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Philharmonic Light Berlin Series Timpani





Berlin Pedal Close-up
Berlin Pedal Detail

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Philharmonic Timpani
Berlin Series - Berlin-Style Pedal
Features Benefits
Choice of Remo Custom Timpani heads with insert rings or Super Kalfo calf heads An option of the best quality, best sounding plastic or calf heads available
The original Adams Berlin or Ringer style pedal mechanism Offers a ratchet free, leg operated design
Copper Hammered Cambered Bowls The ultimate in bowl shape and size sound and tone quality
Powder coated struts Great appearance, durable finish
Crossed shaped, lacquered base Creates the ultimate stability
Patented split rocker arm Relieves pressure from both the frame and bowl, resulting in the smoothest pedal system available today
Adjustable tilting mechanism Allows player to adjust drum angle for a better player position
Continuously adjustable pedal system with adjustable pedal pressure Easily adjusted to each players preferred pedal response
Timpani are mounted on casters Makes them easy to transport
Easy to operate, two way wheel brakes Brakes hold wheels from both turning and rotating
Adjustable timpani angle Angle adjustment allows the ability to place the timpani in a slanted playing position
Chrome plated counterhoops, tension rods and centring holders Great appearance, durable finish
Fine tuner within easy reach Located on player's side for ease in use, and allows for up to a 1 octave adjustment
Extremely accurate tuning gauges Will not slip during repeated use
Extremely smooth and noiseless pedal functioning No extraneous pedal noise
Philharmonic Light Cloyd Duff Series Timpani





Dresden Pedal detail
Dresden Pedal Detail
Philharmonic Timpani
Cloyd Duff Series - Dresden-Style Pedal
Features Benefits
Choice of Remo Custom Timpani heads with insert rings or Super Kalfo calf heads An option of the best quality, best sounding plastic or calf heads available
Dresden style pedal mechanism Specifically designed to the specifications of timpani legend Cloyd Duff
Dresden pedal design features a ratchet free locking mechanism No ratchet teeth to line up or possibly slip, so tuning is completely acurrate and secure
Copper Hammered Cambered Bowls The ultimate in bowl shape and size sound and tone quality
Powder coated struts Great appearance, durable finish
Crossed shaped, lacquered base Creates the ultimate stability
Patented split rocker arm Relieves pressure from both the frame and bowl, resulting in the smoothest pedal system available today
Adjustable tilting mechanism Allows player to adjust drum angle for a better player position
Continuously adjustable pedal system with adjustable pedal pressure Easily adjusted to each players preferred pedal response
Timpani are mounted on casters Makes them easy to transport
Easy to operate, two way wheel brakes Brakes hold wheels from both turning and rotating
Adjustable timpani angle Angle adjustment allows the ability to place the timpani in a slanted playing position
Chrome plated counterhoops, tension rods and centring holders Great appearance, durable finish
Fine tuner within easy reach Located on player's side for ease in use, and allows for up to a 1 octave adjustment
Extremely accurate tuning gauges Will not slip during repeated use
Extremely smooth and noiseless pedal functioning No extraneous pedal noise
Symphonic Series Tympani





Features Benefits
Remo Renaissance Timpani heads with Insert Rings standard on all drums Standard on all drums, and the best quality plastic timpani heads available
Hammered Copper Bowls Press formed to maintain even thickness throughout the kettle
Hammered Bowls Hammering increases each drums frequency range for a clear, pure tone
Suspended Kettle Kettle is suspended by means of a strong and firm, contoured steel ring to maintain roundness and ensure stability during transport
Standard are three wheels, two at the rear and one at the players side Makes them easy to transport
Easy to operate, two way wheel brakes Brakes hold wheels from both turning and rotating
Adjustable timpani angle Angle adjustment allows the ability to place the timpani in a slanted playing position
Pedal system works by means of a block system Contrary to the Professional series, this allows the fundamental pitch of the drum to be altered without affecting the pedal action
Fine tuner within easy reach Located on player's side for ease in use
Tuning gauges

Concert Percussion
Standard on all symphonic timpani

 
 
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