Go to The Bodhran Page I listed above and read EVERTHING on the site. Trust me, you will find what you need to know.

Size ? Get one that feels good when you are sitting.

Regarding the tunable/not, if you are willing to spend the money for a good Hran from a reputable maker, get the prices first and then make your decision.

As for my experience, the tunable eliminates tuning with water and hair dryers. However, the climate I live in varies from 15% to 50% relative humidity by season and, sometimes, by the day ( winter ). If you don't have too many of these extreme fluctuations, a tunable may not be a requirement.

In any case, you are the only one who can make the decision. Get a good one, tunable or not, and beat the hell out of it.

Good luck.

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