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.
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)

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Susann Röntzsch

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“I am an absolute beginner playing bodhrán and those beater are great to hold and play with!”

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Posted 2 years ago

Michelle Roberts

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“Bought this for my son, and he loves it.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Roger Upright

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“Im a complete novice with playing my new McNeela Bodhran so writing a review on the brush is a bit too early. I’m very please with what I’ve bought so far all good quality.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Lovely Unique Sound from a Quality Tipper Lovely, durable beater. Very comfortable in the hand and easy to adjust. Well balanced. I worried it would be easier to break given the many small parts, but it has held up amazingly. Every time I get my drum out I mix this one into my session for its unique sound and chunkier grip which is ideal for my arthritis.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Excellent Brush beater A really good quality product. The first time I've used a brush with the bodrhan and it works really well and gives a unique sound. Service and delivery from McNeela was prompt and courteous.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Really fun variation for those looking to expand their collection of noisemakers. The adjuster slides easily up and down giving you a range of sounds. It feel nice in the hand without being too heavy. The wrapping is well bound around it. Ideal for increasing your library of sounds or if you find thin tippers a bit too much to grip in your thumb or wrist. The many ends are well angled pointing to care in the process of making them.”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Good”

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Posted 3 years ago

“Great! As a barley beginner I cannot give a deep and properly valuation, but I can say that I like the brush so much and I enjoy my drumming more than before! And....everything ok also with the shipment in Italy! A little delay happened (totally reasonable in a pandemic situation) but the shop supported and assured me in the best way! Happy to have found this "place" :))”

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Posted 3 years ago