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Thread #92184   Message #1759032
Posted By: GUEST,Peter Sumner
13-Jun-06 - 02:18 PM
Thread Name: Bodhrans using cow skin - feedback pleas
Subject: Bodhrans using cow skin - feedback pleas
I'm looking for feedback from the Mudcat world...
I've been making tunable bodhrans for three years or so...mostly goat skin from Mali..have experimented with double skins with good results and the occasional deer skin with equally good results.
Have tried cow a couple of times and have been amazed by the tone and musicality of the skin...
Does anyone out there know why cow skin is not used more?

Any feedback would be appreciated...

Many thanks
Peter Sumner
Los Altos
California