Folk & Acoustic Musical Instrument Specialists


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PIPA

   
Definition: 4 stringed guitar-like plucked instrument from China with a pear shaped body. In the literature as far back as 2000BC. The name refers to the forward and back picking technique.
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BODHRANS

Percussion > Bodhrans
The Bodhran (or more accurately Bodhrán) is the traditional Irish Drum. Made from a round wooden frame, with an animal skin stretched over it. The bodhrán (pronounced bow-rahn) is the heartbeat of Irish traditional music, and is a hugely popular choice with our customers. Capable of surprisingly complicated rhythms, when playe...read more
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Glenluce Wave 16inch Bodhran, Black Finish Tool-less tuneable bodhran with a matt black finish
Glenluce 16inch Tuneable Bodhran, Green Tool-less tuneable bodhran with a green wood stain finish
Glenluce Kinvarra 16inch Tuneable Bodhran 5inch rim with an arm cut-out. 8 point brass keyless internal tuning system
Glenluce 14inch Pro Bodhran A deep 6inch solid rosewood rim with brass keyless internal tuning system
Glenluce 16inch Pro Bodhran A deep 6inch solid rosewood rim with brass keyless internal tuning system