I have some Hot Rods (I think that's what they are called) that have had several of the dowels chipping or breaking off so I only have half on there on one of the bundles.
What are some good rods to use on a cocktail kit?
Rods
Re: Rods
Hi,Tom!
I prefer using the Route 505.Which I think they kind of long lasting abit! although it may sound a littile soft when playing on the Ride cymbal(If mic up,I normally position the Over-head mic near to the Ride cymbal).
Regards,
Peter
I prefer using the Route 505.Which I think they kind of long lasting abit! although it may sound a littile soft when playing on the Ride cymbal(If mic up,I normally position the Over-head mic near to the Ride cymbal).
Regards,
Peter
Re: Rods
I, too, use the Vic Firth Routes 505, and they are really good for cocktail drums - had them for years, and no breakage whatsoever. Peter is right - they can be a bit soft on cymbals but if I need a really beefy cymbal hit, I turn the Rutes around and use the handle end on the cymbal. That gets a real whomp out of it! I think they are one of the best stick substitutes for drums.
Re: Rods
Hi,
I love the Rute 505s too, but I've found that the Flix Tips work even better (see link below). They are similar to the Rute except that they have a real nylon stick tip on the end for much better cymbal sound and attack. They "yellow" colored ones work the best.
http://www.flixproducts.com/productstips.html
MM
I love the Rute 505s too, but I've found that the Flix Tips work even better (see link below). They are similar to the Rute except that they have a real nylon stick tip on the end for much better cymbal sound and attack. They "yellow" colored ones work the best.
http://www.flixproducts.com/productstips.html
MM