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Your cart is empty.Rattan tipper used to play the bodhran. This beater can be used either way. Slide off the smaller restraining band and it almost gives a brushed or snare sound. 9.5" long x 5/8" in diameter.
M. A. Miller
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
The rattan rods are not actually affixed at the end or within the band; they can slide freely within the black band. They are also sharp at the end so will scratch your drum head. This will fall apart in minutes of actual play, which is probably for the best since it would potentially ruin any quality drum. No one should buy this. The seller should be ashamed to sell it.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2025
Really nice for a softer tone
Stricter
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024
It's not very well made. I added a few more rods to it, sanded it on the ends so it wouldn't scratch my drum. I wrapped tennis racket tape around the grip part so it would be more comfortable.
helpful reviewer
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
The rattan dowels were quite unevenly cut (plus or minus about an eighth of an inch or so), making it catch and scratch pretty badly. Sanding helped some, but still I am only using it as a temporary beater until I get something higher quality. Also the handle and rubber band are too loose, so the dowels move around quite a bit. Only reason not one star: you get what you pay for.
Jon
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023
Other tippers I’ve purchased are a much heavier weight, this one is light and produces a more gentle sound (as would be expected). Occasionally the sticks will slip out of place, but they can be slid back into place effortlessly
Mac
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022
I used a wooden topper and it felt too heavy. As a beginner with the bodhran, I feel this ripper is way more my speed for learning. Enjoy!
Jimbo
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019
Very good tipper. Well made, no sharp edges. I got the 8". Before buying, I read comments that this rattan tipper is heavy. How anyone can say this thing is heavy is beyond me. It is light, light, light. Barely any weight at all. The plastic banding is shaped in a way that your fingers fit between them to prevent slipping. Great value. Delivered in plastic bag barely bigger than the tipper.
Pelican
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2017
I am a beginning bodhran player. The tipper that came with my bodhran was made of wood, very heavy with big “bulbs” on the end. It hurt my hand and wrist to play with it and slowed my rythym. I noticed on the YouTube tutorial videos I am watching that many of the professional players use rattan tippers. Saw this one on Amazon and thought I would give it a try. I love it! It is light weight and has increased my speed of playing substantially. As other reviewers have said, it’s a good idea to put a little wood glue on the tip that strikes the drum to secure the wooden rattan “straws” and keep them from slipping or rotating. I did that and it not only stopped the straws from moving or rotating, it also smoothed their rough edges as well, preventing a slight scraping sound on the drum. I also added another rubber band just below the narrow band near the tip to secure the rattan straws. Easy fixes, really. Because I had to do a little work on it, I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. But I really like this tipper and at this price I can’t complain!
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