Waltons Bodhrán 12" (Celtic Cross) - Handcrafted Irish Instrument - Crisp & Musical Tone - Hardwood Beater Included w/Purchase

My bodhran came at the expected time in great condition.My uncle played the bodhran with my aunt in a band and my father knew a little bit about what a good one would look like. We have a strong Celtic heritage and my dad was also to identify the importance of the symbol in the center of the drum and what it was actually supposed to be. Its a thistle. I will take a picture of it here soon.Anyway, I am 100% happy with my purchase. It has a better sound than I even expected after listening to bodhran demonstrations on Youtube. Its beautiful and well built.The accompanying pamphlet thing gave a good description of its history and how to take care of it. I learned things I didnt yet know.I had wanted a purely pagan design for my bodhran as I am a celtic pagan and I got what I was looking for.It was a pleasant surprise that people traditionally play this instrument on my birthday, May Day.I intend to learn some songs for it, but if nothing else, it will be completely traditional for me to play it on my absolute favorite holidays and it will be so hereditarily empowering to do so.Im excited and very grateful I got it for such a good price! [my dad was surpised I got it for so cheap!]

Pretty ornament but not playable.Skin is too soft and at 12in it is too small to play.I use it as a decorative piece which honestly gets me more compliments than anything I might try to belt out on it.If you want to play the bohran, you need to pay a bit more......you get what you pay for is true in this regard.

At the last moment I thought of this drum as a BDay gift for an Irish music lover. It had to arrive FAST. It arrived 1 hour earlier than promised. It was well worth the extra $11 in shipping to get it on time for his party. I opened it to make sure it was in good condition. Perfect & beautiful! It was worth it when he opened our gift with a BIG smile & surprised look as he said “ I’ve Always wanted an Irish (Bodhran) drum!” We felt very happy that we surprised & pleased him.The drum is very high quality craftsmanship & would be pretty hung on a wall as a work of art, and played & enjoyed as well.

I have always wanted to play the Bodhran but not until I saw Walton's drum did I finally purchase one. This lovely, inexpensive Bodhran comes with a teaching CD and a very nice Tipper (drumstick). It has a fine and lovely sound, and a beautiful design on it (mine is "The Chase"). I have had the chance to look at the beginning of the CD, and it is very clear and helpful. So while I don't think an Irish band is going to hire me for my talents, I am happy to sit and play along to "Whiskey in the Jar" or "Star of the County Down" until my husbane turns off his hearing aids.

Excellent drum. I was skeptical about buying this at first because it felt kind of "I went to Ireland and I found this in the gift shop". Thing is though, this is not a souvenir kit, this is very nice! The drum sounds good, the beater is not bad for a starter stick, and the video is informative and helpful for a beginner. I am very happy with this purchase and highly recommend it.

Gave this to my grandson - he loves it.My son says it is a noise maker with a weapon (drum stick!)

Hate's too strong a word.....It's really designed as a decorative piece - where no one touches it....played along with Celt classics - Starlite Singers....It only took 15 mins. fer yon heid ta' break!....That said it all......I, myself will never buy another Walton's Bodhran...Me seekin' others!...No wrong, no right....with seller.....product, ultimately decorative.....Does look nice!

I bought this for my wife for Christmas. But she didn't want to wait. I'm glad we didn't. It is so cool !!! She was very delighted with it. She went right to the DVD player and started practicing with the DVD !

Great Bodhran but I’m hopeless playing it but will keep trying.

Bought this for my Husband he just loves it

This was bought as a present and was very well recieved. Lovely design. Wish I'd noted it was made in China first though!

Really pleased with item. Arrived earlier that expected. Well made, so happy with it. DVD tutoring is good too.

I can't say for sure about this product as I have bought it for a Christmas present, but I am sure he will love it.