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The making of a Dartmoor Gorse / Whin Bodhran Tipper Beater Drum Stick
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Here at Tontojacks one of our favourite wood materials for our Irish Bodhran tippers is Dartmoor Gorse. This is due to the beautiful markings of Gorse Bush wood. The first issue with gorse is finding a piece of wood long enough and straight enough from which to make a Tipper. Gorse tends to grow in a very random twist and turn style with very few straight lines. Once the gorse is found then you have the spikes to contend with which are prolific when trying to access the main stem or branch. Once cut the wood needs to be seasoned...
Skellig Winter Bobble Beanie Hats
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Tontojacks are pleased to be stocking a range of Skellig Winter Bobble Beanie Hats. These ever popular Skellig warm winter hats are suitable for male or female and come in a range of colours and styles. Skellig winter beanie bobble or known by some as pompom hats are inspired by the cold harsh winter weather of The Skellig Islands off the coast of the far South West of Ireland.
Clarke Tin / Penny whistles
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Tontojacks now stock Clarke tin / penny whistles. Including the Original Clarke tinwhistle in black with gold diamond pattern and the original Tin Whistle in silver. We also have the Clarke Celtic Irish Penny whistle finished in a deep green with a gold celtic knot logo. Popular today due the the 'sweet tone' the clarke sweetone whistles are available in a range of colours, red, blue, silver and gold in our store. If you are looking for an irish style tin or penny whistle then the Clarke whistles are an ideal choice.
O'Connors Irish Bodhran Tippers
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The Bodhran is a drum Instrument in Traditional Irish celtic music usually with a goat skin surface. It can be played with the hand or more often with a Bodhran Tipper which can also be known as a beater or simply stick. We are proud to be stocking a range of O'Connors Bodhran Tipper Beater Sticks which have various weights, lengths and are constructed from Beech, Cherry, Walnut, Hazel, Ash, Gorse and Blackthorn. Oconnors also do a brush style Bodhrn Drum tipper made up of numerous sticks or dowels bound together which has a softer tone and can sometimes be...
Black Canvas Mini Messenger Shoulder Man Bag Mens Mans Manbag Small
Looking for a compact mini manbag? Then take a look at our small canvas man bag / shoulder bag in a washed black canvas finish. It has an internal organiser section, adjustable shoulder strap and antique brass effect style fittings. The dimensions of this mens Shoulder utility bag are 22cms x26cms x 11cms. This Compact mini mens bag has been a favourite and best seller at Tontojacks Bag Shop Plymouth