Bow-hran™ Stick (fiddle), Froggy, w/Grip (weighted)
MODEL
Froggy
Some players prefer a tipper with the frog section intact. That's why we created the "Froggy" Stick. The frog mortice slot is packed with epoxy putty and the button screw hole is sealed with a bamboo plug. An innovative stick with a simple practical design.
STYLE
Grip
Stick has original grip pad and/or coil winding—encased in durable clear transparent shrink tube sheathing.
WEIGHTS
Weighted
Stick fitted internally at each end with dual balanced lead weights.
LENGTH
Choose from 8 popular lengths—
7"
8"
9"
9-1/2"
10"
10-1/2"
11"
12"
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| 600-FF-G-WT-07 |
Bow-hran™ Stick (fiddle), Froggy, w/Grip (weighted), 7" |
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| 600-FF-G-WT-08 |
Bow-hran™ Stick (fiddle), Froggy, w/Grip (weighted), 8" |
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| 600-FF-G-WT-09 |
Bow-hran™ Stick (fiddle), Froggy, w/Grip (weighted), 9" |
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| 600-FF-G-WT-09.5 |
Bow-hran™ Stick (fiddle), Froggy, w/Grip (weighted), 9-1/2" |
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| 600-FF-G-WT-10 |
Bow-hran™ Stick (fiddle), Froggy, w/Grip (weighted), 10" |
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| 600-FF-G-WT-10.5 |
Bow-hran™ Stick (fiddle), Froggy, w/Grip (weighted), 10-1/2" |
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| 600-FF-G-WT-11 |
Bow-hran™ Stick (fiddle), Froggy, w/Grip (weighted), 11" |
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| 600-FF-G-WT-12 |
Bow-hran™ Stick (fiddle), Froggy, w/Grip (weighted), 12" |
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Features:
- Popular Froggy Design: Stick includes frog section of bow.
- Made From Old Fiddle Bow: Some bows might date back to mid 19th century. Your stick could be 20 to 175 years old.
- Handcrafted One at a Time: Each stick uniquely different—no two are alike.
- Grip Withstands Use and Abuse: Original grip pad and/or coil winding protected with durable clear transparent shrink tube sheathing.
- Dual Balanced Lead Weights: Delivers extra power, heft, and bounce.
- Double Ended Beater: Play either end of stick.
- Buffed and Polished: Satiny feel, smooth secure grip.
- Attractive Finish: Stick features natural wood grain or intriguing stain pattern.
- World's Largest Selection of Stick Lengths: Pick the length that works best for you.
Specs:
Figures are approximate (but pretty darn close)—
- Model: Froggy
- Style: Grip
- Weighted: Fitted with dual balanced internal lead weights (1.5 grams each).
- End Detailing: Both ends weighted, sealed with bamboo plug, rounded smooth.
- Diameter: Around 3/8"
- Camber (arc): Natural fiddle bow curve.
- Weight: Depending on stick length from .4 oz (11g) to .9 oz (26g).
- Stick Lengths (± 1/4"): 7", 8", 9", 9-1/2", 10", 10-1/2", 11", 12"
- Composition: Old fiddle bow, epoxy putty, lead weights, bamboo plugs, shrink tube.
- Wood Species: Might be "factory" wood, brazilwood, or pernumbuco.
- Color: Natural wood. Might show original staining.
- Finish: Buffed and polished w/tripoli compound.
Story:
Here's the Inside Story—
I began making Bow-hran sticks in 2011. Over the years I stepped away from production. Recently, a customer reached out, asking if I could make sticks in 10”, 11”, and 12” lengths. As it happens, I had two boxes of old fiddle bows tucked away in my workshop. Being semi-retired and between projects, I decided to dive back into production.
Old Bows
These rustic, top-end bodhran tippers are handcrafted from genuine violin (aka fiddle) bows. Rich in character and seasoned with age—some possibly dating back to the mid-19th century, your stick could be a relatively young vintage artifact of at least twenty years, or an antique relic 175 years old.
Ideal Wood
Most of the bows are brazilwood or pernambuco (which is prized by luthiers because of its superior strength and low weight). Some bows are wood types I can’t identify. But no matter what kind of wood, you can be sure each stick is strong and lightweight—perfect for top-end playing.
Hard to Find
There ain't nothing fancy about a Bow-hran Stick. It's just a piece of old fiddle bow with one or both ends trimmed and rounded, the wood refurbished, and the stick polished for a smooth secure grip. But it does take some effort to make one, and you're not likely to find anything like it at Amazon or the local music shop.
Charmingly Curvaceous
Because the sticks are made from a bow, none are perfectly straight. Some players see this as an advantage. Others say it's a defect. But no matter what you call it, every serious player should have at least one fiddle bow tipper in their tool kit.
Standout Features
What makes these drum sticks so special? Nothing maybe, except for some exciting new options like the Froggy Stick, weighted versions, durable grip sheathing, and the widest selection of stick lengths you’ll find anywhere.
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