PRO-MARK T-RODS Thunder Rods

The ProMark Thunder Rods provide the ultimate strength and durability, ideal for the heaviest of hitters. This alternate sound source is the loudest and most durable of the Rods line, constructed with seven large birch dowels.

Promark Rods helped save one of rock's most popular Unplugged sessions: Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York. Drummer Dave Grohl, famous for his Animal-like playing approach, had trouble adapting to the acoustic setting, and frontman Kurt Cobain started getting cold feet. "The thing about Unplugged is," said producer Alex Coletti, "if the drummer doesn't really, really get it under control, it brings the show to a bad-sounding electric show instead of a good-sounding acoustic show." Alex's assistant bought Dave a set of Hot Rods the day of taping, and the rest is history. Good thing, too — up until the switch, there was talk of Dave not joining the group for the sessions, which would have been a major blow to millions of us Nirvana fans in the '90s.

Color: Natural
Wood: Birch
Diameter: 17 mm (2B)
Specifications: Tip Shape: Butt
Specifications II: Finish: Raw
Specifications III: Made with seven extra large birch dowels
Features: The toughest sticks in the Rods series!
Features II: Great for experimenting with new textures around the kit
Length: 406 mm






Item No.: T-RODS