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Timpani · Models
Pedal timpani, hand-tuned timpani, timpani makers, and orchestral kettle-drum model families.
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Premier Elite Series Timpani
Timpani · United Kingdom
Premier's Elite Series pedal timpani are offered with hammered or highly polished parabolic copper bowls, an upgraded pedal assembly, an angled Shield tuning gauge working from the pedal, and a fine-tuning crown wheel; standard sizes are 32, 29, 26, 23, and 20 inches.
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Adams Philharmonic Classic Timpani
Timpani · Netherlands
The Philharmonic Classic is an all-around Adams timpani that balances openness and focus, sitting in the middle of the professional range. Each seamless copper bowl is drawn from a single piece without seams or soldering, supported by a high-strength suspension ring and cast-steel struts that reduce pressure on the frame and help keep the bowl shape stable.
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Adams Professional Gen II 29-inch Timpani
Netherlands
The 29-inch drum in the Adams Professional Gen II timpani line, a larger member of the range used for lower tunings.
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Yamaha 7300 Series Timpani
Timpani · Japan
The TP-7300 Series is Yamaha's professional timpani line for collegiate and professional players. Freely suspended, hammered copper bowls produce a clear fundamental pitch with fewer unwanted overtones, and the Yamaha-exclusive PAC (Pedal Adjustment Clutch) system lets each player set the pedal resistance. The series spans 20, 23, 26, 29 and 32-inch sizes.
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Adams Professional Gen II 26-inch Timpani
Netherlands
The 26-inch drum in the Adams Professional Gen II timpani line, a mid-size member of the balanced-action range.
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Yamaha 6300 Series Timpani
Timpani · Japan
Yamaha's TP-6300 intermediate series timpani feature copper bowls with a suspension-ring floating mount, a balanced pedal that holds pitch when the foot is removed, Remo Renaissance heads, and a tuning gauge mountable for American or German setup.
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Adams Professional Gen II 32-inch Timpani
Netherlands
The 32-inch drum in the Adams Professional Gen II timpani line, the largest size in the range and used for the lowest tunings.
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Ludwig Grand Symphonic Series Timpani
Timpani · United States
Ludwig's Grand Symphonic Series timpani feature hand-hammered seamless copper bowls in a suspended one-piece construction with a pedal-activated pro tuning gauge, designed for the most demanding orchestral use.
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Majestic Symphonic Grand Series Timpani
Timpani · Netherlands
The Symphonic Grand Series is Majestic's professional timpani line, pairing a stable block pedal with both hand-operated and foot-operated fine tuners. Polished copper bowls give a warm, voluminous sound with soft projection and rich overtones, and a free-floating design lets each bowl vibrate freely for an open, resonant tone.
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Ludwig Standard Symphonic Series Timpani
Timpani · United States
Ludwig's Standard Symphonic Series timpani use smooth copper bowls mounted to the struts and the classic Balanced Action Tuning Pedal, with internal tuning mechanisms giving roughly a major-sixth range per drum. One of the most widely used timpani lines worldwide.
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Premier Concert Series Timpani
Timpani · United Kingdom
Premier's Concert Series pedal timpani offer polished copper bowls and Premier's traditional pedal tuning system, available in standard orchestral sizes for schools, conservatories, and ensembles.
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Adams Professional Gen II 20-inch Timpani
Netherlands
The 20-inch drum in the Adams Professional Gen II timpani line, the smallest size in the range and used for the highest tunings.
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Ludwig Professional Series Timpani
Timpani · United States
Ludwig's Professional Series has been an orchestral and concert-band standard for decades. The timpani use seamless hammered or polished copper bowls with a double-ring suspension system that isolates the kettle from the tuning mechanism for added depth of tone. They are offered in 20, 23, 26, 29 and 32-inch sizes.
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Adams Professional Gen II 23-inch Timpani
Netherlands
The 23-inch drum in the Adams Professional Gen II timpani line, a smaller member of the range used for higher tunings.
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Adams Professional Gen II Timpani
Timpani · Netherlands
A professional Adams timpani family built around the company's Generation II balanced-action design.