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We are pleased to announce that we have an official NobleWares YouTube Channel!

The channel initially started with some quick test videos for some US Civil War pieces late last year. Since then, we here at NobleWares have been expanding with more videos. The goal of the channel is to provide better representations of products that don’t seem to shine as well from our still product photography. It is important for us to best represent a product to a potential customer; which is difficult to do through a tiny computer screen. We want you to feel as if you have picked up the item with your own virtual hands and enjoy all the intricate details many of our products have to offer. We also simply want to showcase some of our favorite items for sale as well as have some fun.

To give an idea of where our channel is headed, our current favorites videos include the Marto 370 God of Fire Katana and the entertaining How-To assemble the Sword Antler Stand (featuring a cameo from Wesley, the newest member of the NobleWares family).

Please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLNd9OvLj7ocM0nWpsEziA and let us know what you think of the new videos. All viewer feedback and comments are greatly appreciated!

NobleWares has recently teamed up with the boutique drum company Bridget Drums to offer professional, custom, hand made Bodhrans. These Irish/ Scottish Bodhran frame drums are beautifully hand crafted in Canada from world renown drum maker Bridget Drums.  Every single inch of these drums have been meticulously handcrafted using only the finest material, equipment, and incorporate the most important element when handcrafting the perfect instrument, pride in craftsmanship and care.

Although most common in Ireland, the bodhrán is a frame drum that has gained popularity throughout the Celtic music world, especially in Scotland, Cape Breton, North mainland Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. The bodhrán has also found application within the Celtic music of Galicia, often accompanying the gaita gallega (galician bagpipes). This multicultural frame drum is an excellent addition to any musicians toolset, as it is easy to pick-up and play with hand or stick, but intricate enough to challenge even the best drummer.

The handmade drum shell is made from multi layer hardwood and come with a removable straight bar. The outer edge of the shell is rounded with a bearing edge for rim playing, with aircraft grade coated metal tuning lugs. The goatskin head is hand finished and chemically treated, making them less susceptible to tear away, and never needs oiling or a break in period. The spine of the skin running in the centre of the drum to allow for a more uniform and deep sound that does not require tape to dampen excessive overtones. Each Bridget handcrafted drum sold is backed with a one year limited warranty

These tunable bodhrans (Irish Frame Drums) are currently in stock at iLoveSwords.com and available in wide assortment of sizes and colors. Need some inspiration? Is this your first time reading the word Bodhran? Our favorite Bodhran Youtube Clips that are certain to inspire and inform! Check’em out

We often have our products used media productions, including TV shows, Movies, and Theater Productions. We recently worked with the wonderful Hillywood Show Productions and helped them in their need for props for their latest Lord of the Rings video parody. The Hillywood Let it Go parody video is centered around Samwise Gamgee and his sword from iLoveSwords.com!

Check out their show. If you’re interested, also check out their extensive behind the scenes video for the parody! You can also get more details on the same limited edition Sam Sword used in the video here.

It’s always fun for us to see where our products end up. If you have a video or photos of your sword or other prop in action, send us a link!