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The Hotrod 3 - Bodhrán Beater Reviews

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The Hot Rod 3 - Bodhrán Beater
Explore a new era of bodhrán music with the Hotrod 3 Beater. Evolving from its predecessor, this Hotrod is an essential upgrade for any bodhrán enthusiast seeking to enrich their playing with a fuller, more textured sound. Designed specifically for nuanced low-end rhythms and textures, this beater stands out as a key tool for players aiming to elevate their musical expression.
Crafted with precision, the Hot Rod 3 features five sturdy wooden dowels, meticulously bound together by a vibrant orange plastic band. This innovative construction not only ensures durability but also offers a unique aesthetic appeal. The beater's handle boasts a smooth blue rubber grip, enhanced with three strategically placed ribbed circles. These circles provide an optimized grip for the player, ensuring comfort and control during extended playing sessions.
Key Features:
Five wooden dowels
Rich, layered sound
Supports dynamic styles and techniques
Wrapped with a vibrant orange ring
Smooth blue rubber grip
Three ribbed circles for improved handling
11 Inches in length
At 11 inches in length, the Hot Rod 3 Beater is the perfect companion for your bodhrán, promising to unlock new dimensions in your music. Whether you're a seasoned player or just beginning your journey, this beater is designed to inspire creativity and enhance your performance.
What is a hot rod stick?
Hot rod tippers have become incredibly popular in recent years. These beaters produce a much softer sound than hard tippers. They also offer a percussive click when striking the bodhrán.  
In their most basic form, they’re simply thin dowels of wood, held together by tape. Hot Rods cover the same impact area as most hard tippers, but deliver more attack per impact point creating a full, warm, resonant tone. 
Many bodhrán players like these beaters for their versatility. Most hot rod beaters come with a means of tightening or loosening the dowels allowing for a variety of sounds. The wider apart the dowels, the softer the sound, with more audible click. The tighter or closer together the dowels, the closer the sound will be to that of a hard stick.
Learn More about the Best Bodhrán Beaters for Traditional Irish Music
Good to Know:
14 day money back guarantee from the day you receive your Bodhrán Beater. See our Shipping & Returns Policy.
1 year warranty - all our new banjos offer a one year guarantee for parts and service.
Free backup service for one year.
Priority Shipping Worldwide.
If you're in a hurry enquire about our FedEx 4-6 day shipping.
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Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle,
Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle
Dublin
D13 X958

Good length and grip. . . nicely put together
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Posted 10 months ago
Well made, good sound. However I felt I should hand sand each stick to remove the very sharp edges to prevent them from damaging the skin on the drum.
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Posted 11 months ago
I’m quite happy with my purchase. It’s a strong beater with 5 relatively thick rods. It’s a little heavier than some tippers but I actually like that about it. I own a 40 cm drum from Hedwickshank w a Lambeth head, and the stick sounds great on it.
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Posted 1 year ago
Easy to purchase and delivery was more prompt than expected.
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Posted 1 year ago
Enjoying this new beater. Fits well under the hand and produces a fine rhythm. Just the right weight, doesn’t drag my hand down. The blue adds a nice touch, and makes it easy to identify as my own.
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Posted 1 year ago
I love it. It’s smaller circumference than the prior one , easier to handle . It’s a tad quieter, too. I’m happy with purchase .
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Posted 1 year ago
I love it. It’s smaller circumference than the prior one , easier to handle . It’s a tad quieter, too. I’m happy with purchase .
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Posted 1 year ago