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BODdrum in the Snow

BODdrum in the Snow

by | Mar 1, 2018 | BODdrum

The whole idea of the BODdrum design came about from John’s experience playing drum outdoors for ceilidhs, folk bands or Morris dancers.  In a downpour, he cringed not only at the thought of the damage to his lovely wood and goat skin traditional bodhráns, but...
The Talking Sound Bar

The Talking Sound Bar

by | Jan 10, 2018 | Cormac Byrne, Product News, Talking Bodhrán

Exciting news from BOD to start the new year: until now, Cormac Byrne’s Talking Bodhrán has only been available as a complete kit, comprised of the drum, a hybrid maple/walnut beater, the Sound Bar and a carrying case. For 2018, in addition to the complete kit, the...
The Talking Bodhrán

The Talking Bodhrán

by | Aug 15, 2017 | Bodhrán, Cormac Byrne, Talking Bodhrán

When we began designing the BODdrum, we showed Cormac Byrne, whom we knew from the folk music circuit and percussion workshops, an early prototype. He was so intrigued, we let him take it to have a play around. One day he was in a recording studio with Kafaya and his...
What is a BODdrum?

What is a BODdrum?

by | Aug 8, 2017 | BODdrum, Bodhrán

What is a BODdrum, and what does it sound like? We started with a traditional bodhrán size and shape, but made it of spun aluminium and fitted a synthetic snare or tom drum head. The sound is a revelation – very bright, loud and full of attack. This opens up a whole...