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We found 1 Reddit mentions of Meinl Percussion 14" Frame Drum, Extra Deep Shell Irish Bodhran-NOT MADE IN CHINA-Goat Skin Head, Brown Burl, 2-YEAR WARRANTY, FD14IBO. Here are the top ones.

Meinl Percussion 14 #2
    Features:
  • Extra deep hardwood shell: this Bodh ran measures 14" X 6" And is made with an extra deep hardwood shell in order to produce a rich, full sound; sounds great when played with or without a tipper
  • Dampening ring: this Irish Bodh ran comes equipped with a dampening ring around the rim, creating a more rounded out tone and minimizing overtones
  • Cross bar removed: This particular model has removed The traditional cross bar to allow room for your hands to apply direct pressure to the head and perform contemporary pitch-bending techniques
  • Goat skin head: The high quality goat skin head on this produces a warm and bold sound with a short attack, providing a desirable sound for traditional Celtic folk music (tunable with provided Allen wrench)
  • Add cultural sounds: the unique timbre of the body ran drum is designed for traditional Celtic styles but it may be used in contemporary music to add unexpected flavors
Specs:
ColorFD14IBO
Height6 Inches
Length14 Inches
Number of items1
Weight2.7778245012 Pounds
Width14 Inches
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Found 1 comment on Meinl Percussion 14" Frame Drum, Extra Deep Shell Irish Bodhran-NOT MADE IN CHINA-Goat Skin Head, Brown Burl, 2-YEAR WARRANTY, FD14IBO:

u/mikeoquinn ยท 2 pointsr/Irishmusic

I'm actually going to go against the grain here and say that you should avoid one with a cross-brace even for a beginner (though absolutely go for a tunable with a synthetic head). No reason to develop bad habits or dependencies, and playing without a brace isn't really any harder to learn.

One of my past bandmates played one of these for quite a bit while he saved for his Alfonso, and loved it (he called it his 'black sheep'). It's got a much bass-ier sound than you'll find from most (not bad on the surface, but something to know), and was pretty fun to play. I don't play bodhran often, but I'm considering getting one of these for myself - it's a decent intermediate instrument with a beginner-level cost.

I've also heard folks say some nice things about the Meinl ones available on Amazon, though I haven't gotten to play one myself.

And, as mentioned elsewhere, Albert Alfonso and Metloef are widely considered to be excellent drums. If your SO is already a practiced bodhranista, one of these makers may be a good bet.

Outside of those recommendations, my thoughts:

  • Size (diameter) isn't what matters. I've got a 18" (or so) diameter bodhran, and it doesn't sound any better or louder than the 14" diameter drums I linked above (actually, the smaller but deeper ones sound nicer to me, in addition to being of better construction)
  • Tipper use will vary with playing style. Most bodhrans come with a stock tipper that works well for basic styles, but might actually encourage bad habits, ergonomically-speaking. This one's going to be hugely personal to the player, though, so it may be best to hold off on buying a ton of tippers until your SO has a chance to get a feel for it (if they're a beginner - if they're not, they probably already have a larger collection of tippers than underpants - the things breed like crazy once you get started).