Vic Firth · Bundled drum rods
Vic Firth Original Rute Birch Rods
When to choose it
Choose the original Rute if you want to change the way a bundle contacts the kit without reaching for a second pair. Its movable band changes how tightly the sixteen birch dowels act together. Compare two band positions on the same backbeat to see which gives you the amount of definition you want.
The 0.750-inch handle is considerably wider than the 0.550-inch Hot Rods grip. If a conventional grip is more comfortable for you, account for that change before choosing based on the bundle alone. Vic Firth lists the original Rute for uses that include backbeats and cross-rim work.
Specifications
- Brand
- Vic Firth
- Construction
- Birch bundle
- Playing task
- Drum set
- Model
- RUTE
- Bundle
- Sixteen birch dowels
- Grip
- 0.750 in
- Length
- 16.375 in
- Adjustment
- Movable band
- Package
- One pair
- Amazon.com reference
- B0002F6O0S
Fit and buying advice
Compare the 0.750-inch handle with your usual grip.
Related choice ProMark Hot Rods ↗
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Documentation
Questions about this accessory
What can I adjust on the original Rute?
The band moves along the bundle to change how freely the dowels contact the surface.
Is it the same as the Rute 505?
The original uses sixteen birch dowels. The 505 is a separate product with plastic bristles.
How does its grip compare with Hot Rods?
The original Rute is 0.750 inches across, while ProMark lists 0.550 inches for Hot Rods.
