I'm another Sooze but not a Sooz but was a pretend Ella but is actually a Sooze....

Anyway, now that is cleared up.... Don't try the iron thing!!!

I would not ever really bother with dubbin (or other similars) as there's actually normally enough oil in your own hands to eventually soften the bodhran up anyway. I have a fair few of the things now, and they all play lovely. The only time I'd ever use Dubbin would be on a brand new shop bought one where the skin is really really really dry - and only ever on the outside.

Then, since I buy all of mine direct from the makers and they all practice the dark arts of goat preparation (best not to ask I find) then the skins are normally fab... That reminds me, it's about time bert got an airing at my next round of Bodhran lessons (I'm training up more people to the joys of bodhran playing)

Do you know what make the drum is?

Ella who is Sooze - Really!!!