Description

BOD are pleased and proud to be offering Christian Hedwitschak’s first HED of the Month Bodhrán, a single unique drum made for us alone to offer for sale.

This first drum is a CoreLine Slim which has been finished with a beautiful Golden Madrona Burl veneer instead of the usual cherry veneer.

Burl wood is cut from a knobby outgrowth from the root or trunk of a tree and is characterised by unusual swirls and knots in the grain, which make it a real challenge for the craftsman to work without the wood splintering unpredictably. Christian has tamed this beautiful wood to make a striking bodhrán.

Normally a unique veneer like this would only be available on a custom order drum through Christian, not on the classic CoreLine body, and the pricing of such a drum would be about double that of a CoreLine, so this is quite special! The HED of the Month series is intended to  showcase the possibilities for custom drums and the wide range of Christian’s woodworking skills, but at a more affordable price point.

The Christian Hedwitschak CoreLine Slim is a small, light drum that is still big on sound.

35 cm diameter, 12 cm deep, approx 1400 grams, with unique Golden Madrona veneer. Tool-less 6 point tuning system. Edlauer Select premium goatskin tapered, mounted flush with outer frame and taped for a harmonic sound.

As the name CoreLine suggests, these models are high-quality instruments focused on what is essential, on the core of the matter. A CoreLine model is an all-purpose tool, not bound to a certain sound or a specific playing style, which is why the CoreLine is a great choice for both beginners, learning and developing their own style, and more experienced players who are looking for an outstanding drum at the best possible price.

As a master cabinet maker and an experienced bodhrán player himself, Christian drew from the very core of his experience and competency in bodhrán making and playing to design the CoreLine.

• From the choice of material to the construction of the frame and the finish of the surfaces, all components and details are perfectly balanced for a brilliant playing experience.
• “EdlauerSelect” Premium Goatskins are produced and refined exclusively for Hedwitschak drums by a world leading skin manufacturer. The process is carried out in accordance with Christian’s own specifications, and each skin is individually selected to suit the different CoreLine models.
• Christian designed the multipoint tuning system to work smoothly for precise, quick and easy tuning, and to create an even tension across the skin.
• Thanks to the skilful shaping of the inner part of the tuning rim, the hand nestles naturally into place rendering the drum very comfortable to play.
• The high quality of the CoreLine is emphasised by the choice of a beautiful veneer, in this one instance a Golden Madrona Burl wood. Combined with flush to the rim skin mounting, the design of the CoreLine bodhrán demonstrates simple elegance and timelessness.

Drum only, stand sold separately.

We recommend the HEDCase 35 cm case to transport and store your drum safely.