Philharmonic timpani

The impressive Sound and Quality of our Philharmonic Timpani is worldwide the most used. Whether you perform in a Symphony hall, conservatorium, music school or band. New in line is the Philharmonic Classic, a very basic system with a very good and clear sound. The classic European style of the Adams frame, in combination with the latest computer aided machine technology, results in timpani frame construction that is unmatched in precision, quality and attention to detail. Adams philharmonic timpani are available in the following sizes: 20”-23”-25”-26”-28”-29”-30”-32”. Available with Remo renaissance heads or original super Kalfo heads from Ireland. Drums can be ordered either American or German playing system.

Philharmonic Classic Timpani

New in the Adams timpani line is the Philharmonic Classic. This lightweight instrument is equipped with a pedal mechanism in the old style ratchet, a very basic system like in former days. More and more musicians asked for a timpani with a authentic character. And because Adams is a company of continuous innovation and development we now proudly present this new model.

The Philharmonic Classic featured our redesigned patented split rocker arm system. An unique system with an amazing design that decreases the pressure on the frame of the timpani. This will prevent against any flex or changes in the shape of the frame or bowl.

Another great advantage of the Classic is that an extra bar for connection from the front axle to the cam is no longer needed. This is one of the reasons that makes the new model an absolutely lightweight with a great design.

Adams Musical Instruments exceeds themselves again with a very nice designed timpani with ratchet tuning pedal. The authentic character, easy operation, and the terrific sound makes the Philharmonic Classic a timpani of the very highest standard.

Philharmonic Light Timpani

Adams Philharmonic Light Timpani represent the ultimate expression of quality in timpani sound and design. You can choose between Berlin style pedal, or Dresden style pedal. Both designs feature the quality, engineering and state of the art precision that have become synonymous with all Adams instruments. Every Philharmonic Light bowl is made of the highest quality select copper, from one single piece without seams or soldering.

The bowls are even and matched tone from drum to drum. Every detail of these superior bowls, from the shape of the lip, to the taper and depth, has been developed through years of research in conjunction with top professional timpanists from all over the world. The result is a drum that has the most beautiful, long-ringing, fundamental pitch-core you will ever hear. From whisper soft, to the loudest end of the dynamic spectrum, these bowls project beautifully and are virtually impossible to overplay. The shape of the bowl together with the construction and design of the Philharmonic Light Frame, produces a drum that will not distort or go sharp as the player increases volume and power.

Philharmonic Marinus Komst

Philharmonic Marinus Komst with calf heads and clamp system, dresden pedal mechanism with ratchet free clutch.

Pedal Styles

Both our original Berlin Style and our Dresden Style Philharmonic Light models feature the exclusive Adams "ratchet free" adjustable pedal system. Often imitated, this unique system is state of the art, offering without doubt the best positive locking mechanism available. There are absolutely no intermeshing metal teeth, which can slip, grind and restrict the pinpointing of each note. With the Adams pedal mechanism, the player can lock in any note securely and silently, precisely where you hear it, not where the tooth of a ratchet dictates. Our patented split rocker arm system, redistributes the leverage employed by the pedal cam and the fine tuner rod, thus eliminating the increased resistance in the pedal and fine tuner mechanism in the high register of each drum. This amazing design decreases the pressure on the frame of the timpani, preventing any flex or changes in the frame or bowl shape. This revolutionary Adams exclusive produces a pedal and fine tuner.

New in line is the Philharmonic Classic. This model has a pedal mechanism with the old style ratchet, a very basic system like the old days. This model featured our re-designed patented split rocker arm system. The amazing design decreases the pressure on the frame of the timpani, preventing any flex or changes in the frame or bowl shape. No extra transfer bar for connection from the front axle to the cam. The unique split rocker arm is completely mounted on the front side of the timpani. A very nice design with ratchet tuning pedal.

Berlin Style pedal	Dresden style pedal	Ratchet style pedal

Fine Tuner

The fine tuner features an incredibly smooth action without increased resistance in the upper register of each drum. It can also be repositioned for personal preference.

Stabilizer

Our one touch foot operated stabilizer is easily engaged to provide the ultimate stability in any playing situation. A quick release lowers the Timpani back to its wheels for easy transport.

Tuning Gauge

Our Philharmonic Light Timpani feature an extremely adjustable, clear, easy to read tuning gauge, precision engineered for ultimate accuracy.