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Cooperman Tunable Bodhrans
(Patent #5517890)

Standard in 18" and 22" diameters.
Custom sizes and specifications are available.
18” diameter $348.00
22” diameter $394.00

  • Our 4" deep shell is made of solid single ply 5/16" hardwood, steam bent and scarf jointed, and features a precision beveled bearing edge.

  • The edge of the head is secured into an exterior groove, with brass tacks in a wood flesh hoop. We designed this self-locking system to minimize the tendency of the head to pull away from the shell. This drum is available with a high quality goatskin head or a REMO synthetic head.

  • Our patented internal tuning technology preserves the traditional appearance of the instrument and allows the player to maintain a complete range of motion, unencumbered by external hardware. Tension on the head is adjusted by the action of an internal, light-weight, moveable bearing member. A T-grip Allen wrench and tuning instructions are included.

  • Smooth, round dowels mounted about 2" from the head, firmly secured to prevent rattling, form the interior crosspiece handles.

  • A hand rubbed, natural finish accentuates the inherent beauty of the wood

  • A Cooperman signature padded soft case is included with each drum.

Carter with Bodhran
Carter Gravatt
Carbon Leaf
Andrea Piccioni with Cooperman Bodhran

Cooperman Deep Shell Bodhrans
14” diameter $465.00
We created our Deep Shell Bodhran Drums in response to the evolving playing styles of today’s most progressive percussionists. An exceptionally deep, solid, single ply shell, a finely finished goatskin head, and a steep bearing edge, work together to produce a warm deep tone with a wide range of flexibility. Excellent for mic’ing and recording, the controlled overtones and full range of this drum, from crisp high notes to punchy bass tones, bring this instrument into the mix without being abrasive. The drum can be customized in a variety of ways upon request; custom orders may be differently priced.

Cooperman Deep Dish Bodhran
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Cooperman Deep Dish Bodhran
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  • Our 6 1/2" deep shell features a precision beveled bearing edge.

  • The edge of the head is secured into an exteriorgroove, which is then covered with a colored knit cord. We designed this self-locking system to minimize the tendency of the head to pull away from the shell. This drum is available with a high quality goatskin head or a REMO synthetic head.

  • Our patented internal tuning technology preserves the traditional appearance of the instrument and allows the player to maintain a complete range of motion, unencumbered by external hardwar. Tension on the head is adjusted by the action of an internal, lightweight, moveable bearing member. A T-grip Allen wrench and tuning instructions are included.

  • Our arm cut-out, an arch design with smoothly rounded edges, allows for comfortable access to the underside of the head; there is no cross-piece handle.

  • A hand rubbed, natural finish accentuates the beauty of the wood.

  • A Cooperman signature padded soft case is included with each drum.
Artist Innovation Series
GV Series
Cooperman Glen Velez Bodhrans
20” diameter $362.00

 

The enhanced features of the Velez tars and bendirs are united with traditional features of the Cooperman bodhrans to create our Artist Innovation version of the tradtional Irish drum. Slightly larger in diameter and depth than our standard frames, and featuring a thinner shell, this drum is designed to be especially light in weight, yet deep and rich in tone.

  • Our 4 3/4" deep shell is made of solid, single ply cherry, steam bent and scarf jointed, and features a precision beveled bearing edge.

  • The edge of the head is secured into an exterior groove, which is then covered with a colored knit cord. We designed this self-locking system to minimize the tendency of the head to pull away from the shell. This drum features a Remo Renaissance head.

  • Our patented internal tuning technology preserves the traditional appearance of the instrument and allows the player to maintain a complete range of motion, unencumbered by external hardware. Tension on the head is adjusted by the action of an internal lightweight, moveable bearing member. A T-grip Allen wrench and tuning instructions are included.

  • An easily removable, single crosspiece handle accomodates alternative playing techniques.

  • Velez bodhrans are decorated with a cherry/boxwood inlay; a hand rubbed, natural finish accentuates the inherent beauty of the wood.

  • A Cooperman signature padded soft case is included with each drum.

 

Glen Velez on Bodhran
(photo ©2003 chris sampson)
GV Bodhran
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