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The Adams Baroque Timpani is designed in the tradition of the 18th century, a perfect balance between traditional perfection and 21st century technology. A combination of the finest Kalfo heads and a timpani bowl that is developed and produced by Adams, special to match the sound of the old character needed for baroque timpani.
Adams Timpani Muffler (one)
The impressive Sound and Quality of our Philharmonic Timpani is worldwide the most used. The classic European style of the Adams frame, in combination with the latest computer aided machine technology, results in timpani frame construction that is unmatched in precision, quality and attention to detail.Adams Philharmonic Classic Timpani are available in the following sizes: 20”-23”-26”-29”-32” with Remo renaissance heads. Drums can be ordered either American or German playing system.New in the Adams Timpani line is the Philharmonic Classic. This lightweight instrument is equipped with a pedal mechanism in the old style ratchet, a very basic system like in former days. More and more musicians asked for a timpani with a authentic character. And because Adams is a company of continuous innovation and development we now proudly present this new model.The Philharmonic Classic featured our redesigned patented split rocker arm system. An unique system with an amazing design that decreases the pressure on the frame of the timpani. This will prevent against any flex or changes in the shape of the frame or bowl.Another great advantage of the Classic is that an extra bar for connection from the front axle to the cam is no longer needed. This is one of the reasons that makes the new model an absolutely lightweight with a great design.
The impressive Sound and Quality of our Philharmonic Timpani is worldwide the most used. The classic European style of the Adams frame, in combination with the latest computer aided machine technology, results in timpani frame construction that is unmatched in precision, quality and attention to detail.Adams Philharmonic Light Timpani are available in the following sizes: 20”-23”-25”-26”-28”-29”-30”-32”. Available with Remo renaissance heads or original super Kalfo heads from Ireland. Drums are American playing system gauge positioning for the "Cloyd Duff Dresden Series".Adams Philharmonic Light Timpani represent the ultimate expression of quality in timpani sound and design. You can choose between Berlin style pedal, or Dresden style pedal. Both designs feature the quality, engineering and state of the art precision that have become synonymous with all Adams instruments. Every Philharmonic Light bowl is made of the highest quality select copper, from one single piece without seams or soldering.Both our original Berlin Style and our Dresden Style Philharmonic Light models feature the exclusive Adams “ratchet free” adjustable pedal system. Often imitated, this unique system is state of the art, offering without doubt the best positive locking mechanism available. There are absolutely no intermeshing metal teeth, which can slip, grind and restrict the pinpointing of each note. With the Adams pedal mechanism, the player can lock in any note securely and silently, precisely where you hear it, not where the tooth of a ratchet dictates. Our patented split rocker arm system, redistributes the leverage employed by the pedal cam and the fine tuner rod, thus eliminating the increased resistance in the pedal and fine tuner mechanism in the high register of each drum. This amazing design decreases the pressure on the frame of the timpani, preventing any flex or changes in the frame or bowl shape. This revolutionary Adams exclusive produces a pedal and fine tuner.Our Philharmonic Light Timpani feature an extremely adjustable, clear, easy to read tuning gauge, precision engineered for ultimate accuracy.
The impressive Sound and Quality of our Philharmonic Timpani is worldwide the most used. The classic European style of the Adams frame, in combination with the latest computer aided machine technology, results in timpani frame construction that is unmatched in precision, quality and attention to detail.Adams Philharmonic Light Timpani are available in the following sizes: 20”-23”-25"-26”-28"-29”-30"-32”. Available with Remo renaissance heads or original super Kalfo heads from Ireland. Drums are American playing system gauge positioning for "Berlin Series" models.Adams Philharmonic Light Timpani represent the ultimate expression of quality in timpani sound and design. You can choose between Berlin style pedal, or Dresden style pedal. Both designs feature the quality, engineering and state of the art precision that have become synonymous with all Adams instruments. Every Philharmonic Light bowl is made of the highest quality select copper, from one single piece without seams or soldering.Both our original Berlin Style and our Dresden Style Philharmonic Light models feature the exclusive Adams “ratchet free” adjustable pedal system. Often imitated, this unique system is state of the art, offering without doubt the best positive locking mechanism available. There are absolutely no intermeshing metal teeth, which can slip, grind and restrict the pinpointing of each note. With the Adams pedal mechanism, the player can lock in any note securely and silently, precisely where you hear it, not where the tooth of a ratchet dictates. Our patented split rocker arm system, redistributes the leverage employed by the pedal cam and the fine tuner rod, thus eliminating the increased resistance in the pedal and fine tuner mechanism in the high register of each drum. This amazing design decreases the pressure on the frame of the timpani, preventing any flex or changes in the frame or bowl shape. This revolutionary Adams exclusive produces a pedal and fine tuner.Our Philharmonic Light Timpani feature an extremely adjustable, clear, easy to read tuning gauge, precision engineered for ultimate accuracy.
Adams 26" Professional Series Smooth Copper Timpani - Must Ship Freight Adams Professional series Timpani offer an unbelievably affordable price for an instrument of this quality. They feature both a wide range of bowl configurations, plus a perfect combination of exclusive features unmatched by the competition. With such an outstanding array of options, sizes, and configurations available, there is a set of Adams Professional series timpani to perfectly fit your budget and performance needs. Simply put, Adams Professional series Timpani represent the finest instruments available in this price range.Our Professional series Timpani line offers one Cambered bowl type in Hammered Copper, plus parabolic shaped bowls in three different bowl types, Hammered Copper, Smooth Copper and Fiberglass. Like all of our copper Timpani, including our Top of the line Philharmonic Light, all of our Professional series Hammered Copper and Smooth Copper bowls are seamlessly formed from a single piece of the finest Copper. Our hammering process is designed to increase the frequency range of the drum and to produce a clear, pure tone. All four Professional series Timpani bowl types are suspended by an extremely strong, contoured steel ring. The steel ring is used to maintain bowl roundness and offer the best protection during transport.The Professional series pedal mechanism is a balanced action system, designed to balance the head tension against the spring mechanism located in the base of the timpani. The spring mechanism is easily adjusted using an easily accessible tension knob located on the base of the timpani. The result is a pedal with the smoothest action available. The entire tension mechanism is located outside the kettle, allowing maximum unobstructed tone quality. Adams has taken the balanced action design to the next level, eliminating a number of the original design flaws that are so common with systems designed by other manufactures. All Professional series Timpani provide two wheels at the rear, each custom designed with a braking mechanism that prevents the wheel from not only turning but also from rotating. Adams Professional series Timpani are offered in five bowl diameters, 20”-23”-26”-29” and 32”.
Adams 29" Professional Series Smooth Copper Timpani - Must Ship by Freight Adams Professional series Timpani offer an unbelievably affordable price for an instrument of this quality. They feature both a wide range of bowl configurations, plus a perfect combination of exclusive features unmatched by the competition. With such an outstanding array of options, sizes, and configurations available, there is a set of Adams Professional series timpani to perfectly fit your budget and performance needs. Simply put, Adams Professional series Timpani represent the finest instruments available in this price range.Our Professional series Timpani line offers one Cambered bowl type in Hammered Copper, plus parabolic shaped bowls in three different bowl types, Hammered Copper, Smooth Copper and Fiberglass. Like all of our copper Timpani, including our Top of the line Philharmonic Light, all of our Professional series Hammered Copper and Smooth Copper bowls are seamlessly formed from a single piece of the finest Copper. Our hammering process is designed to increase the frequency range of the drum and to produce a clear, pure tone. All four Professional series Timpani bowl types are suspended by an extremely strong, contoured steel ring. The steel ring is used to maintain bowl roundness and offer the best protection during transport.The Professional series pedal mechanism is a balanced action system, designed to balance the head tension against the spring mechanism located in the base of the timpani. The spring mechanism is easily adjusted using an easily accessible tension knob located on the base of the timpani. The result is a pedal with the smoothest action available. The entire tension mechanism is located outside the kettle, allowing maximum unobstructed tone quality. Adams has taken the balanced action design to the next level, eliminating a number of the original design flaws that are so common with systems designed by other manufactures. All Professional series Timpani provide two wheels at the rear, each custom designed with a braking mechanism that prevents the wheel from not only turning but also from rotating. Adams Professional series Timpani are offered in five bowl diameters, 20”-23”-26”-29” and 32”.
The impressive sound and quality of our Symphonic Series allow them to excel in a multitude of different playing situations. Whether you're performing in a symphony hall or a high school auditorium, the outstanding sound and unmatched precision of the Symphonic Series will meet and exceed any of your performance demands. Unlike other common molding methods used to create Timpani bowls today, all Adams Symphonic Series Tympani bowls are press formed from a single sheet of supreme quality copper. Seamless and free of any welds or soldering, the bowl is allowed to resonant freely and evenly. This forming method also ensures an even thickness throughout the entire kettle, resulting in the ultimate in both tonal quality and projection. The bowls are suspended by a strong, firm, contoured steel ring to maintain bowl roundness and offer the best protection during transport.
Adams Universal Timpani are designed for use in all variations of concert and education. A very light and easy to operate instrument with a perfect sound and pitch quality. Available with 3 models parabolic bowls, copper, copper hammered and fibre. The pedal can be retained in any desired position. Slight pressure applied to the tip of the pedal sole suffices to disengage the pedal for fixing in another position. Universal Timpani feature multi-adjustable supporting legs that retract completely into the bowl, allowing a set of timpani to comfortably fit in an average car for transport.
Adams Universal Timpani are designed for use in all variations of concert and education. A very light and easy to operate instrument with a perfect sound and pitch quality. Available with 3 models parabolic bowls, copper, copper hammered and fibre. The pedal can be retained in any desired position. Slight pressure applied to the tip of the pedal sole suffices to disengage the pedal for fixing in another position. Universal Timpani feature multi-adjustable supporting legs that retract completely into the bowl, allowing a set of timpani to comfortably fit in an average car for transport.Adams Universal Timpani are available with fiberglass kettles, copper kettles or hammered copper kettles and come in 20”-23”-26”-29” and 32” diameters. A protective cover is available to fit each of the timpani.
When symphonies are performed at their most glorious levels, it is not without the sweat of rehearsal, week in and week out. Likewise, the new Grand Symphonic timpani series reflects, in practice, the evolution of design.To this day, Ludwig's patented Balanced Action™ tuning pedal is widely imitated, yet never matched. Coupled with the new rolled-lip copper kettle specially designed to hang within the suspension ring like a bell, you achieve the most overtone-free pitches ever to sound from a timpani. In Ringer fashion, these kettles are hand-hammered one at a time. Sturdy pull rods are built within the struts for safety, while friction blocks sit astride the main horizontal pull rod, supporting the balanced action on both ends of the range, of a major seventh to an octave.
23", 26", 29", 32" Professional Series Hammered Copper Timpani with Gauges
Exceptional resonance, projection, and tone duration throughout all dynamic levels best describe these handcrafted timpani. From leading university and symphony orchestras to talented and accomplished timpanists, Ludwig's Professional Symphonic Series have provided players with the kind of performance their reputations rely on.Whether copper or fiberglass is preferred, the Ludwig tradition of Old World integrity and superior quality regulates every step of the process. The finest materials are chosen, then meticulously formed to deliver a clear, pure tone. The deep parabolic kettles are calibrated precisely to the pitch-centered tone needed to fill a hall. While kettles hang freely within an exclusive, sturdy double-ring suspension system, Ludwigs proprietary profile mylar heads provide superior resonance in concert halls of all sizes. With an adjustable Balanced Action™ pedal system at its base, operation is smooth and consistent.Whether its performing more contemporary works or a traditional repertoire, the Professional Symphonic Series offers a sixth in range for maximum playability. This includes the ease of fine tuning the balance of your timpani simply by turning the tension knob conveniently located just beneath the kettle for quick, minor adjustments that won’t interrupt your performance.
Ludwig 26" and 29" Universal Series Fiberglass Timpani Set without Gauges The Universal Ludwig Model provides a deep parabolic resonant shape in a one-piece, molded fiberglass kettle for rugged construction and enhanced affordability. Plus, you get the same matchless Balanced Action™ tuning you’ll find in our premium lines. The pedestal mount and folding legs allow for convenient packing when space is limited. The ultimate portable timpani.
Ludwig 26" and 29" Universal Series Fiberglass Timpani Set with Gauges The Universal Ludwig Model provides a deep parabolic resonant shape in a one-piece, molded fiberglass kettle for rugged construction and enhanced affordability. Plus, you get the same matchless Balanced Action™ tuning you’ll find in our premium lines. The pedestal mount and folding legs allow for convenient packing when space is limited. The ultimate portable timpani.
Timpani Teflon Tape - 12 yards
Ludwig Timpani 3rd Wheel
Portable Concert Series Timpani Set:Aluminum, 23",26",29",32" - Covers Included
Yamaha 23", 26", 29", 32" Concert Series Timpani with Gauges and Covers The 4200 Concert series timpani are ideal for middle school and high school band, orchestra, percussion ensemble, and marching band. With its sharp appearance, great sound, and value, the 4200 Series allows the performer to play a wide variety of repertoire while projecting pure, resonant sound. The FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) bowls ensure pristine projection of tone and resonance while being accessible to more people because of its lower price point.The 4200 Concert series boasts many of the same features as the Symphonic series with the exception of the freely suspended bowl and the PAC (Pedal Adjustment Clutch). The similarity of features between the Concert and Symphonic series allow the beginning or intermediate player to adjust with ease to the more advanced timpani series as they progress towards higher levels of performance.In addition to its exceptional sound quality and value, the 4200 Concert series boasts many features that allow the performer to play in their most natural and comfortable position. The recessed or sunken rod ears in the rim stays out of the performer's way, especially during sweeping motions. The cable-linked tuning gauge with letter and accidental indicators increase the performer's tuning accuracy, provides convenient tuning changes, and lends effective visual ear training for the beginning performer. The Teflon tape on the bearing edge ensures quiet tuning.The 4200 Concert series provides convenient transport. Heavy-duty four inch locking casters provide durable mobility and ensure the timpani will not roll during performance. A reinforced third-wheel attachment assures a secure hold during transport.Whether it's the quality sound, reasonable price, or sharp appearance, the 4200 Concert series is a great choice for middle school and high school performers.
The Symphonic series timpani are ideal for high school and college band, orchestra, percussion ensemble, and marching band. With its sleek finish and pure resonance, the 6200 Symphonic series offers professional-grade sound quality for all levels of repertoire. The 6200 Symphonic series uses smooth copper bowls spun to precision to ensure uniform wall thickness for pure resonance and a beautiful tone. To further enhance dynamic range and tonal projection, the bowls are freely suspended in a steel support ring. This design allows pure, undistorted sound even at dynamic extremes. Remo Custom Renaissance heads are included with all 6200 Symphonic series timpani, along with an aluminum insert ring.In addition to its exceptional sound quality and value, the 6200 Symphonic series boasts many features that allow the performer to play in their most natural and comfortable position. The 6200 Symphonic series features the Yamaha- exclusive PAC (Pedal Adjustment Clutch) system. The PAC allows the artist to change the resistance of the pedal to accommodate each performer's individual playing style. The PAC is located on the base of the timpani and be easily adjusted with a timpani key. The recessed tension rods stay out of the performer's way, especially during sweeping motions. The cable-linked tuning gauge with letter and accidental indicators increase the performer's tuning accuracy and provides convenient tuning changes during performance.Heavy-duty four inch locking casters provide durable mobility and ensure the timpani will not roll during performance. A reinforced third-wheel attachment assures a secure hold during transport.The copper bowls, PAC, sleek design, and superior sound quality make the 6200 Symphonic series a superior choice for high school and college timpanists.
The 7200 Hand-Hammered Symphonic series timpani are the premier choice for colleges and professionals. With its sleek, black finish and pure resonance, the 7200 Series delivers maximum quality of sound for all levels of performance. The 7200 Series features a hand-hammered bowl ensuring a clear fundamental pitch with less unwanted overtones. The weight and rigidity of the 4mm drawn steel rim provides consistent tension throughout the tuning range.The 7200 Symphonic series boasts a wider tonal range by offering 24" and 27" drums. Remo Custom Renaissance heads are included with all 7200 Symphonic series timpani, along with an aluminum insert ring.In addition to its exceptional sound quality and value, the 7200 Symphonic series boasts many features that allow the performer to play in their most natural and comfortable position. The 7200 Symphonic series features the Yamaha- exclusive PAC (Pedal Adjustment Clutch) system. The PAC allows the artist to change the resistance of the pedal to accommodate each performer's individual playing style. The PAC is located on the base of the timpani and can be easily adjusted with a timpani key. The recessed or sunken rod ears in the rim stays out of the performer's way, especially during sweeping motions. The cable-linked tuning gauge with letter and accidental indicators increase the performer's tuning accuracy and provides convenient tuning changes during performance.Heavy-duty four inch locking casters provide durable mobility and ensure the timpani will not roll during performance. A reinforced third-wheel attachment assures a secure hold during transport.Hand-hammered copper bowls providing unequaled tone quality, the PAC system, and sleek design make the 7200 Hand-Hammered Symphonic series the best choice for collegiate and professional timpanists.
