Handmade 14-Inch Bodhrán
The 14-inch diameter is one of the most popular sizes offered by Bridget Drums. The maker notes that 14-inch and larger drums tend to be particularly popular among players.
A 14-inch drum gives you a relatively compact frame while moving into the popular size range used by many bodhrán players. Your ideal configuration will depend on how you hold the drum, your arm span, preferred response, and the sound you want from the instrument.
Available 14-Inch Bodhrán Sizes
Choose from three available depths:
- 14″ x 4″
- 14″ x 5″
- 14″ x 6″
Different depths allow you to configure the instrument around your playing preferences rather than selecting from a single fixed specification.
Built With Quality Materials
Bridget Drums uses a
veneered shell construction designed for strength and stability. Alternating wood grain directions help reduce the potential for warping compared with less suitable shell construction methods.
For the drumhead, you can choose between
natural goat skin and
chemically treated goat skin.
Natural goat skin provides a traditional option and develops its sound over time. Chemically treated skin offers a softer feel, faster break-in, improved humidity resistance, and warm sound from the start.
Precise Bodhrán Tuning
The tuning system plays an important role in maintaining your drum’s performance.
Bridget Drums uses
aircraft-grade aluminum for its tuning system because it combines strength with low weight. The drums are also available with
CAM tuners, which Bridget describes as unique to its instruments.
A Rounded Bearing Edge
The bearing edge connects the drumhead to the shell. Bridget Drums uses a
rounded bearing edge rather than a sharper chamfered edge.
This design helps reduce the risk of damaging the goat skin and contributes to the warm sound associated with the drums.
Customize Your 14-Inch Bodhrán
Available options can include:
- 4″, 5″, or 6″ depth
- Natural or chemically treated goat skin
- Shell and veneer choices
- Head colour
- CAM tuning system
- Stability bar options
- Tuning lug configuration
- Banding and other custom details
If you have a particular sound, playing position, or visual style in mind, discuss your requirements with the builder before ordering.
Is a 14-Inch Bodhrán Right for You?
Consider a 14-inch bodhrán if you want a popular, compact diameter that still provides plenty of room for expressive playing.
It can be particularly appealing to players who want to balance:
- Playing comfort
- A manageable frame size
- A traditional bodhrán feel
- Customization
- Professional construction
There is no single correct size for every player. Your physical comfort and preferred playing style should guide your choice.
14-Inch Bodhrán Specifications
| Diameter |
14 inches |
| Available depths |
4″, 5″, and 6″ |
| Drumhead |
Natural or chemically treated goat skin |
| Tuning |
Aircraft-grade aluminum tuning system |
| Tuning system |
CAM tuners available |
| Shell |
Veneered construction |
| Bearing edge |
Rounded |
| Construction |
Made in Canada |
| Shipping |
Worldwide |
