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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
10 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.