Sonor 16” Rotary Timpani
Not as familiar as larger copper and fiberglass kettledrums, the SONOR 16” Rotary Timpani is nonetheless a truly useful and classic sounding timpani. Its wood shell and natural skin head give it a very warm and timeless sound and the drum occupies a much smaller space than conventional timpani when space is tight. Ideal for schools, small orchestras and percussion ensembles, the SONOR 16” Rotary Timpani can also be a valuable addition to a recording studio percussion instrument inventory for when a timpani effect is needed but at a lower price and needing less storage space.
The SONOR Rotary Timpani are also available in 10”, 13” and 18” sizes
The principle of the rotary kettledrum for orchestra use, known since 1821, has been combined in the SONOR rotary timpani with a tried-and tested system of central tuning. The technical advantage of the SONOR timpani lies in the unimpeded transfer of vibration from the head to the shell. It is important that there should be no contact between the rods holding the tension screw and the shell itself. In SONOR timpani the upper part of the drum, which transmits the vibration from the head to the shell, is free of any screw mechanism. The construction of the SONOR rotary timpani is based on over 125 years´ experience.
The Specs:
16” diameter natural skin head
Wood shell with natural finish
Central tuning mechanism (just rotate the drum in either direction) with precision fine tuning
Height-adjustable legs
Mallets not included (see our “Things You Will Need” for recommended mallets)
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Sonor 16” Rotary Timpani
Three year warranty on Force 507, Force 1007, Force 2007 and Force 3007. Five year warranty on S Classix, Delite, Designer and SQ2.
