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Ahead Retractable Nylon Brush

Original price was: £19.69.Current price is: £17.72.

Bright Tone, Smooth Performance – The Ahead Retractable Nylon Brush offers a modern alternative to traditional wire brushes, delivering a warmer attack and quieter articulation perfect for acoustic, electronic, or low-volume settings. Featuring retractable nylon bristles and a non-slip rubber handle, this brush provides consistent response, extended durability, and smooth sweeps without the scratchiness of metal wires. Whether you’re performing in intimate jazz clubs or layering subtle textures in the studio, this brush delivers clarity and control with a softer edge.

Key Features:

  • Length: 13.5″ – Compact size ideal for low-volume and precision-focused playing

  • Grip Diameter: Standard – Comfortable and familiar in the hand

  • Handle: Non-Slip Rubber Grip – Provides a secure, ergonomic hold with excellent control

  • Bristles: Retractable Nylon – Smooth, flexible fibres for quieter strokes and extended durability

  • Adjustment Mechanism: Sliding Pull Rod – Easily control bristle spread and protect brushes during transport

  • Finish: Matte Black – Clean, professional look with added grip texture

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

Description

This brush is built for drummers who want the benefits of brush articulation without the metallic edge. The nylon bristles produce a warmer, softer tone while maintaining a full range of dynamics. Ideal for hybrid kits, hand percussion, and electronic pads, these brushes offer controlled sweeps and crisp taps with long-lasting performance. Lightweight and road-ready, they’re a smart choice for any drummer looking to diversify their sound palette.

Sound & Feel:

  • Warm Sweeps – Nylon bristles provide smooth, less abrasive contact on drumheads and cymbals

  • Soft Accents – Reduced attack for a more subtle and musical tone

  • Comfortable Grip – Non-slip handle ensures fatigue-free playing during long sets

  • Responsive Flex – Nylon material rebounds naturally for fluid motion and dynamic control

Built for Performance:

  • Constructed with premium-grade nylon for extended lifespan and consistent tone

  • Retractable design protects bristles and allows for adjustable spread

  • Rubberised handle offers durability and comfort during any performance

  • Designed for professional applications in studio, stage, and practice environments

Ideal For:

  • Drummers performing in acoustic or low-volume environments

  • Musicians looking for a warmer, brush-like tone without metal wire harshness

  • Percussionists incorporating brushes into hybrid or electronic setups

  • Players who need a durable, travel-ready alternative to traditional brushes

Add subtlety and warmth to your toolkit with the Ahead Retractable Nylon Brush – a softer approach to dynamic expression.

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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