Description

The 14 inch BODdrum Kit represents a significant savings over purchasing the items individually. The kit includes a 14 inch BODdrum in our standard matte black finish with your choice of edge control centre spot head or hydraulic head, a BODbeater, tuning wrench and a Protection Racket case.

Combining a synthetic drum head with a solid spun aluminium shell has given the classic bodhrán a whole new vocabulary of tones from deep, soft and mellow, to bright and crisp, full of attack and varied expression. These instruments will take you well beyond the traditional folk music sound into Jazz, Classical and World rhythms as well as fusions beyond any defined musical boundary – anywhere your imagination can take you.

The drum size refers to the diameter of the standard Tom or Snare drum head with the actual drum diameter being a little more than this. The drum depth is a standard 100 mm. All drums have a six point tuning mechanism and are supplied with a tuning wrench.

The 14” is available with a choice of skins, both made by Evans, and the head is removable, so you have the option of swapping out skins – experiment and make the sound your own!

The edge control centre spot head is a snare head, made of frosted pale grey single ply 14 mil film with an added 3 mil centre spot on the reverse. This enhances durability but also adds focus and attack to the centre of the skin. Evans’ Edge Control technology removes troublesome mid-range overtones that can muddy the sound.

The hydraulic head has a thin slick of oil between two sheets of 6.5 and 7.5 mil film.  The result is a fat, deep and short sound, very resonant and warm.  You may see bubbles in the oil between the sheets – this is natural and actually, we like the lava lamp vibe it gives!

The standard finish on our BODdrums is a matte black powder-coat finish, which gives a really cool and stunning appearance; no other bodhrán style drum looks anything like this. The powder-coat finish is to a full automotive standard, hard and reliable.

On the other hand, we can do just about anything for a finish: custom paint colours from the RAL colour palette, airbrush artwork, anodise, etch, plate or polish, you can choose. Custom finishes will cost more but your drum will be truly unique, both in sound and appearance. Learn more about custom finishes for your BODdrum.

It is worth noting that the BODdrum is a metal drum with a synthetic head – no animal products were used in any of the components.

Specifications:

• Size: 14” x 4”
• Handmade in England by Blackwell Original Drums (BOD)
• 14” choice of skins:  either black hydraulic Evans skin or pale grey edge control with power spot centre
• Matte black powder coat finish to automotive standard