The Meinl Irish Bodhran features an extra-deep shell for a rich, full sound, and an extra dampening layer on the rim to reduce overtones. The traditional cross brace has been removed to enable direct hand pressure on the head for contemporary pitch-bending techniques.Extra deep shell for full sound development Dampening layer around rim for reduced overtones Rubber Wood (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.-Arg.) Hand selected goat head