Schlagwerk TRADITIONAL FRAME DRUM BODHRAN NEOTRAD BLACK BROWN 14 MYLARHEAD
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Essential Information About the Tuneable Beech Bodhrán - Black Finish
Essential Information About the Tuneable Beech Bodhrán - Black Finish
- Fiberskyn 3 Skin with a natural feel: parchment warmth, high stability against climate variations.
- 5-ply Beech Shell for exemplary rigidity, clear projection, and excellent durability.
- Approximately 14 cm deep frame offering a broad low register and a good volume reserve.
- Tuneable to adjust tension to your playing style; tipper included for immediate playability.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
An iconic instrument of Irish sessions, the bodhrán has modernized over the decades with synthetic skins and internal tuning systems. This model fits within the "modern-trad" lineage: it preserves the traditional drum's aesthetics and responsiveness while providing stage reliability and consistent sound sought by today's musicians.
Who This Bodhrán Is For
Ideal for beginners who want a ready-to-play, easy-to-maintain instrument, it also suits intermediate players looking for a deep, tuneable frame. Perfect for trad/folk Celtic music, it naturally finds its place in world music, modern acoustic settings, and minimalist accompaniments where it serves as an expressive rhythmic engine.
Technical specifications
| Category | percussion | Accessories included | Sticks |
| Type | bodhran | Color | Black |
| Material | beech | Finishing | Black & chrome |
| Skin type | Synthetic | Diameter | 14 " |
| Depth | 14 " | ||
| Depth (height) | approx. 14 cm | Tipper | included |
| Tuning | head tension adjustment | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Fiberskyn 3 head offer?
The Fiberskyn 3 head produces a warm and slightly muffled tone, close to a natural skin. Its controlled attack favors rolls and accents played with the tipper.
Is the bodhrán tunable?
A tuning system allows adjusting the skin tension. Lower tension promotes a round and deep sound. Higher tension provides a sharper response for fast patterns.
What are the dimensions and material of the frame?
The 5-ply beech frame measures 14 inches in diameter and has a depth of approximately 14 cm.
Is this bodhrán suitable for beginners?
Designed to be ready to play and easy to maintain, this model is suitable for beginners. The deep frame and tuning also meet the needs of intermediate players.
What styles is the Schlagwerk Bodhran Neotrad Black Brown 14 Mylarhead suited for?
The black finish accompanies a sober stage aesthetic. The instrument fits into traditional and Celtic folk sessions, as well as world music and minimalist acoustic accompaniments.



