My husband Dan makes some of the best Bodhrans available on the East Coast. I may be a little bias.. But really all of the comments here except for the dumpster bit have been good. I have played one for almost 25 years now, I learned by going to sessions and listening to the Chieftans, and DeDannan. Dont worry about all of the negative comments you'll hear they are usually ment in fun.. KGH