Remo Buffalo Drum, 12" – standard vs Trinity College TB-2 Irish Bodhran – Dark Green Rim
Overall winner: Remo Buffalo Drum, 12" – standard
Key Differences
Remo (A) is a compact 12" buffalo drum with a 3.5" depth, rope cross-suspension and includes a mallet, making it more portable and suited to hand/held playing; Trinity College (B) is an 18" laminated wood bodhrán with a natural goatskin head, tacks, and a polished wood tipper, offering a more traditional, durable frame suited to Irish-style playing. Choose Remo if you want a smaller, more affordable buffalo-frame drum with included mallet; choose Trinity College if you want a larger, traditional bodhrán construction and goatskin head for Irish music techniques
Remo Buffalo Drum, 12" – standard
Remo buffalo drum with 12" diameter and 3.5" depth offers resonant tone. Includes one mallet and easy hold with rope cross-suspension. Customers praise its sound quality and value
Pros
- 12" diameter, 3.5" depth for resonance
- rope cross-suspension aids holding
- includes mallet
- well-made construction
Cons
- limited to buffalo drum design only
- no additional accessories included beyond mallet
- subject to personal preference for tuning stability
Trinity College TB-2 Irish Bodhran – Dark Green Rim
Traditional 18" bodhran with laminated wood rim and natural goatskin head. Includes a polished wood tipper. Customers note good sound quality and value for money, with beginner suitability
Pros
- traditional 18" laminated wood rim
- natural goatskin head with tacks
- includes polished wood tipper
- good sound quality
Cons
- size considerations noted as mixed (large vs small)
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Remo |
| Durability | Trinity College |
| Versatility | Remo |
| User Reviews | Remo |