Welcome to bodhrán-info
All about the Irish drum
Here, you will find bodhráns, tippers and accessories. Also information about the bodhrán, workshop dates and sounds and videos.
Our Onlineshop
The shop is a small family business, run by Rolf and Karola Wagels. We offer individual advice based on my experience of 30 years of professional bodhrán playing and teaching. You have come to the right place if you want to buy a bodhran!
Showroom
Our showroom stocks all the products you find in the online sho. It is located near Hannover, Germany, please get in touch before you come, by appointment only!
A lot of info
We offer extensive information on the bodhrán, its history and construction and on tippers. We also have a buyer's guide on what to take in account when buying a bodhrán.
Our products
We value the highest quality and sustainability at a fair price. In doing so, we work closely with the manufacturers. As a Hedwitschak Premium Partner, we are closely involved in the development of new drum and tipper models and the further development of existing products.
News and highlights
SnareCarpHED review
Great review of the amazing Scott Flynn.
Ever wanted to add some special sounds to your bodhrán playing?
Here is the a new device for modern bodhrán players adding a new sounds!
Skins for HEDge and Rebellion
Eamon Murray has created a great video highlighting the advantages of the small StartHED bodhrán.
The StartHED was specifically developed for children aged 4 to 10 and offers an easy and playful introduction to drumming and bodhrán playing.
But it’s also a fantastic little travel drum – compact, lightweight, and ready to go wherever the music takes you!
Moises Tipper
bodhrán-info is now the exclusive distributor of all series tipper models by Stevie Moises.
Stevie Moises’ products are renowned for their high-quality craftsmanship, excellent balance, and precision tailored to the needs of Bodhrán players. This partnership further expands bodhran-info’s range of premium products, catering to both professional musicians and dedicated beginners alike.
Skins & Frames
Skins and frames can now be ordered directly for ChangeHED models – including CoreLine Black, ExpressConfigurHEDor bodhráns, RWEchange, MOS2 and Custom Made bodhráns with the ChangeHED system.
A selection of pre-configured skins is available, including a synthetic skin with a matching tuning frame. In addition, there is the option of putting together your own skin configuration from a wide selection. Just like the ExpressConfigurHEDor in a small format for skins and frames!
Skins for HEDge and Rebellion
The HEDge and its predecessor, the Rebellion, have always been compatible with all 14’ standard drum skins. While a variety of options can be found in music stores worldwide, bodhrán-info now offers a curated selection of synthetic skins for these drums. Each Remo skin is specially treated and taped by Christian Hedwitschak to ensure optimal sound quality.
The shop is continuously being expanded; the original HEDge skin is available at the moment, with more skins to come soon.
HEDge
The HEDge allows the use of any synthetic 14″ drumheads, making it easy to tailor your own individual sounds. And all of this with a highly innovative head change system that allows for a quick and tool-free head change.
The HEDge is not only vegan because of the synthetic drumhead. No animal products such e.g. beeswax are used in the frame material, glue and surface material either.
Bundles
Starterpackage
The starter package includes everything you need for a good start of your journey with the bodhrán: CoreLine bodhrán of your choice, high quality case, a tipper, two hotrods, a textbook and the anniversary mug from Hedwitschak drums.
HighEnd Bundles
The HighEnd Bundles offer the high-end signature series bodhráns of leading bodhrán players, a high-quality case and a tipper or hotrod developed by the respective bodhrán player.
SupportHED
The retrofittable, adjustable cross bar made from solid maple wood.
Easy and quick mounting, suitable for most drums made by Christian Hedwitschak.
Developed with Donal Lunny!
CD 'Bodhran Insight'
"the best frame drum recording I have heard in many years!"
'Bodhrán Insight' comprises of 18 tracks on which the bodhrán is the main feature. The comprehensive booklet includes explanations as to what we are playing for each of these sets, sharing with the listener an insight into our methods and techniques.
