I have both a tuneable and a regular Bodhran. My preferance is the regular style.. I don't like having to 'frig'with the screws.. would much rather just squirt a bit of water on the skin. Somehow the tunable one feel heavier and doesn't really feel right. Maybe after a while I'll feel differantly. I've had my original drum for about 20 years, and I love it.. My husband builds Bodhrans as well as hammer dulcimers by the way.. So I may be a bit partial.