The best bodhrans can be obtained from Albert Alfonso in Dallas, TX. You can find him on the internet at Celticmusic.com/alfonso_bodhrans/. He only makes up to a 16", but that is all you need. One of the best players I ever heard, Mark Stone, plays a 14". Make sure it is tunable. Alberts have a brass tuning ring. I have seen good Bodhrans for Scotland with a wood ring by Belgath Bodhrans. I like Alberts drums better. I play a 16" but thinking about a 14". If you can get to the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas March 2-3 I think, Albert will be there with drums for sale. He will also make them special order to you specifications and tone requirements, but do dare ask him for a cross bar.

Slan! Al