UnitHED
UnitHED
It’s About Time to Act – unitHED
For almost 25 years, Christian Hedwitschak (bodhrán maker), Stevie Moises (tipper maker), and Rolf Wagels (shop owner, advisor, teacher, and player) have worked closely together. Throughout this time, we deliberately avoided political statements in a business context. Staying neutral felt like the right professional choice.
Given what is happening in the world today, we have reconsidered. The issues that matter to us are not about party politics. They are about basic humanity.
With the unitHED project, we are making our position visible. The colours stand for what connects us – even when we disagree, argue, and challenge each other. What we share has always been stronger than what divides us, and that is the foundation of our long-term collaboration.
This is not a marketing gesture. It is a statement rooted in everyday practice and responsibility.
Music is a language everyone understands – diverse, cross-border, and universal. With unitHED, this idea becomes visible in the instruments themselves.
We stand FOR:
- recognising the dignity of every human being – without exception
- democracy
- freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of the press
- sexual self-determination
- non-violence
- respect for international law
We stand AGAINST:
- fascism
- abuse of power
- all forms of physical and psychological violence
We stand for the colours of the rainbow – and everything they represent.
With our rainbow products, you can make a visible statement too. Music is a language everyone understands – diverse, cross-border, and full of colour.
unitHED
for peace and freedom!
The products
Save the Rain Forest veneer
At the heart of the “UnitHED” initiative is the distinctive Rainbow veneer. This real wood veneer is produced under the SaRaiFo label. SaRaiFo stands for “Save the Rainforest” and reflects a clear commitment to protecting tropical forests.
SaRaiFo veneers are made from genuine, fast-growing wood species and represent a modern, sustainable approach to wood production. This process makes it possible to achieve striking and expressive grain patterns, such as those seen in the Rainbow veneer, without relying on endangered tropical hardwoods.
By using this technology, pressure on rainforest resources is significantly reduced, helping to preserve valuable tree populations and support long-term forest conservation.
The ExpressConfigurHEDor
The Express ConfigurHEDor combines the advantages of a standard model with the possibilities of a custom-made instrument: a wide range of features to choose from, reasonable prices, and short delivery times.
Design your own dream bodhrán from different drumheads, tuning rims, frame designs, and decorative ribbons.
As part of the “UnitHED” initiative, the Save the Rain Forest Rainbow veneer is included on the outside of your ExpressConfigurHEDor bodhrán at no additional cost.
CoreLine Rainbow
When we developed the CoreLine, our aim was to deliver a top quality instrument in a wide range of sizes, providing the customer with great value for money.
Now, the CoreLine series sets the standards for an universal bodhrán series. As the name CoreLine suggests, these models are high-quality instruments focusing on what is essential, on the core of the matter.
As part of the “UnitHED” project, we’ll be offering selected CoreLine models here from time to time with Save the Rain Forest rainbow veneer at no extra charge. The available models are listed below in the product section.
Rainbow Tipper
There will also be several Rainbow Tippers by tipper maker Stevie Moises. At the forefront is a special edition of the HW 6, complemented by additional tipper models produced in the Rainbow design.
In addition, there will also be accessories in the UnitHED design available.
The current selection can be found below in the product section.
The following products are currently available:
ExpressConfigurHEDor
ExpressConfigurHEDor "UnitHED"
The ExpressConfigurHEDor is the core product of the UnitHED initiative.
The online tool lets you choose from nine categories, including skin type, tuning rim, frame depth, and inner and outer frame design. New designs and woods are added regularly.
Several natural skins as well as a synthetic option are available. There is also a fully vegan option, including skin, glue, and wax.
All drums feature a multi-point tuning system with smooth, easy-to-access star grip knobs for fast and precise tuning without tools.
Design your dream bodhrán from different drumheads, tuning rims, frame designs, and decorative ribbons. Your order goes directly to Christian’s workshop and into production, with optional real-time photos of the build.
All bodhráns ordered via the Express ConfigurHEDor have a 37 cm diameter and include the ChangeHED and isolatHED systems.
As part of the “UnitHED” initiative, the Save the Rain Forest Rainbow veneer is included on the outside of your ExpressConfigurHEDor bodhrán at no additional cost.