Where are McNeela instruments made?
Based in Baldoyle, Dublin, McNeela Music is one of Ireland’s leading music stores. Specialising in traditional Irish musical instruments both online and in-store, McNeela Music has been serving the needs of the traditional Irish music community since 1979.
Who is paraic McNeela?
The Bodhrán Maker, Paraic McNeela, began making his handcrafted Irish drums in 1979 and has never looked back since. His desire to create the ultimate bodhrán means he is constantly developing and innovating and perfecting his craft.
Are McNeela violins good?
McNeela Maestro Violin is handmade and features a solid top of Spruce and close grain which produces great sound. It has great quality German Lenser Protos strings, This Violin also has solid rosewood pegs and tail piece with gold fittings and a rosewood chin-rest. The back, sides and neck are Tiger Maple.
Where are McNeela mandolins made?
It was most likely made in China (Asian for sure). The brand name means very little as this instrument is imported into the US as well under dozens of brand names. If it’s setup well by the shop it should work as an instrument to learn on.
Does Irish music use a violin or fiddle?
Even though the harp is Ireland’s national symbol, the fiddle is the most commonly played instrument in traditional Irish music. Its ornamental melodies are more relaxed than the classical violin and improvisation is encouraged.
How much do fiddles cost?
For the most part, you’ll find traditional fiddle models with a body made from solid wood in the $80 to about $150 range. Those made with high-end wood like maple and walnut can cost as much as $300.
Why choose McNeela music?
Every instrument produces a different sound and we in McNeela Music know that ultimately the quality of sound is determined by the workmanship and materials used. Our instruments are constructed with great patience, passion and precision with smooth playability being our most essential objective.
What is a McNeela bodhrán?
Ranging in size from 12” to 18”, McNeela bodhráns are available in both traditional and tuneable forms, with every Irish drum displaying an unrivalled attention to detail. Paraic specialises in Deep Rim Tuneable hand drums, including the stunning 16″ Deep Rim Rosewood Bodhrán, and his latest limited edition the 14” Performance Bodhrán.
What is the McNeela Maestro violin?
The McNeela Maestro Violin is handmade and one of our most popular products, its handmade and features a solid top of spruce and close grain which produces great sound, it has great quality German Lenser Protos strings.
What is a McNeela African blackwood flute?
The McNeela African Blackwood Flute, has a full bodied resonance with a strong timbre tone, it is made with African Blackwood which is a very dense hardwood, dense enough to sink in water, it is finely-textured and has a very smooth finish when polished.