I just purchased a like-new, used Remo 14" deep shell bodhran online. It will replace the Pakistani one I learned on a few years ago. I can't wait to play a decent one and hear those deep, deep bodhran tones. They seem to be getting a little of a reputation as a "world drum" and are being used for several genres including country, jazz, and I think they sound great with some of the South American music, especially from the Andes. I like them because my old hands can't bang on a drum head much any more, so I like using a stick.