First of all I want to say THANK YOU to Seamus O´Kane and David Draeger. My effect tipper designs are very much influenced by their ideas, designs and work. I didn´t copy any of their products but wanted to offer a new addition to this kind of tippers. So if you are interested in more of this kind of effect tippers and split sticks, please also check out the websites of these two gentlemen!
Seamus O´Kane (split sticks for over 30 years)
David Draeger (split sticks, brush tippers and traditional tippers in superb quality)
And here’s my own range of split-effect tippers:
N-EF 1
- Flanks curve slightly to prevent them from being bent or becoming uneven, flanks have slightly smooth edges to avoid damaging the skin of your bodhrán, hollow space runs down through the centre of the head ensuring that all flanks click evenly, sounds very present with a clear and defined click
- Diameter 15/10 mm, Length 225 mm, Weight approx. 20 g
- Price € 40.00 incl. VAT, plus p&p
Made of purpose selected “Makassar Ebony”. The special thing about our clickstick is the equal click-sound, no matter how you hold it. It reacts very, very quick and makes it also very easy to change the click sound from a decent, quiet to a strong and powerful CLICK by sensitive and dynamic playing. The secret of this special tipper is the slightly sloping split circular around the tipper and the ingenious top hole which only makes the flanks of the head clicking.
It is intentional and technically relevant that this tipper comes with ony one clicking end and that we don´t use a rubber ring for “adjusting the click intensity” (as we do with our “hotrod” tippers). In this case it would only limit the balance- and dynamic qualities of the stick.
The tipper comes with a full lenght rubber coating for better grip which also stabilise the tipper and avoids a break-away of the flanks.
For both “Kerry” and “singleended” playing styles.
N-EF 2 "Hi-Hat"
- Head comes with a beech core and therefore produces a finer click than the N-EF 1, flanks curve slightly to prevent them from being bent or becoming uneven, flanks slightly smooth edges to avoid damaging the skin of your bodhrán, very fine, yet clear and defined click, good amount of clear and pronounced bass, tapered shape makes the tipper effortless to hold
- Diameter 13/10 mm, Length 260 mm, Weight approx. 22 g
- Price € 47.00 incl. VAT, plus p&p
One of my own new favourites ! The sound of this “Makassar Ebony” split tipper with built-in beech center is less “clicky” than the N-EF 1 and more defined / present than a “Hotrod” tipper. If you close your eyes you think you hear a Hi-Hat of a drumkit. This tipper produces a louder and warmer bass than a usual tipper but gives more attack than a “Hotrod” tipper. Also very high “plopps” are easily to play without loosing the “tsch” of the Hi-Hat sound. This tipper incorporates the qualities of many tippers in one very unique effect tipper. …I just love it :o)
The conical grip gives a kind of self-locking effect for the tipper hand (fingers) and makes your playing more relaxed and easier.
For both “Kerry” and “singleended” playing styles.
N-EF 8 "Dynamic"
- Head is similar in construction to that of the N-EF 2, but heavier and rounder, therefore more amount of bass, flanks curve slightly to prevent them from being bent or becoming uneven, flanks have slightly smooth edges to avoid damaging the skin of your bodhrán, very fine, yet clear and defined click, tapered shape makes the tipper effortless to hold
- Diameter 13/12 mm, Length 240 mm, Weight approx. 18 g
- Price € 47.00 incl. VAT, plus p&p
Basically, the tipper head is similar in construction to the N-EF-2 model except the head contains more material and tails off in an arch.
This results in more presence and an earthier click, producing an overall rounded tone and offers deeper bass than the N-EF-2 model.
While the N-EF-2 ‘HiHat’ as the name suggests, is designed primarily to give an even, decent click (similar to the sound produced by HiHats), the N-EF-8 model focuses more on creating a more dynamic sound. Therefore, this tipper is ideally suited for soft playing (very little click) as well as for powerful, dynamic playing. Very little exertion is required to extract a very loud tone from the drum.
How does this function? The relatively large playing area of the tipper, combined with the unique individual sound of the flanks ensures a full rounded tone and stimulates a variety of natural vibrations. Due to its light design, the tipper can be used with little or no exertion.
The grip is designed in such a way to enable all playing styles and tipper holders to play very comfortably.
Players who like using the SW3 model will really enjoy playing with the N-EF 8 model.
Clickmo
- Same head as the N-EF 8, very fine click with a deep bass, very light head, great for fast playing
- Length 260 mm, Weight approx. 24 g
- Price € 54.00 incl. VAT, plus p&p
PLEASE NOTE
“Will the clicking flanks break?”
All the split tippers are produced to the best of my knowledge and belief and are tested thoroughly. I spent a lot of thought on selecting the materials before I decided those final designs were ready for serial production. Nevertheless, the tippers will not have an indefinite lifetime. The lifetime depends on how the tipper is treated. So here are a few pointers:
Both the N-EF 1 and the N-EF 2 come with a protection sleeve, which is supposed to make the flanks nearly impossible to break. However, I have seen “impossible” things happen before, so I ask you to think of the tippers as delicate musical instruments, and to play, transport and store them with the necessary respect and care.
All these tippers come with wonderful skills and sound capabilities. Those are only possible because the tippers have a certain amount of flexibility and hence fragility. For that reason, I cannot provide a lifetime guarantee. Please remember that, for example, guitar strings or the hair of a fiddle bow do not have an indefinite lifetime either, and need to be replaced from time to time. Nevertheless, I guarantee that the wonderful qualities of those tippers will make them indispensable to creative bodhrán playing.
And now: Have fun with these exciting special tippers!