NEW YAMAHA TIMPANI LOADED WITH SMART IMPROVEMENTS
—From Engineering to Cosmetics, Three
New Series Raise the Bar—
BUENA PARK, CA—A variety of enhancements to the Yamaha
Concert Series and Symphonic Series Timpani will debut at Winter
NAMM 2002. Yamaha has addressed factors from the design of the
Pedal Adjustment Clutch™ to the look of the hardware—small
changes that make a big difference in sound and playability.
"The new timpani line is a great example of the whole
being greater than the sum of its parts," said Steve Anzivino,
percussion product manager, Band & Orchestral Division,
Yamaha Corporation of America. "The combination of relatively
small changes makes a significant difference in the sound and
overall performance of these drums."
The new drums represent upgrades to the TP4100, TP 6100 and
TP7100 Series respectively. On the TP6200 Symphonic Series and
TP7200 Hammered Symphonic Series, a redesigned and streamlined
Pedal Adjustment Clutch is now accessible from directly on top
of the base, protecting it from dirt and reducing the chance
of accidental breakage or locking. The PAC™ is a Yamaha-exclusive
feature that allows an artist to change the resistance of the
pedal to accommodate individual playing style. These two series
also feature a Remo® Renaissance® head with aluminum
insert ring for a warmer, more resonant sound.
All three models now feature a striking new "concert"
black finish on the hardware to reduce glare and provide an
appealing visual contrast with the bowl. The new drums also
offer a cable-linked tuning gauge with letters and accidental
indicators, ensuring better visual tuning accuracy. The tuning
gauge housing is enclosed on the sides to protect the moving
parts and keep them operating smoothly. The recessed ears in
the drums' rims lower the tension rod heads, keeping them
well out of the way of sweeping movements during play.
Mobility has also been addressed in the new timpani design,
with larger, four-inch locking casters and a reinforced third
wheel attachment on all three new series. This new design also
brings the mechanism further away from the ground to reduce
accidental damage and exposure to dirt.
The TP4200 Concert Series features an FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced
Plastic) bowl and is ideal for middle schools and smaller high
schools where weight and budget are prime considerations. It
features a Remo® WeatherKing® head with aluminum insert
ring for increased dynamic range and a more resonant sound.
The TP6200 uses a smooth copper bowl and is available in 20-,
23-, 26-, 29- and 32-inch sizes for high schools and universities
that want a projecting, dynamic sound. The TP7200, available
in 20-, 23-, 24-, 26-, 27-, 29- and 32-inch sizes, boasts a
4-mm steel rim, and hand-hammered copper bowl to provide a pure,
dynamic response for advanced high schools, universities and
professional symphonies. All models will be available in June
2002.
For more information, visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2002, in
the Marquis Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel; or write
Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division,
3445 East Paris Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49518; call (616)
940-4900; send e-mail to infostation@yamaha.com;
or visit www.yamaha.com/band.
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