posted my original review. Still, however, even for the $36+ this drum lists for now, it is an excellent price. I did experiment with dampening the drum head which pleasantly flattened out the tinny sound and deepened its voice significantly. Each drummer will need to experiment to discover the amount of water which produces the sound s/he prefers. Of course, the more water applied, the looser the head becomes until it no longer sounds like a drum. Do be careful about storing the drum in an overly dampened condition as the head is organic and will molder if kept damp for extended periods of time. However, I understand as skin it will need to be kept from drying out completely. It may be advantageous to purchase one of those guitar humidifiers to store with it. Also, as others have mentioned, it may also benefit the head to apply some kind of lotion...although I would recommend in-depth research before doing so to avoid using anything that will unpleasantly alter its qualities. Personally, I have not as of yet attempted either of these solutions. Drum still sounds good six months after purchase!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2011 by WoodsyGirl
Color: Dark Green Rim
Gift for my grandson. He absolutely loves it! Sounds great.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024 by MKS