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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.
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.
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.
