The 15-inch bodhrán offers a versatile middle-ground option for musicians looking for a handmade Irish frame drum with a little more playing surface than smaller models.
Each Bridget bodhrán is handcrafted in Canada and can be configured according to your preferred depth, drumhead, shell, tuning system, colour, and other details.
Choose your 15-inch bodhrán configuration and request a quote.
A 15-inch diameter sits between the compact 13- and 14-inch models and the larger 16-, 18-, and 20-inch drums in the Bridget Drums range.
That makes it worth considering if you want to move beyond the smaller diameters without immediately choosing one of the larger drums.
The best configuration depends on how you play, how the drum sits against your body, your preferred tonal response, and the amount of playing surface you want.
Choose from:
The available depth options allow you to tailor the instrument rather than purchasing a fixed-size drum with no configuration choices.
Bridget Drums takes a player-focused approach to construction. The company has been building handmade bodhráns since 1996, combining woodworking experience with a lifelong understanding of drums and rhythm.
The shell uses veneered construction for strength and stability. The drumhead can be natural or chemically treated goat skin, while the rounded bearing edge helps protect the head and contributes to the instrument’s tonal character.
You can choose between two goat skin options.
Natural goat skin offers a traditional choice and takes longer to break in as the skin gradually develops its sound.
Chemically treated goat skin is softer, more resistant to humidity, and more resistant to tearing. It also offers a warm response without the same lengthy break-in period.
Bridget Drums uses aircraft-grade aluminum for its tuning system. The material provides strength without adding unnecessary weight.
CAM tuners are available as part of the Bridget Drums configuration and are described by the maker as unique to its bodhráns.
Depending on your requirements, available options include:
If you already know the type of drum you want, provide those requirements when requesting your quote.
A 15-inch bodhrán can make sense if you want:
The diameter is only one part of the decision. Your playing position, arm span, preferred sound, and comfort should also influence your choice.
Diameter: 15 inches
Available depths: 4″, 5″, and 6″
Drumhead: Natural or chemically treated goat skin
Shell: Veneered construction
Tuning: Aircraft-grade aluminum system
Tuners: CAM tuners available
Bearing edge: Rounded
Construction: Handmade in Canada
A 15-inch bodhrán provides a middle-size option between the smaller 13- and 14-inch drums and the larger 16- to 20-inch models. It can suit players who want additional playing surface without choosing a larger diameter.
The 14-inch bodhrán is available in 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch depths.
Yes. Bridget Drums offers several configuration and customization options.
You can choose between natural and chemically treated goat skin.
Yes. Bridget Drums handcrafts its bodhráns in Canada.
Ready to build your 15-inch bodhrán? Contact Bridget Drums to discuss your preferred specifications.
