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The Hotrod 2 Reviews

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The Hot Rod 2 - Bodhrán Beater
 
Formerly known as 'The Brush 2', the Hotrod 2 is perfect for low-end playing and for achieving a textured tone from your bodhrán. A must have for every bodhrán player!
This bodhrán beater is made from approximately 24 individual narrow wooden dowels held together with black electrical plastic banding which has been heat shrunk to provide a comfortable grip. Featuring an adjustable band to tighten or loosen the dowels, this beater offers an exciting range of sounds - perfect for those who want to take their playing to the next level.
Features:
Comfortable ribbed grip
Adjustable band
Length 11"
Rubber dowel on handle for accented triplets
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.
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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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Phone:

18322432

Location:

Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle,
Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle
Dublin
D13 X958

Great to use as a beginner and for a professional.
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Posted 10 months ago
Nice, has a good end for Rim shots
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Posted 10 months ago
I love the sound & how well it is made. My only problem was that I felt that I had to hand sand each stick to smooth off the very sharp edges to prevent them from cutting the skin of the drum head.
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Posted 11 months ago
Just bought the Hotrod 2. It is a great beater and nicely made especially as it is rounded at the edges. Has a good tone. Very happy customer.
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Posted 1 year ago
Good product.
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Posted 1 year ago
This has become my go-to tipper of late. I wouldn't mind if it were a little heavier, but it's well balanced and easy to use.
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Posted 1 year ago
Great buy.
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Posted 1 year ago
Very well constructed, however I found it was a little long and had to cut maybe half an inch off it. The textured grip feels amazing wile playing.
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Posted 1 year ago