Adams Schnellar Romantic timpani feature a kettle that is slightly more voluminous than the Schnellar Classical timpani and are perfectly suited to the late Classical, and early Romantic repertoire. Available with brass lacquered or nickel-plated base. Inspired by Hans Schnellar's original salon timpani, owned by Marinus Komst, re-designed the base of the instrument and the crank-operation. The handmade bowls have a diameter of 600 and 660mm. The instruments come with Sonnberg goat skins. These goat parchments are made from rawhide and thus provide a richer variety of overtones. In addition, they have a very pronounced fundamental note, which gives the perfect bass foundation, especially for larger drums. Hans Schnellar (1865-1945) began his career as solo timpanist with the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra. He was the guest timpanist with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam for one year before becoming the solo timpanist with the Vienna State Opera and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra until 1932. Schnellar experimented with timpani making and produced many different types of drums. Many of his instruments are still being used today because of the instrument’s sound quality. Schnellar initiated the concept of pushing the kettle upwards instead of pulling the rim down to change head tension. The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra has the only pair of original Schnellar pedal timpani, mentioned in the Berlioz/Strauss instrumentation book. There was never any discussion about the outstanding sound quality of the original Schnellar timpani from the RCO. It’s well known that Bernhard Haitink completely fell in love with the instruments, and he is not the only conductor to do so. Although they still play the original Schnellars every now and then, Marinus Komst and Nick Woud, the two timpani players of the RCO, decided to work on the mechanical operation of the timpani. Over several years of collaboration, they worked closely with the engineers and timpani builders at Adams Musical Instruments to create a perfect replica of the original pedal timpani in the workshop at the Adams factory in Holland. Inspired by Hans Schnellar’s classic design, Adams Schnellar Timpani feature modern innovations, production quality, and gorgeous finishes. Schnellar timpani feature a free-standing elliptical bowl without the customary support ring and struts—a unique combination that creates unparalleled sensitivity, projection, and response.

Adams Schnellar Classical-Salon timpani feature a kettle that is more narrow and pointed than the Schnellar Romantic timpani and perfectly suits the Baroque, Classical, and early Romantic repertoire, and are available with a lacquered or nickel-plated base. Inspired by Hans Schnellar's original salon timpani, owned by Marinus Komst, re-designed the base of the instrument and the crank-operation. The handmade bowls have diameters of 550, 610, 650, and 690 mm. The instruments come with Sonnberg goat skins. These goat parchments are made from rawhide and thus provide a richer variety of overtones. In addition, they have a very pronounced fundamental note, which gives the perfect bass foundation, especially for larger drums. Hans Schnellar (1865-1945) began his career as a solo timpanist with the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra. He was the guest timpanist with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam for one year before becoming the solo timpanist with the Vienna State Opera and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra until 1932. Schnellar experimented with timpani making and produced many different types of drums. Many of his instruments are still being used today because of the instrument’s sound quality. Schnellar initiated the concept of pushing the kettle upwards instead of pulling the rim down to change head tension. The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra has the only pair of original Schnellar pedal timpani, mentioned in the Berlioz/Strauss instrumentation book. There was never any discussion about the outstanding sound quality of the original Schnellar timpani from the RCO. It’s well known that Bernhard Haitink completely fell in love with the instruments, and he is not the only conductor to do so. Although they still play the original Schnellars every now and then, Marinus Komst and Nick Woud, the two timpani players of the RCO, decided to work on the mechanical operation of the timpani. Over several years of collaboration, they worked closely with the engineers and timpani builders at Adams Musical Instruments to create a perfect replica of the original pedal timpani in the workshop at the Adams factory in Holland. Inspired by Hans Schnellar’s classic design, Adams Schnellar Timpani feature modern innovations, production quality, and gorgeous finishes. Schnellar timpani feature a free-standing elliptical bowl without the customary support ring and struts—a unique combination that creates unparalleled sensitivity, projection, and response.

Adams Schnellar Amsterdam timpani developed based on the original Schnellar timpani while utilizing modern Adams innovations to optimize the power and complexity of these magnificent instruments.

Adams German Classic Timpani are made for the new generation of timpani players seeking a traditional Berlin sound of Classic and Romantic repertoire. German Classic Timpani were co-created and intensively tested by Raymond Curfs, Principal Timpanist of the "Symphonie Orchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks" and the "Lucerne Festival Orchestra."His mission was to create a legacy for the next generations of percussionists- a masterpiece that is the outcome of years of experience performing with the world's most elite orchestras. German Classic's feature that traditional warm, bold Berlin sound with increased volume and concert-hall projection. Players can choose between three pedal styles as well as infinite adjust clutch or traditional tooth and pawl ratchet style. The pedal system is a new and subtle improvement on the well-known Ringer-style pedal. The struts have been scientifically researched and re-engineered forbetter distribution of tension on the bowl. The volcano grey colored frame gives these German Classic Timpani a striking 21st-century design that suits the new generation and perfectly contrasts the traditional sound.

Adams Philharmonic Light Timpani feature the original and industry standard Ratchet-Free Pedal System with no intermeshing teeth, allowing the player to pinpoint any pitch without restriction.

Adams Philharmonic Dresden Classic Timpani bring modern innovations and production consistency to the timeless sound and styling of vintage timpani from the mid twentieth century.

Re-engineered from the ground up, Adams Philharmonic Dresden Vintage timpani were painstakingly designed taking cues from Dresden drums of the 19th and early 20th century.

GEN2 Professional Timpani are the latest innovation from the world’s leading timpani manufacturer and have become the new balanced action timpani benchmark.

Adams Revolution Timpani combine innovative design and truly professional sound quality and a removable base for effortless portability.

Adams Universal Timpani are designed for all concert and education uses. Often imitated, never duplicated.

Adams Baroque Series Timpani are designed in the tradition of the 18th century, a perfect balance between traditional perfection and 21st-centurytechnology. A combination of the finest Kalfo heads along with a specially produced hammered copper timpani bowlenables a perfect match of articulation and vintage character needed for an authentic baroque timpani sound. Baroque Series Timpani feature special stain lacquered bowls, raw formed steel counter rims, and brass lug appointments that create a striking lookthat is both up-to-date and timeless. Large thread tuning screws and swivel nut style lug casings allow for easy and fast tuning.Baroque Timpani have a very clear and bright sound throughout the range thatenables precise articulation.

The impressive sound and quality of the Adams Symphonic GEN2 Series Timpani allow them to excel in a multitude of different playing situations. Whether performing in a symphony hall or a school auditorium, the outstanding sound and unmatched precision of the Symphonic Series will exceed your performance demands.