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Adams 25" Philharmonic Light Timpani with Dresden Pedal and Calfskin Head

Model # PLCD25C By: Adams
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  • Overview

    • Dresden-Style Pedal
    • Spring Balance Mechanism
    • Copper Hammered Cambered Bowls
    • Calfskin Heads
    • Split Rocker Arm
    • Chrome-Plated Hardware

  • 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).
    *These drums were formerly known as the Cloyd Duff Series. Description written by

  • Specifications

    Name Adams 25" Philharmonic Light Timpani with Dresden Pedal and Calfskin Head
    Brand Adams
    Model # PLCD25C
    UPC Code 633816127878
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    SeriesPhilharmonic Light
    MaterialHammered Copper
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    Diameter25"
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    Bowl MaterialCopper
    Bowl TypeHammered
    Includes GaugesYes
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  • Returns & Shipping

    Returns

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    To see instructions on how to return items, please check out our Return Policy.

    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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