GUEST,another bradfordian -
My bodhran is red from the blood of bodhran joke tellers.
Seany -
Gurt Mint Drum maker of Bristol
Gerhard Kress, 6 Mayfield Park, Ashley Down, Bristol, BS6 5J11. 0117 954 2351
Marcus Music, 01633 815612, Tredegar House nr Newport.
both sell all sorts of bodhrans, tuneables and cheapo's.
In my experience a tuneable at £120 is a good investment, but they can be heavier. My tuneable uses a different tightener so is light and they are only made to order from marcus Music, but being unusual has good pose value.
Actually I get the feeling that strangers don't expect too much of a Mr Red with a red bodhran, which makes any skin bashing sound better - or a relief. I don't usually play loud and that is an important lesson to learn. They will tell you, and you have to go through that phase to find your level. But remember in advance - it can be a problem.