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FAQs
Below you will find a selection of our more common questions and requests. If you cannot find an answer to your questions, send us a query through our contact form and we will get back to you ASAP.
How should I care for my new GOYT Bodhran?
What skin options do you offer?
How long will it take for my drum to arrive?
Do you
offer a
re-skinning service?
Our Origin Series drums come with medium weight goat skin as standard. If you are looking for a custom drum, we offer goat skin (medium), lambeg skins or vellum.
Yes, we can re-skin most Bodhrans. Send us a query through our contacts page and we will contact you to quote (around £40-50 dependent on the drum and the skin choice). Postage is at your own cost.
Playing and enjoying your bodhran is often the best care that you can give it. You can condition the skin from time to time if it is drying out or becoming 'tinny' by rubbing a palm-ful beeswax into the skin. Do not let your skin become too tight and dry. Loosen the tuning ring if this happens.
Following custom drum order confirmation and timescales being set, we will work to ensure your drum arrives in a timely manner. We use Royal Mail, UPS and DHL as our couriers, we do not accept responsibility and can not gaurantee their service although will keep you up to date with tracking numbers and order updates where possible. Postage is free of charge to UK & Ireland.
Can I find GOYT drums in stores?
Do you deliver internationally?
Yes, we will deliver internationally using recorded and insured couriers. Postage is Free to UK & Ireland other destinations are sent at the customers expense and is added at checkout. Any import duties or taxes are to be paid by the customer.
No, GOYT drums are currently only available directly through our web store, Facebook or by contacting us to discuss your requirements. We believe in keeping a close contact and shared vision with our customers. From time to time we attend trade fairs, festivals and fleadhs, where we often have a selection of drums and apparel for sale. You can, of course, place orders directly with us on these occasions. Upcoming events are advertised through our social media sites.