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Vic Firth

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The Vic Firth RUTE-X medium gauge rods offer unparalleled dynamic versatility, solid rimshots and cross sticking that you just can't get with traditional rods. Perfect for the studio, practice or any low-volume setting, these medium gauge RUTE-X rods offer the feel and response of a drum stick with the volume control and alternative sounds of a rod product.
Vic Firth RUTE-X Medium Gauge Rods
Vic Firth RUTE-X Medium Gauge Rods
Vic Firth RUTE-X Medium Gauge Rods

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Medium gauge RUTE-X rods offer the feel and response of a drum stick with the volume control and alternative sounds of a rod product

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3.6

5 Reviews

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Practicing3
  2. Back-Up1
  3. Concerts1
Cons
  1. Poor Quality1
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  1. Experienced2
  2. Professional Musician2
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Easy To Use3
  2. Good Quality3
  3. Functional2
  4. Improves Sound2
  5. Durable1

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • Yes

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byGary

    fromBaltimore MD

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    They are good for playing early in the morning ( quietly)

  • Perfect solution to bring down the sound level a bit

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJack

    fromFort Worth, TX

    I got these to give my ears a little break when playing hard and they turned out perfect for that. They do a great job at removing the attack on the snare and toms. I even like the unique sound they give off on the snare. The birch reeds are very durable. A good option to more expensive sound control like mesh heads or low-volume cymbals.

  • I'm positive I'd never buy these again

    2

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJayGo

    fromAustin, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great concept. Great shaft. Feel Great. But they didn't last a 90-monute dinner set. Very low volume, light tough type of playing. The dowels on one of these literally gave out woth 2 songs left in the set. It's like they all gave out at the exact same moment. That one was now unusable, which meant the pair was of no use. Again, Great concept, but they didn't make through a low volume gig with a light touch.

  • 7 Measures

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byTJ

    from60451

    7 measures. That is how long they lasted. 7 measures. Not weeks. Not days. Not even minutes. 7 measures. In 4/4, not even 6/8. Read some bad reviews, but figured that playing lightly on a Worship team would not be a challenge for them. 7 measures.

  • RUTE-X Medium Gauge

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byRoberto

    fromLubbock, Texas

    I use it on an LP Cajon, cross-stick rim shots on a Pearl M-80, and my drum kit. It's tougher than the other brands I've owned.

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