German Classic

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German Classic

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 for better 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.

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German Classic Timpani

Model Number

PLGC German Classic

Features

PLGC German Classic Timpani have been pioneered by professional Timpanist Raymond Curfs, combining traditional Berlin sound with modern innovations for a new generation of players. Players can choose between three pedal styles (Berlin, Dresden, or Balanced Action) as well as infinite adjust clutch or traditional tooth and pawl ratchet style.

BOWLS

1.5mm Hammered Copper

PEDAL

Berlin, Dresden, or Balanced Action

RATCHET

New design with finer geometrics for precise, silent, and easy pedaling.

TUNING

T-handle Fine Tuner on player side

Easy-to-read all-metal tuning gauges

HEADS

Super Kalfo Heads

ACCESSORIES

Optional flight cases can be special ordered

Features

Steel Struts

A great breakthrough in this development was the scientific research on the struts of the German Classic Timpani. These chrome-vanadium steel struts are designed to amplify the bowl and the forks of the struts are adjusted to the bowl size to achieve a better distribution of tension on the bowl.

New Ratchet Design

A new design with finer and better geometrics of the teeth on the ratchet ensures very precise, silent, and easy pedaling.

Tuning Gauge

The pointer of the tuning gauge can be adjusted with only a fingertip effort, which is practical when playing with Super Kalfo heads in the most difficult temperature and humidity conditions.

Aluminum Solid Base

German Classic timpani are built on an extremely solid aluminum base, powder-coated in a beautiful volcano grey color.

Configurations

American Set-up

Drums arranged from left to right: 32"-29"-26"-23"-20"

German Set-up

Drums arranged from left to right: 20"-23"-26"-29"-32"

Standard Configurations, Dresden
Model Number Description Heads Set-up
PLGC20DLP 20" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Plastic American
PLGC23DLP 23" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Plastic American
PLGC24DLP 24" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Plastic American
PLGC26DLP 26" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Plastic American
PLGC29DLP 29" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Plastic American
PLGC32DLP 32" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Plastic American
PLGCSET2DLP 26", 29" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Plastic American
PLGCSET4DLP 23", 26", 29", 32" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Plastic American
PLGCSET5DLP 20", 23", 26", 29", 32" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Plastic American
Standard Configurations, Balanced
Model Number Description Heads Set-up
PLGC20BLP 20" German Classic, Balanced Action Pedal Plastic American
PLGC23BLP 23" German Classic, Balanced Action Pedal Plastic American
PLGC24BLP 24" German Classic, Balanced Action Pedal Plastic American
PLGC26BLP 26" German Classic, Balanced Action Pedal Plastic American
PLGC29BLP 29" German Classic, Balanced Action Pedal Plastic American
PLGC32BLP 32" German Classic, Balanced Action Pedal Plastic American
PLGCSET2BLP 26", 29" German Classic, Balanced Action Pedal Plastic American
PLGCSET4BLP 23", 26", 29", 32" German Classic, Balanced Action Pedal Plastic American
PLGCSET5BLP 20", 23", 26", 29", 32" German Classic, Balanced Action Pedal Plastic American
Special Order Configurations
Model Number Description Heads Set-up
PLGC20DLC 20" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Calf American
PLGC23DLC 23" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Calf American
PLGC24DLC 24" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Calf American
PLGC26DLC 26" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Calf American
PLGC29DLC 29" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Calf American
PLGC32DLC 32" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Calf American
PLGCSET2DLC 26", 29" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Calf American
PLGCSET4DLC 23", 26", 29", 32" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Calf American
PLGCSET5DLC 20", 23", 26", 29", 32" German Classic, Dresden Pedal Calf American