Price lists for bodhráns and related stuff

These price lists are copied from a variety of catalogues and are intended merely to give you an idea what is available and roughly how much it will cost. None of these price-lists is guaranteed to be up-to-date.

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Mid-East Manufacturing

These listings are copied from the Mid-East Mfg. March 1995 catalogue, and can also be found in their on-line catalogue. Each item is followed by its catalogue code, price, and shipping price. They warn that prices can change without warning. Mid-East is widely represented at local music stores, and their wholesale prices are about half their mail-order prices; you may be able to order through a local store and save.

Bodhrán, 14", tunable goatskin, rosewood (BTGS) $50 ($4)
Bodhrán, 16", modified fiberskyn pre-tuned (BMWH) $95 ($4)
Bodhrán, 18", tacked goatskin, rosewood (BTGT) $56 ($4)
Bodhrán, 18", tunable goatskin, rosewood (BTGR) $80 ($4)
Bodhrán, 18", tunable modified fiberskyn, rosewood (BTWR) $90 ($4)
Bodhrán, 26", tunable goatskin, rosewood (BTGL) $120 ($6)

Slim beater (BSSB) $2 ($2)
Knob beater (BSKB) $4 ($2)
3 Knob deluxe beater (BSDB) $6 ($2)
18" spare bodhrán goatskin head (SH18G) $20 ($3)
18" spare bodhrán fiberskyn head (SH18F) $20 ($3)
Power Bodhrán Techniques, book by Robin Smith (LBRB) $8 ($2)

Canvas case for 14" bodhrán (CC14) $16 ($3)
Canvas case for 18" bodhrán (CC18) $24 ($3)
Nylon padded quilt case for 14" bodhrán (NC14) $24 ($3)
Nylon padded quilt case for 18" bodhrán (NC18) $30 ($3)
Nylon padded quilt case for 26" bodhrán (NC26) $40 ($3)

Video Instruction: Percussion of the World (VIDE) $20 ($2)

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Lark in the Morning

These listings were copied from the Lark on-line catalogue on 10 May 1995.

BOD001 Bodhran, 10" $25.00
BOD001C Bodhran, 10" Case Nylon $12.00
BOD002 Bodhran, 12" $35.00
BOD002C Bodhran, 12" Case Nylon $12.00
BOD003 Bodhran, 14" $40.00
BOD003C Bodhran, 14" Case Nylon $12.00
BOD004 Bodhran, 16" $45.00
BOD004C Bodhran, 16" Case Nylon $15.00
BOD005 Bodhran, 18" single row of tacks $50.00
BOD005C Bodhran, 18" Case Nylon $15.00
BOD006 Bodhran, 18" double row of tacks $60.00
BOD007 Bodhran 22" $120.00
BOD008 Bodhran 26" $150.00
BOD010 Bodhran, 18" Tunable $95.00
BOD011 Cooperman Bodhran $160.00
BOD012 Cooperman Stick $10.00
BOD014 Caswell Bodhran Stick $12.00
BOD015 Boreal Bodhran Stick $14.00
BOD016 Giant Bodhran, 20" $185.00
BOD017 Giant Bodhran, 22" $204.00
BOD018 Giant Bodhran, 24" $215.00
BOD019 Giant Bodhran, 26" $225.00
BOD020 CHECK SHELF NOT AVAIL German Tunable Bodhran $275.00
BOD021 Fischer Tunable Bodhran $345.00
BOD022 Buck Tunable Bodhran $375.00
BOD023 Boreal Bodhran, specify oak, ash or cherry $170.00
BOD024 Fybrskyn Head Bodhran, 16" $92.25
BOD025 NOT AVAIL Bodhran Case, Professional 18" $84.00
BOD026 Bodhran Case, Vinyl 18" $50.00
BOD027 Bodhran Case, Quilted 18" $32.00
BOD028 Howard Tunable Bodhran, 14" $315.00
BOD029 Howard Tunable Bodhran, 16" $340.00
BOD030 Howard Tunable Bodhran, 18" $360.00
BOD031 Howard Tunable Bodhran, 20" $370.00
BOD032 Nice Padded Bodhran Case $39.95
BOD033 Kerry Stick $13.00
BOD034 Brush Stick $20.00
BOD035 Standard Stick $12.00
BOD036 Cooperman Tunable Bodhran $248.00
BOD037 Roundstone Bodhran $130.00
BOD038 Roundstone Bodhran, Painted $150.00
BOD039 Rubber Ended Beater $17.00
BOD040 Boxwood Heavy Beater $22.00
BOD041 Leather Capped Beater $22.00
BOD042 Long Model Beater $14.00
BOD043 Short Model Beater $11.00
BOD044 Hannigan Pattern Beater $14.00
BOD045 Bodhran Backslide $24.00

BOO002 Bodhrán Tutor and Tape by Tony Sullivan
BOO177 The Bodhrán by Mícháel O Súilleabháin

BON001 Shooting Star Bones, Poplar $12.00
BON001O Shooting Star Bones, Oak $12.00
BON002B Shooting Star Bones, Bocote $15.00
BON002C Shooting Star Bones, Chechem $15.00
BON002G Shooting Star Bones, Gonacalo Alves $15.00
BON002H Shooting Star Bones, Purple Heart $15.00
BON002L Shooting Star Bones, Lacewood $15.00
BON002M Shooting Star Bones, Maple $15.00
BON002S Shooting Star Bones, Satinwood $15.00
BON002T Shooting Star Bones, Tulipwood $22.00
BON002U Shooting Star Bones, Walnut $15.00
BON002V Shooting Star Bones, Vermillion $15.00
BON002WL Shooting Star Bones, White Limba $15.00
BON003C Shooting Star Bones, Cocobolo $22.00
BON003K Shooting Star Bones, Violet Kingwood $22.00
BON003R Shooting Star Bones, Rosewood $22.00
BON003V Shooting Star Bones, Verawood $22.00
BON003Z Shooting Star Bones, Ziricote $22.00
BON005 Shaped Bones Rosewood $12.00
BON006 Shaped Bones Cocuswood $15.00
BON007 Bone Bones $28.00
BON008 Striped Bones $14.00
BON009 Danforth Bones, Pine $10.00
BON010 Danforth Bones, Oak $12.00
BON010C Danforth Bones, Cherry $12.00
BON010H Danforth Bones, Hickory $12.00
BON010M Danforth Bones, Maple $12.00
BON010W Danforth Bones, Walnut $12.00
BON011 Danforth Bones, Ebony $40.00
BON012 Laminated Bones $28.00
BON013R Bones, Red Snapper $22.00
BON013S Bones, Striped Bass $22.00
BON013Y Bones, Yellow Tail $22.00
BON014 Danforth Bones, Rosewood $20.00

BOO012 Bones Book and Tape $10.00

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Buck Musical Instrument Products

These listings and the following text were copied from Buck's January 1993 catalogue.

All bodhrán bodies have a wall thickness of 3/8". No matter what the diameter, all bodies are 3 1/2" deep, unless the model number ends in -D which signifies a 4 3/4" deep body (Excellent for hand drummers or Irish music for depth of tone). All modesl have a rabbet slot on the top outside of the body that the head is tucked into so it will not separate... All models have an inner support ring for additional stabilitiy and strength... All models have walnot crossbars and goatskin heads.

C models have round fixed crossbars.
D models have adjustable and removable crossbars with locating pearl dot.
E models are the same as D models with the addition of an adjustable inernal ring that makes them quickly tunable. They also feature two decorative outside grooves. Only the most select materials are used, including our AAA premium goatskin head.
TAR - Hand drum (18C-DT) constructed the same as our 18C-D model with a 1 1/4" diameter hole in the side of the body with no crossbars and a tighter mounted head.

C Series bodhráns (round fixed crossbars)

13C (13") $139.00
18C (18") $159.00
18C-D (18" deep body) $185.00
18C-DT (18" deep body tar) $185.00
22C (22") $185.00
22C-D (22" deep body) $219.00

D Series bodhráns (square adjustable and removable crossbars)

18D (18") $189.00
18D-D (18" deep body) $215.00

E Series bodhráns (internally tunable)

18E (18") $350.00
18E-D (18" deep body) $395.00

Special features and other products

Black or Natural finish. Add $15.00
Hand-painted head (18" only) $40.00
Hand-painted Body chain (18") $50.00
Hand-painted Body chain (22") $65.00
Head oil, 2 oz. bottle $3.95
Special woods available by special order.

Skin Heads

Optional AAA Premium Goatskin Head. Add $12.00
Optional Calfskin Head. Add $9.00
Optional Sheepskin Head. Add $9.00
Separate 21" AAA Premium Goatskin Head. $25.00
Separate 21" Goatskin Head. $16.00
Separate 21" Calfskin Head. $18.00
Separate 26" Goatskin Head. $18.00
Separate 26" Calfskin Head. $22.00

Carrying Bags

All bads made of Cordura with a detachable shoulder strap and a pair of carrying handles, a zippered outside pouch and a double-zippered opening. Standard bags are unlined; deluxe bags have heavy internal padding and lining.

Standard 13". $32.95
Standard 18". $39.95
Standard 18" deep. $43.95
Standard 22". $49.95
Standard 22" deep. $53.95
Deluxe 18". $79.95
Deluxe 18" deep. $85.95
Deluxe 22". $89.95
Deluxe 22" deep. $95.95

Beaters

Buck Rosewood Beater (8.5"). $11.95
Cooperman Maple Beater. $8.95

Books, Tapes, and Videos

The Bodhrán, O Súilleabháin. $11.95
The Bodhrán, Hannigan. Tape $9.95, Book $12.95.
The Bodhrán Video, Hannigan. $39.95.

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Elderly Instruments

These listings were copied from a flier from Elderly. I don't know when the original was printed.

Shaman Frame Drum (18", 2" deep, goatskin head, beater) (SFD-18) $32.00
Trinity College bodhrán (18", skin head, laminated wooden rim, painted head and body, beater) (IB4) $37.45
Remo bodhrán (16" synthetic rim, fiberskyn plastic head, beater) (IB3) $67.00
Waltons painted bodhrán (18 3/8", goatskin, hand-painted head, Irish-made) (IBW9) $115.00
Boreal bodhrán (17 1/2", solid hardwood rim, skin head, beater) (IB1) $130.00
Cooperman bodhrán (18", solid oak rim, skin head, beater) (IB2) $120.00
Cooperman tunable (as IB2 with internal tuning ring) (IB7) $168.50

Goatskin replacement head (26") (GT26-Thick) $19.00
Straight beater with ball ends (9", 3/4 oz.) (IBB2) $10.50
Tapered with thin center, thicker, rounded ends (7 1/2", 1-2 oz) (IBB1) $3.15
Carrying bag (padded nylon, exterior pocket, handles and shoulder strap; fits all Elderly drums) (IBB8) $18.45
Deluxe carrying bag (heavy foam padding, velvet interior) (IBB9) $29.95

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Crafton Percussion Works

These listings were copied from Crafton's 1996 catalogue.

Cooperman 18" bodhrán. $172.00
Cooperman 22" bodhrán. $204.00
Cooperman 18" tunable bodhrán. $248.00
Cooperman 22" tunable bodhrán. $280.00
Cooperman beaters $6 and $12

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Remo, Inc.

These retail price listings were obtained 5 Apr 1995.

4"x16" Irish bodhrán, with beater; Acousticon shell, Legacy mylar head (ET-2016-IR) $95
4"x18" Irish bodhrán, with beater; Acousticon shell, Legacy mylar head (ET-2018-IR) $105
4"x22" Glen Velez series bodhrán; Acousticon shell with wood veneer, Coated Ambassador mylar head (ET-8422-GV) $150
4"x22" Mickey Hart series bodhrán; Acousticon shell with maple veneer; decorated mylar head (ET-8422-PD) $140

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Boston Music Company

These retail price listings were obtained April 1995.

All drums come with a case and beater; all have crossbars, rosewood bodies and are non-tunable unless noted.

18" bodhrán (WB238) $82.95
18" tunable bodhrán; 8 external tuning screws (WB239) $94.95
8" bodhrán (WB280) $20.95
16" bodhrán (WB281) $73.95
18" bodhrán; head painted with Murphy's logo (WB282) $77.95
20" bodhrán (WB283) $85.95
22" bodhrán (WB284) $102.95
24" bodhrán (WB285) $123.95
26" bodhrán (WB286) $145.95

Replacement head for WB239 (218)
Flat replacement skin for all bodhráns (221)
Tacks (100) for head replacement (221)

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Mance Grady Bodhráns

These price listings were obtained April 1995. For drums made to order, he requires a 50% deposit. All rims are maple; he offers a choice of goat or calf skin at no extra charge. He will finish the rim with polyurethane for an extra $30.

16" bodhrán $200
18" bodhrán $250
20" bodhrán $360
22" bodhrán $450

Video Getting Started $30
Beaters; prices start at $10 and vary for different wood

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Celtic Cultures

Their bodhrán catalogue can be found at their website.

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Andy's Front Hall

These listings are taken from their 1995 catalogue. Shipping of $5 to $7 must be added to drum prices.

Cooperman 18" bodhrán (I/COOP BODHRAN 18) $140
Cooperman tunable 18" bodhrán (I/COOP TUNABLE) $230
Cooperman 20" or 22" bodhrán by special order (I/COOP BODHRAN 20 or 22) $185
Buck 18" bodhrán (I/BUCK FIXED) $175
Buck 18" bodhrán w/adjustable crossbars (I/BUCK ADJUST) $190

Here, Inc. bodhrán kit (18" birch rim and goatskin head, with beater and instructions) (K/HERE BODHRAN KIT) $65

Buck 18"x3 1/2" bodhrán case (I/BUCK CASE 3) $46
Buck 18"x4 3/4" bodhrán case (I/BUCK CASE 4) $49
Cooperman 8" maple beater (I/COOP BEATER) $7
Buck 8 3/8" rosewood beater (I/BUCK BEATER) $13
Goatskin patch kit (I/BODHRAN PATCH KIT) $3
Buck Head Treatment Oil (2 oz bottle) (I/BUCK OIL) $4.70
Cooperman 22" replacement goatskin head (I/COOP SKIN 22") $36

Bodhrán Tutor, by Tony Sullivan. Cassette included. (BBO/HM306) $13.95
The Bodhrán, by Mícháel O Súilleabháin. (BBO/MB95179) $12.95
The Bodhrán, by Steaphan Hannigan. Book (BBO/OS10358) $12, cassette (BBO/OS1065BC) $12
Nicholas Driver's Bodhrán & Bones Tutor, by Nicholas Driver. (BBO/DRIVER) $8
How to Play the Bodhrán, by Chris Caswell, video (BBO/LARV) $39.95
Bodhrán and Bones, by Mel Mercier, video (BBO/MERCIER) $39.95

Recordings with Bodhrán Solos

The Rights of Man: The Concert for Joseph Doherty, cas $10, CD $13.95
Altan, The Red Crow, cas $10, CD $13.95
Mary Bergin, Feadoga Stain, cas $10, CD $14.95
Sean Ryan, Take the Air, cas $11, CD $18.95
Donal Lunny, self-titled, cas $11, CD $18.95
Steaphan Hannigan, Natural Selection, cas $12

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Charlie Byrne

These listings were obtained in late 1995. I expect they could change at any time; take them only as a guide.

17.5" diameter, 4" rim: $142.21, Ir £85
19" diameter, 4" rim: $158.94, Ir £95
17.5" diamter, 4" rim, adjustable: $184.04, Ir £110
Bodhrán case: $26.76, Ir £16

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Hobgoblin Music

Current price lists can be found for UK and worldwide locations and USA locations.

John Davies

These listings comes from a flier sent to me in March 1996.

15" bodhrán $219
17" bodhrán $229
19" bodhrán $239
Other sizes available. A beater is included with each drum.

Extra beaters $9.50

Bodhrán Tutor and Tape by Tony Sullivan $13.50
Bodhrán and Bones Tutor by Gremlin $10.50

Padded bodhrán bag for 15" or 17" drums $39.95

Shipping and insurance are extra. $55 for standard post, $80 for express delivery.

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Celtic Trader

These listings comes from thier 1996 catalogue, #6.

Buck C Series bodhráns (round fixed crossbars)

See
Buck's pricelist for details of construction.

16C (13") $150.00
18C (18") $205.00
18C-D (18" deep body) $215.00
22C (22") $225.00
22C-D (22" deep body) $265.00

Buck D Series bodhráns (square adjustable and removable crossbars)

18D (18") $230.00
18D-D (18" deep body) $245.00

Buck E Series bodhráns (internally tunable)

18E (18") $405.00
18E-D (18" deep body) $440.00

Re-fitted Pakistani drum

Re-fitted by Buck to imporve the tone $70.00

Buck special features and other products

Black or Natural finish. Add $20.00
Calfskin or Sheepskin Head. Add $15.00
Hand-painted head (18" only) $45.00
Hand-painted Body chain (18") $55.00
Hand-painted Body chain (22") $70.00

Carrying Bags

Standard 13". $45.00
Standard 18". $50.00
Standard 18" deep. $50.00
Standard 22". $60.00
Standard 22" deep. $65.00
Deluxe 16". $90.00
Deluxe 18". $90.00
Deluxe 18" deep. $100.00
Deluxe 22". $110.00
Deluxe 22" deep. $115.00

Beaters

Buck Beater. $15.00
Cooperman Beater. $12.00

Books, Tapes, and Videos

The Bodhrán, O Súilleabháin (#95179@@) $12.95
The Bodhrán, Hannigan. Tape (OS10358) $11.95, Book (OS10658) $12.95.
The Bodhrán Video, Hannigan (OS10312) $39.95.

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The Harp and Dragon

These listings comes from e-mail sent to me in October 1997.

Drums

14" tacked, rosewood and goatskin $40
14" tunable, rosewood and goatskin $48
18" tacked, rosewood and goatskin $53
18" tunable, rosewood and goatskin $75
18" tunable, rosewood and modified fiberskyn $82
26" tunable, rosewood and goatskin $112

Other equipment

Carrying cases:
14" canvas $15
18" quilted nylon $25
26" quilted nylon $35
Book
Power Bodhran Techniques, by Robin Smith: $8

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