Bodhran Beaters (Tippers)

These are widely called tippers in the US, but in Ireland they call them beaters.

Note: beaters/tippers sold as rosewood can have enough coloring variation that we think some might actually be made of cocus wood.
Sizes of photos are not all in proportion; please check stated measurements.

BT1. Slim beater. Usually rosewood, but coloring can vary. 9 1/2" long, 9/16" thick. $4

 

Standard two-knob beater in rosewood (coloring can vary, as shown), shown below in three lengths.

BT2A. Standard length (shown). 9" long. $5
BT2B. Medium length. 8" long. Some of these are the same thickness as the BT2A, and some are a bit thinner. Please state your preference, if you have one! $5
BT2C. Short length, thinner than the BT2A. 7 1/4" long. $5

BT3. Three-knob beater. Rosewood, but coloring can vary. Our talented young bodhran-playing friend in Texas thinks this is the greatest beater that was ever made, and he used to practically strong-arm our customers at the Arlington Scottish show to buy it! 9 1/2 " long. $7

BT4A. Rosewood beater with raised circle in center and round knobs on ends. Coloring can vary. Light weight. About 9" plus long. $6

 

BT4B. Beater with raised circle, as above, but with somewhat smaller round knobs. Various woods, mostly light color. Light weight. About 9" plus long. $6

 

BT5. Rosewood beater with double raised circles in center. 9" long. Coloring can vary. $6

 

 

BT6. Rosewood beater with single raised circle, tapered ends. 9 1/4" long. The new ones in have slightly flatter ends. Coloring can vary. $6

 

BT7. Rosewood beater with smooth hold and tapered ends. Coloring can vary. 8 1/4" long. $6

 

BT8 . This is a very popular beater! Two teardrop knobs, sloped ridge mid-shaft. We like the smooth feel of the center hump. Rosewood, 9" long. $6

 

BT9. This one has a smooth shaft, and tapers to flat ends. Rosewood. 9 1/2" long. $10

 

 

BT11. Short Kevin Rice beater, by Buck, for advanced players, walnut and birch. 7 1/4" long. $10

BT12A. Brush beater by Buck. This is the same beater as BT1, but with the addition of nylon brushes at each end. 16 1/4" long overall. $30

New! BT12B. We've had many requests for this beater, and finally got Buck to make some for us. Like BT12A, but with brush at only one end. 11 3/4" long overall. $25

BT14. This beater with a dip in the center of the shaft has a nice feel, we think. Light-colored wood. 8" long. $12

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This beater is made of pieces of bamboo taped together. (Steafan Hannigan mentions this beater in his DVD.) 9 3/4" long.

BT13. Cooperman beater, by Buck, a thicker beater for an aggressive attack.  8 " long.

BT10B. Kevin Rice beater, by Buck, for advanced players, walnut and birch. 9" long.  

BT10. At left, the standard Buck rosewood beater.  8 1/2" long.