Trophy Bodhran 18 in

by Trophy

Product Features

• The Grover-Trophy bodhran stays true to the time-honored build.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002F5FUS
• Item model number: B418
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,997 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #24 in Musical Instruments > Drums & Percussion > World Instruments > Bongos

Product Description

The Bodhran is the traditional Celtic drum that provides the vital pulse of Celtic music even in modern times. The Grover-Trophy bodhran stays true to the time-honored build. It is played with a double beater that allows one hand to produce complex rhythms, while the other hand adds tonal expression by muting or applying tension to the inside surface of the head.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise, January 9, 2007

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Joseph Krupa (Augusta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trophy Bodhran 18 in

For the money, this was a pleasant surprise. It has a great sound. I shared it with a couple of celtic musicians who commented on the great sound.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great deep sound., March 8, 2008

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HDS "stewcanoe" (Wheelersburg, OH) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Trophy Bodhran 18 in

First the sound is great. Deep and mellow. But tight enough for rapid cadence. Very little ring. Good tight thump. The workmanship in the frame is only so-so but you will forget about fit and finish when you hear the rumble. Be careful and keep the head dry and it should last quite a while. The goat skin head isn't as durable as synthetic but it sounds much better. Certainly worth the price.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the price, it is a great Bodhran, December 16, 2008

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M. Wellhaven "bookworm" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trophy Bodhran 18 in

For the price, it is a great Bodhran (Boy, Irish is certainly not a phonetic language). If you are playing a lot of public sessions, this in not the one for you. You would want a tunable one. But it has a nice feel, good voice (or sound). It also comes with a tipper (beater) with a comfortable and useful "ridge" that is off center. For beginners this is helpful. When professional Bodhrans go from $300 - $3,000, this is a great buy.