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Overview
- Dresden-Style Pedal
- Spring Balance Mechanism
- Copper Hammered Cambered Bowls
- Calfskin Heads
- Split Rocker Arm
- Chrome-Plated Hardware
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Item Details
Philharmonic Light Timpani are Adams's premiere instruments, and are often considered to be the best in the world. Adams has thrown all of its high-end features into these drums, which inevitably come together to create instruments that sound amazing at any dynamic level. These features include:- Hand-Hammered Copper Bowls: made from a single piece of copper without any seams, the bowls are then hammered by hand. Sound waves will slide off of smooth surfaces, but the internal bumps give the bowl enough texture to keep sound waves bouncing around inside, giving you a fuller overall sound.
- Dresden-style Pedals: these pedals have a clutch-lock mechanism that allows the pedal to be mechanically locked in place when not in use, keeping the pitch of the drums true. In the past this was done with a ratchet involving intermeshing metal teeth, but this is not the case any more. A special split rocker arm system eliminates the extra tension usually found at the high end of each drum's range.
- Fine-Tuner: a hand crank within easy reach allows the timpanist to finely tune the pitch when just slightly sharp or flat.
- Spring Balance Mechanism: this device, located on the back of the drum, can be adjusted so that the 'feel' of the pedal remains the same across the entire range of the drum. Low-range changing will not feel so sloppy, and high-range changing will not feel so tight.
- Strong Struts: the simple, sturdy struts on this instrument will keep anything from warping or bending due to strain.
- Wheel System: two-way locking will keep the drums from ever moving around during performance. The spring-loaded pistons behind the wheels easily tilt the drums towards the player and keep it from wobbling, and are easily engaged and disengaged with your feet.
- Precise Tuning Gauge: a unique ball-and-socket system removes all bindings normally associated with tuning gauges, giving you very precise readings. The letters themselves can be moved by loosening the thumb screw, and when tightened will not make any rattles.
- Calfskin Heads: All-natural calfskin has been the preferred material for timpani heads for centuries, and many professional timpanists still hold that opinion.
- Wooden Head Protectors: these felt-lined head protectors come standard with any Philharmonic Light drum, and can be locked in place with the timpani key (included).
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Specifications
Name Adams 25" Philharmonic Light Timpani with Dresden Pedal and Calfskin Head Brand Adams Model # PLCD25C UPC Code 633816127878 Sold By each Number of Orchestra Bells Number of Crotales Number of Vibes Number of Chimes Number of Pans Number of Xylophones Number of Marimbas Number of Timpani Sets Includes Rhythm Section Duration Item Weight Response Frequency Range Impedance Sensitivity Amount of Phantom Power Required Connector Type Microphone Type Polar Pattern Number of Voices Number of Drum Set Samples Polyphony Sequencer Details Display Type & Size Number & Type of Connections Type of Power Supply Octave Range Length of Warranty Hoop Type Sub Type What's Included Height Width Series Philharmonic Light Material Hammered Copper Color Surface Type Diameter 25" Depth Included Equipment Drum Head Type Difficulty Number of Mallets Number of Performers Drive Type Footboard Length Transportation Method Number of Drums 1 Hardness Part Type Practice Pad Options Length Bead Seat Type Author/Composer Size Artist Minimum Tube Size Bore Size Bell Size Includes Tuning Slide Trigger Marching Tuba Type Number of Valves Exterior Material Interior Material Includes Head Is Mountable Bowl Material Copper Bowl Type Hammered Includes Gauges Yes Thickness Number of Plies Collar Type Shaft Material Carrier Connection Type Mount Type Compatible Brands Playing Position Is Tiltable Leg Type Maximum Instrument Size Minimum Instrument Size Shape Number of Feet Base Type Is Height Adjustable Thread Size Cymbal Finish Maximum Height Synth Stand Type State List Jingle Rows Compatible With -
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Shipping
This is a big item and it’s going to ship by freight - that means it has to come to you by 18-wheeler.
Every single order that goes out the door has a tracking number that will be emailed to you, and all of it is completely insured. Everything is carefully packed by hand - we know just how delicate this stuff can be, and how important it is to you.
We ship from centrally-located Dallas, Texas. Howdy y’all!
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