{"product_id":"chord-rutesfm-foam-maple-rutes-pair","title":"Chord RUTESFM Foam Maple Rutes Pair","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chord RUTESFM rutes give you a middle ground between a full drumstick and a soft mallet. Each rute is built from 12 maple dowels gathered around a foam core, all bound into a plastic grip that keeps everything held together in your hand. This pair is aimed at players who want to bring the volume down without losing the feel of a stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foam centre is the key part here. It softens the impact of the dowels as they meet the drum head or cymbal, so you get a rounder, quieter sound that suits lower volume playing. That makes them a good option for acoustic sets, small rooms, rehearsal spaces or any situation where a standard stick would be too loud. Rutes are sometimes called multi-sticks or rods, so you may see them listed under either name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach rute measures 400mm long with a 20mm diameter and weighs 50g, giving you a light, balanced feel across the pair. The maple dowels hold their shape well and offer a bit of natural spring, while the plastic grip section gives you a firm, consistent hold. If you already play with brushes and standard sticks, these sit neatly between the two and widen what you can do behind the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400mm x 20mmØ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.05KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSticks \u0026amp; Beaters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRUTESFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are drum rutes used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRutes give a softer, quieter attack than a standard stick, which suits lower volume playing in small rooms, acoustic sets and rehearsals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these the same as multi-rods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Rutes are also known as multi-sticks or rods, so you may see them listed under any of those names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the Chord RUTESFM made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach rute uses 12 maple dowels around a foam core, bound into a plastic grip section for a firm hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the foam core matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foam centre cushions the impact of the dowels, giving a rounder, softer sound and reducing the overall volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long and heavy are they?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach rute is 400mm long with a 20mm diameter and weighs 50g, so the pair stays light and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use them on cymbals as well as drums?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the softer impact works across drum heads and cymbals when you want a lower volume sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AVSL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53271842750731,"sku":"173.686UK","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/173686UK_0.jpg?v=1784997733","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/chord-rutesfm-foam-maple-rutes-pair","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}