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    Hey guys-
    ive been offered a few acoustic backup-musician gigs, and the girls that have asked me to back up sing and play acoustic guitar. Im thinking i'll need multi-rods, and need suggestions. I want them to be loud enough to be heard, but soft enough that im not overpowering the singers.
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    tah, I use the Pro-Mark Hot Rods where I need things to be a bit quieter, and I have always been impressed with them. I know they are several other options as well, but I have no experience with those. I'm sure others can give you a rundown on them though.
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    Hot Rods are the bomb. They've been used for years in those exact settings and served everyone well. You can't go wrong there.

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    +1 on the Hot Rods (or Splinter Factories, as I call 'em...)

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    Quote Originally Posted by xsabers View Post
    +1 on the Hot Rods (or Splinter Factories, as I call 'em...)
    Amen on the "Splinter Factories!"
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    ok so im leaning towards the hot rods, but anyone try the steve smith tala wands? ive almost always used Vics, and these seem good. slightly more expensive tho. worth it? or hot rods?
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    Quote Originally Posted by pastor_bob View Post
    Amen on the "Splinter Factories!"
    Yup, although fortunately I find the pieces fly off at the rest of the band, and not at me!!!!!
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    I recently bought a set of "cool rods". Even smaller and lighter than the "hot rods". I really like the feel and sound of them. They are light enough to almost do rolls with(ALMOST)

    I've only had them for a few days, so I can't really say how they will hold up, but so far so good!

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    I tried the thinner rods and the fatter rods and didn't like either of them. I guess it's sometimes just what you get used to. The hot rods just feel right to me. I've been using them for years. My only complaint is that middle part always sliding down. It's only duct tape underneath it. It could be designed better but I guess that's how they get you coming back for more.

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    I love Hot Rods. I've also had a pair of similar things called Calato Blastics (spelling?), which are more open at the end like brushes. I feel much more comfortable with the Hot Rods, but try, try, try.
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    I always tape my new rods about an inch away from the end. They tend to splay after a bit of use and lose their attack. Tuning the toms to sound good with the rods is also a challenge.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xsabers View Post
    Tuning the toms to sound good with the rods is also a challenge.
    Yea, and they don't sound on the ride cymbal unless it's a super pingy ride.

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    The ride is the biggest issue for me as well, even though my ride is fairly "pingy".
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    Go with Pro Mark Stealth Rods. The nylon bristles give you a little more volume and wear than Hot Rods, IMO.

    But they also cost more... ahh, tradeoffs...
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    Im gonna agree with PB, drummer and xsaber on the Hot Rods.

    You may also like the sound of a felt mallet.
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    A couple of days ago I bought my first pair of multi-rods, some Pro-Mark Hot Rods. These things are great! I really thought I was going to hate them, but wanted to have a pair in my stick bag anyway. To my surprise they are very responsive to open rolls and drags. I love the way they make my snare sound too, almost timbale like.

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    I use Pro-Mark Hot Rods. I have tried the Vater bamboo multi-rods also, and like them too.
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    The shop in my area says they don`t make the steel brushes anymore but I think he just wants to push the rods.I had a set of the old style brushes and want to find some.I guess I`ll have to go online to buy them.
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    You need to find a new shop, that guy is smoking dope. Brushes.

    And learn stick dynamics. It takes time to develope the skill to play a small room with acoustic music and use sticks. It can be done. I can play with a piano, acoustic guitar, bass, and vocals in a 20 x 20 room, and SMALLER, and still use sticks. It can be done.

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