* Drum Makers 

Since acquiring my first bodhrán in 1989, I've played on a number of drums, familiarize myself with the many different bodhráns  that show up during my workshops.  Listed on this page are my recommendations for quality bodhráns and tippers in the U.S., Ireland, Scotland, and Britain.

I've also included a great page that Ceolas dedicated to lots of bodhrán makers, but I don't think its much kept up to date.

American:

• Buck Musical Instruments and Products
  • 40 Sand Rd.
    New Britain, PA 18901
    phone (215) 345-9442

Ireland:

• Malachy and Anne Kearns
  • IDA Craft Centre
    Roundstone, Connemara
    Co. Galway, Ireland
• Michael Vignoles (Intricately hand-painted, beautiful drums!)
  • The Eyre Square Centre
    Galway, Ireland
  • 145 Corrib Park
    Newcastle, Galway, Ireland
• Waltons (Problems with their website, but I'm including them because I'm hoping they get it fixed.  Nice drums.)
  • 2/9 North Frederick Street
    Dublin, Ireland
    phone 01-747805

Scotland:

• Belgarth (Maker of God's Own Bodhrán!)
  • Kirbister, Stromness
    Orkney, Scotland, KW16 3HU
    phone or fax (+ 44) 1856 850127
    e-mail Belgarth@dircon.co.uk

Britain:

• Gerhard Kress
  • 6 Maycliffe Park
    Ashley Down
    Bristol, England BS6 5JH
    phone 0117 9 542351

TIPPERS:

U.S.:

• Fiddler's Grove (They will make to order!)
  • 2091 SW 30 Terrace
    Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33312
    USA
    phone 954-270-9764 (ask for Marty)