Artbeat rods 19

rods with 19 hornbeam dowels

Hornbeam Drumstick Rods with 19 sticks are special drumsticks made from several thin wooden sticks (19 in this case) bundled together. They offer an alternative to traditional drumsticks and brushes and produce a softer, less aggressive sound that is particularly popular in acoustic sets or quiet environments.

Features:

Material:
Hornbeam (also known as hornbeam) is an extremely dense, hard wood valued for its durability and resilient structure. It is ideal for drumsticks as it offers a good balance between flexibility and robustness.
Dimensions:
Length: 41 cm
Diameter of the sticks: 3 mm

Design:
The 19 thin wooden sticks are tied tightly together, typically with a plastic ring that can be moved along the sticks to regulate the desired playing resistance and sound.
The corners of the sticks are rounded to protect the drumhead, and they are bundled with a PVC rimshot protector for increased stability.
The bundling provides a softer response compared to regular drumsticks, as the sticks separate slightly from each other when struck, resulting in a warmer and more muted tone.

Sound:
Softer attack: The rods produce a quieter, gentler sound that is perfect for unplugged sessions, smaller venues or studio recordings.
Controlled rebound: The sticks have a slightly muted rebound compared to classic drumsticks, giving the drummer more control in quieter passages.

Use:
Commonly used in acoustic or quiet setups where conventional drumsticks would be too loud.
Ideal for genres such as jazz, folk, singer-songwriter or acoustic rock sets.
They are also popular in studio recordings when a natural and more muted drum sound is desired.

Advantages of hornbeam:

Stability: hornbeam is very durable, so the drumstick rods last longer, even with intensive use.

Light weight: Despite its hardness, hornbeam is relatively light, which makes the rods easy to handle and less tiring for the hands.

These drumstick rods offer drummers a flexible and dynamic way to vary their sound and adapt to different playing environments.