The Hotrod 2 Reviews

4.8 Rating 62 Reviews
Read McNeela Music Reviews

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.
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.
If purchased before 12pm (Monday-Friday), we ship it the same business day.
Priority Shipping Worldwide.
If you're in a hurry enquire about our FedEx 4-6 day shipping.
ESTIMATED SHIPPING TIMESAll orders placed before 12pm are shipped the same day.IRELAND (Next Day)UK (5 - 7 days)EUROPE (7 days)USA and CANADA (7 - 10) days)REST OF WORLD (10 - 14 days)

Visit Product Page

Phone:

18322432

Location:

Unit 137 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle
Dublin
D13 X958

Really happy with the efficient delivery and quality of the product, thank you.
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Was longer and thinner than I had hoped
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Hi Brian. Sorry to hear that the Hotrod didn't meet your expectations. Our customer service team will be in contact with you soon in order to find a solution.
Posted 1 year ago
Makes a nice, softer sound with the option to make it more of a harder sound
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Great to hear that you like it Don! Thank you for the review.
Posted 1 year ago
Rita Donnelly
Verified Reviewer
Author didn't leave any comments.
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Thank you for the review Rita!
Posted 1 year ago
Very pleased with this Well made and generates a lovely textured sound
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Thank you Caroline for your 5 star rating of The Hotrod 2!
Posted 1 year ago
Linda Chauvin
Verified Reviewer
It was a very quick turnaround between placing the order & receiving it. I haven't yet had a chance to try it out, as I'm only beginning lessons, but it looks perfectly fine. Thank you for great service.
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Thank you for the review Linda! The Hotrod 2 should help you experiment with new bodhrán tones as you learn.
Posted 1 year ago
I love this tipper, its my personal favorite. Being able to vary the sound from a soft brushing to a harder, more explosive sound is very nice in one piece. Mcneela's service is always fantastic, and I love how fast I get things all the way on the Pacific Coast. Also I love the emails, always very informative and are obviously written by a music lover like myself. Bravo!
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Glad to hear that you are happy with it John! The Hotrod 2 is great for getting many different sounds out of your bodhrán.
Posted 1 year ago
Aidan Doherty
Verified Reviewer
It's a lovely feeling beater with an excellent sound! Even inspired me to start making my own! Highly recommended as an introduction to brush beaters!
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
That is great! Thank you for the review Aidan.
Posted 1 year ago