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Ahead Bamstick Drum Rods – Light

Original price was: £24.19.Current price is: £21.77.

Light Touch, Maximum Control – The Ahead Bamstick Drum Rods – Light offer drummers a soft, responsive alternative to traditional sticks, delivering low-volume performance with clear articulation. Constructed with lightweight bamboo rods and a comfortable, rebound-tuned grip, this rod is perfect for acoustic sets, rehearsals, and intimate live performances. These rods provide warm, brush-like textures while maintaining stick-like control — ideal for nuanced playing across a wide range of genres.

Key Features:

  • Length: 16″ – Standard length for balanced reach and familiar feel

  • Diameter: .550″ – Slim profile for agile, comfortable handling

  • Construction: Lightweight Bamboo Rods – Flexible, responsive, and environmentally conscious

  • Rod Count: 19 Bundled Rods – Delivers controlled attack with soft dynamics

  • Handle: Rebound Tuned Grip – Optimised for comfort and natural rebound

  • Finish: Textured Grip – Non-slip surface ensures confident, fatigue-free performance

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 01/09/2025
 SKU: ABSL

Description

The Bamstick Rods are designed to give you control over volume without sacrificing musicality. Their light construction allows for expressive phrasing and delicate strokes, making them perfect for coffeehouse gigs, unplugged sessions, or worship environments. The rebound-tuned grip ensures these rods feel natural in your hand, providing stick-like playability with reduced output — all while maintaining the warm, organic tone bamboo naturally provides.

Sound & Feel:

  • Subtle Attack – Produces a soft, brush-like tone with more control than brushes

  • Smooth Response – Rebound handle mimics the feel of a stick for fluid motion

  • Warm Tone – Bamboo rods create a rich, mellow sound ideal for acoustic settings

  • Comfortable Grip – Slim diameter and textured handle enhance comfort and control

Built for Performance:

  • Crafted from sustainable bamboo for durability and tonal warmth

  • Bundled rod design resists breakage and maintains consistent response

  • Rebound-tuned handle reduces shock and supports extended playing

  • Designed for drummers who need low-volume tools without losing touch sensitivity

Ideal For:

  • Acoustic and low-volume performers in intimate venues or worship services

  • Drummers seeking a softer, quieter alternative to sticks

  • Musicians looking to blend subtle textures with dynamic expression

  • Players who want the feel of a stick with the tone of a rod

Keep your playing expressive, even at low volumes, with the Ahead Bamstick Drum Rods – Light – the perfect balance of subtlety, control, and comfort.

Any items held at our warehouse and ordered before 12pm will be dispatched same-day. For any special order items, we will be in touch directly with tracking information. Delivery is free for most of the U.K. on all orders over £250 and others start from just £3.59. We offer 'Express Shipping' on all items meaning that, for most parts of the U.K., your order will be with you next working day. In some areas, such as the Highlands and Islands, delivery will be two days (this will be reflected in your estimated delivery date at checkout). Most items are shipped with DPD meaning you will be given a one hour delivery window on the day of delivery. Smaller items are sent First Class with Royal Mail. If you are in a hurry or need a more specific delivery date and time delivery upgrades such as Next Day before 10am, Next Day before 12pm and Saturday or Sunday delivery can be selected at checkout. Our DPD deliveries are carbon neutral and, where possible, we reuse packing to cut down on waste.

At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)

If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.

We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.

If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.

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