--- product_id: 3746141 title: "Meinl Percussion 14\" Frame Drum, Extra Deep Shell Irish Bodhran-NOT MADE IN CHINA-Goat Skin Head, Brown Burl, 2-YEAR WARRANTY, (FD14IBO)" brand: "meinl percussion" price: "β‚ͺ1052" currency: ILS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Meinl Percussion" url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/3746141-meinl-percussion-14-frame-drum-extra-deep-shell-irish-bodhran store_origin: IL region: Israel --- # Dampening ring reduces overtones 14" extra deep shell for rich sound Tunable goat skin head with Allen wrench Meinl Percussion 14" Frame Drum, Extra Deep Shell Irish Bodhran-NOT MADE IN CHINA-Goat Skin Head, Brown Burl, 2-YEAR WARRANTY, (FD14IBO) **Brand:** meinl percussion **Price:** β‚ͺ1052 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ₯ Elevate your rhythm with authentic Irish vibes and modern mastery! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Meinl Percussion 14" Frame Drum, Extra Deep Shell Irish Bodhran-NOT MADE IN CHINA-Goat Skin Head, Brown Burl, 2-YEAR WARRANTY, (FD14IBO) by meinl percussion - **How much does it cost?** β‚ͺ1052 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/3746141-meinl-percussion-14-frame-drum-extra-deep-shell-irish-bodhran) ## Best For - meinl percussion enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted meinl percussion brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Authentic Warmth:** Hand-selected natural goat skin head offers bold, short-attack sound with tunability for your perfect tone. - β€’ **Overtone Mastery:** Integrated dampening ring smooths out unwanted overtones, ensuring a clean, professional sound every time. - β€’ **Crafted for Longevity:** Made with premium brown burl wood and backed by a 2-year warrantyβ€”quality you can trust, not made in China. - β€’ **Precision Pitch Control:** Cross bar removed for direct hand pressure, enabling modern pitch-bending techniques that set you apart. - β€’ **Rich, Full-Bodied Sound:** Extra deep 14" hardwood shell delivers warm, resonant tones perfect for Celtic and contemporary styles. ## Overview The Meinl Percussion 14" Frame Drum Irish Bodhran features an extra deep hardwood shell and a natural goat skin head for rich, warm tones. Designed without a traditional cross bar, it allows direct hand pressure for advanced pitch-bending techniques. Equipped with a dampening ring to minimize overtones, this premium brown burl wood drum is tunable via an included Allen wrench and comes with a 2-year warranty. Perfect for both traditional Celtic music and contemporary fusion, it’s a high-quality, USA-backed instrument that stands out in craftsmanship and sound. ## Description Bodhrans are known for their earthy and warm tones. MEINL offers two different versions, a Celtic model featuring a cross bar and an Irish model that comes with an extra deep frame and a dampening layer on the head. The Irish Bodhran features an extra deep shell for a rich, full sound, and an extra dampening layer on the rim to reduce overtones. The traditional cross brace has been removed to enable direct hand pressure on the head for contemporary pitch-bending techniques. MEINL hand selected goat heads deliver warm tones with a well-balanced sustain. These instruments have a beautifully finished, extra deep Rubber Wood resonating rim that allows for low end and pitch to develop and project, creating a very musical sound. Review: Good little Bodhran! - I am just learning the bodhran. This one seems a good fit for me and am loving how it sounds. I have a 16” bodhran by another maker as well. Being a short in stature female, this Meinl is the right size for me and stays closer to be in tune than my other one which can be a little fussy. Review: Good purchase - I bought this as a present for my wife to play in our Irish music sessions. She is very happy with it. It has a really nice tone and is well made. It has a synthetic head rather than the traditional goat skin head, but the tone of the synthetic head is very nice. ## Features - Extra deep hardwood shell: this Bodh ran measures 14" X 6" And is made with an extra deep hardwood shell in order to produce a rich, full sound; sounds great when played with or without a tipper - Dampening ring: this Irish Bodh ran comes equipped with a dampening ring around the rim, creating a more rounded out tone and minimizing overtones - Cross bar removed: This particular model has removed The traditional cross bar to allow room for your hands to apply direct pressure to the head and perform contemporary pitch-bending techniques - Goat skin head: The high quality goat skin head on this produces a warm and bold sound with a short attack, providing a desirable sound for traditional Celtic folk music (tunable with provided Allen wrench) - Add cultural sounds: the unique timbre of the body ran drum is designed for traditional Celtic styles but it may be used in contemporary music to add unexpected flavors ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004O1ZL8W | | Best Sellers Rank | #28,576 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #39 in Bodhrans & Frame Drums | | Body Material | Wood | | Brand | Meinl Percussion | | Brand Name | Meinl Percussion | | Color | FD14IBO | | Connector Type | no connector | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 158 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00840553068917 | | Included Components | not included | | Item Dimensions | 14.57 x 14.17 x 6.69 inches | | Item Type Name | 14" Frame Drum, Extra Deep Shell Irish Bodhran - NOT MADE IN CHINA - Goat Skin Head, Brown Burl, 2-YEAR WARRANTY | | Item Weight | 3.05 Pounds | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 14.57 x 14.17 x 6.69 inches | | Manufacturer | Meinl USA L.C. | | Material | Wood | | Model Name | FD14IBO | | Model Number | FD14IBO | | Part Number | FD14IBO | | UPC | 840553068917 | | Warranty Description | Meinl usa l. C. Warrants all meinl percussion, meinl hardware or ninopercussion products from defects in material or workmanship. If the product shows anysign of material or workmanship defect, we will replace it at no charge for a period oftwo (2) year. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Meinl Percussion - **Color:** FD14IBO - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 14.57 x 14.17 x 6.69 inches - **Material:** Wood - **Model Name:** FD14IBO ## Images ![Meinl Percussion 14" Frame Drum, Extra Deep Shell Irish Bodhran-NOT MADE IN CHINA-Goat Skin Head, Brown Burl, 2-YEAR WARRANTY, (FD14IBO) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rqKC3thiL.jpg) ![Meinl Percussion 14" Frame Drum, Extra Deep Shell Irish Bodhran-NOT MADE IN CHINA-Goat Skin Head, Brown Burl, 2-YEAR WARRANTY, (FD14IBO) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dSVAfAB6L.jpg) ![Meinl Percussion 14" Frame Drum, Extra Deep Shell Irish Bodhran-NOT MADE IN CHINA-Goat Skin Head, Brown Burl, 2-YEAR WARRANTY, (FD14IBO) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LHd-W579L.jpg) ![Meinl Percussion 14" Frame Drum, Extra Deep Shell Irish Bodhran-NOT MADE IN CHINA-Goat Skin Head, Brown Burl, 2-YEAR WARRANTY, (FD14IBO) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aa15DxYYL.jpg) ![Meinl Percussion 14" Frame Drum, Extra Deep Shell Irish Bodhran-NOT MADE IN CHINA-Goat Skin Head, Brown Burl, 2-YEAR WARRANTY, (FD14IBO) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71b1Dab3pIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good little Bodhran! *by A***R on February 20, 2025* I am just learning the bodhran. This one seems a good fit for me and am loving how it sounds. I have a 16” bodhran by another maker as well. Being a short in stature female, this Meinl is the right size for me and stays closer to be in tune than my other one which can be a little fussy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good purchase *by A***R on January 31, 2025* I bought this as a present for my wife to play in our Irish music sessions. She is very happy with it. It has a really nice tone and is well made. It has a synthetic head rather than the traditional goat skin head, but the tone of the synthetic head is very nice. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good session bodhran but some people will want more bass. *by M***L on August 14, 2015* I would rate this high for being a "polite" group session bodhran. It looks nice and has a "tight" factory type construction. But I think many people will have the urge to deepen the sound to get some real bass sound out of it. I would caution people about dampening the drum head more than lightly as too much dampening can lead to weakening the drum head leading to holes and cuts in the head. That might mean having to buy and remount a new head. Keeping this bodhran in a cool place between use is a safer way to get a lower tone. If you wish to dampen the head, do it to the backside of the drum head inside the drum with a lightly dampened wash cloth. The 14 inch diameter works fine with the modern top down type playing while holding the tipper somewhat like a pencil or pen. If you are playing the old style "triplets" with both ends of the tipper 14 inches is a little tight. Everyone needs to be careful with the typical wood tippers or the type of tipper made from bunches of wood dowels as they can damage the taping around the drum head. I have used foam rubber pencil grips whole or cut in half on the end of tippers for eliminating damage to the tape and achieving more of a musical note being played than just percussion. You can use your non tipper hand on the backside of the drum head to move the sound up and down with a backslide technique. You can also use wood or other rounded types of objects as a backslide tool.. The idea is to play just above or below the backslide pressure to raise or lower the tone. This increases the resonance. I would strongly recommend Meinl expanding the line and coming out with a 38 or 40 cm diameter bodhran in the same model style for people that want more of a full bass and more aggressive playing than just for the usual public sessions. I have a 40 cm bodhran from another leading German company and it adds a new dimension to playing to be able to access a real deep resonant bass sound. ## Frequently Bought Together - Meinl Percussion 14" Frame Drum, Extra Deep Shell Irish Bodhran-NOT Made in China-Goat Skin Head, Brown Burl, 2-Year Warranty, FD14IBO - Roosebeck Tipper, Rattan - Roosebeck Knob Tipper - Double Slope --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/3746141-meinl-percussion-14-frame-drum-extra-deep-shell-irish-bodhran](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/3746141-meinl-percussion-14-frame-drum-extra-deep-shell-irish-bodhran) --- *Product available on Desertcart Israel* *Store origin: IL* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*