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Timbal - product guide

Timbals are available in various sizes. In order to find out which timbal is the right one for you, have a look at a couple of aspects: If you like a strong bass sound, you should choose a timbal with a diameter of at least 13" or 14". The typical-sounding open tones and sharp slaps are also easier to play on a larger diameter. We therefore recommend to choose your timbal as large as possible! A height of 70cm is suitable for players up to 1,68m, if you are taller, you should get a timbal with 90 cm height. Take a look where you like playing the timbal - at the height of your hips or lower.

Weight, sound and appearance is what we´re looking at here. The weight of each instrument differs depending on the manufacturers and the used materials but in general you can say: Aluminium timbals weigh less than wooden timbals and are more suitable for resisting the stronger force effect due to high pitching. The sound of aluminium timbals is sharp and dirty. Wooden timbals have softer overtones and less sustain. Aluminium timbals come with shiny or with brushed surfaces. Wooden timbals are offered by various brands in either natural look or painted in different colours.

Most timbals are equipped with a rounded so-called comfort rim. If your playing technique is advanced, you can also try a simple rounded 4-6 mm steel rim, though this one is not adecuate for hich pitching.

As an answer to the trend of pitching timbals as high as technically possible, some companies have developed a tension system with 16 hooks. The effect is as simple as ingenious: When tuning the timbal up high, the force is spread equally onto the shell, which is how such a high pitching is possible in the first place.

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Timbal 14'' x 70 cm - wood, gleaming citrus greenThe short 70 cm timbal for smaller timbaleiros is made of varnished plywood sheets, painted with a thick layer of luminous citrus green and a second layer of clear lacquer giving it visual depth.Coloured timbals are only available by Contemporanea!The timba is the well-made and reliable Contemporanea standard, robust and suitable for streetgigs and parades! The rim is smoothed out neatly and equipped with a hand-friendly chromed comfort rim. On the inside level where the tuning position is, an additional reinforcement ring is inserted. All Contemporanea timbals come with supernylon heads which have a special fibreglas layer on the reverse side. Those heads produce a full and open sound with only few overtones. As it is the case with many other wood instruments, the sound is generally a bit warmer and not as sharp-sounding as aluminium instruments.

€239.00*

Timbal 14''x70cm red

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Timbal 14'' x 70 cm - wood, glowing redThe short 70 cm timbal for smaller timbaleiros is made of varnished plywood sheets, painted with a thick layer of ruby red and a second layer of clear lacquer giving it visual depth.The timba is well-made and of the reliable Contemporanea standard, robust and suitable for streetgigs and parades! The rim is smoothed out neatly and equipped with a hand-friendly chromed comfort rim. On the inside level where the tuning position is, an additional reinforcement ring is inserted. All Contemporanea timbals come with supernylon heads which have a special fibreglas layer on the reverse side. Those heads produce a full and open sound with only few overtones. As it is the case with many other wood instruments, the sound is generally a bit warmer and not as sharp-sounding as aluminium instruments.

€239.00*

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm

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Timbal 14'' x 70 cm - aluminiumThe sound of an aluminium timbal immediately puts your bloco in a good mood!Alu timbals sound sharper than wooden timbals.Also they are not as sensitive to climatic conditions and therefore ideal for street gigs! The 70 cm height is practical for smaller timbaleiros or youngsters.The polished aluminium in a treat for the eye, and the chromed comfort rim takes care of your hands.Street timbal by heart!

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Timbal aluminium 14''x90cm

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Timbal 14'' x 90 cm - standard 16 tension hook aluminium modellSuper high tuning, clear and smacky slaps, strong and full opens, deep and warm bass tones - the shiny aluminium timbal endures a lot and gives back even more. Timbra is a top brand in the Brazilian scene and have managed to create a total high-end and professional timbal line, now popular and known across the world. In the last couple of years, many axé-pop bands but also quite some blocos have been following the trend of high-pitching their timbals to the limit. Then somebody had the clever idea to spread the higher force impact on the shell by using more tuning hooks. This was the cornerstone for a new trend: the timbal is made of strong hard-wood, on its inside an additional enforcement ring is placed to ensure constant stability. The body is built exactly for its purpose of extreme pitching, which would not be possible with a traditional timbal. The timbal is of great workmanship which you will definitively see, hear and feel.More material (tension hooks, reinforcement elements) naturally mean more weight, which won´t matter anyways if you put the timbal in a stand and play stage gigs. The sound is worth every gramm!This timbal is a jewel, a feast for percussionists and music lovers, it is robust, well manufactured and original Bahian style - it has all it takes to enter new musical areas in Brazilian style-, Jazz-, Pop- or Wordlmusic bands.

€245.00*

Timbal wood 14''x70cm

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Timbal 14'' x 70 cm - woodThe short 70 cm timbal for smaller timbaleiros is made of varnished plywood sheets. The timba is the well-made and reliable Contemporanea standard, robust and suitable for streetgigs and parades! The rim is smoothed out neatly and equipped with a hand-friendly chromed comfort rim. On the inside level where the tuning position is, an additional reinforcement ring is inserted. All Contemporanea timbals come with supernylon heads which have a special fibreglas layer on the reverse side. Those heads produce a full and open sound with only few overtones. As it is the case with many other wood instruments, the sound is generally a bit warmer and not as sharp-sounding as aluminium instruments.

€219.00*

Timbal aluminium 10''x50cm

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Kids Timbal für Mini-Timbaleiros 10'' x 50 cm - mit Comfort RimEine kleine und kurze 10'' Timba - bestens geeignet für Kids!Das Instrument funktioniert auch bestens, um Stick Technik für Kinder zu unterrichten. Die Timbal kann zu diesem Zweck einfach ohne Ständer im Sitzen gespielt werden.

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Timbal aluminium 12''x70cm

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Compact timbal 12'' x 70cm for young sambistas! Smaller diameter, short shell and comfort rim - this small, light compact timbal is ideal for kids and the new generation of youngster sambistas!

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Timbal aluminium 14''x80cm

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14'' x 80cm timbal - compact size for big time soundJust what we needed: the perfect in-between-size between the standard 90cm timbal and the short 70cm timbal for shorter sambistas.This 80cm timbal is an ideal size if you are looking for a compact timbal without having to cut back on sound quality. The diametre is a standard 14'' - same as the high timbals, only that the body is shorter. The Contemporanea PRO series builds with thick-walled aluminium giving their instruments a full and voluminous sound. 16 hooks and the specially designed timbal head make this timbal super attractive and also allow the the typical extra-high Bahia style pitching without any efforts. Aluminium timbals sound sharper than wooden timbals. If you play many outdoor gigs with your bloco, you'll find the sound of this aluminium timbal easier to recognise as it is more present. If it rains much where you live, no more worries about your instrument as aluminium timbals are really easy to maintain and they don't give much about humidity. Keep in mind that 16 tension hooks mean a lot of hardware, you will notice this in the weight of the instrument, even though this 80cm version already saves you almost 1 kg compared to the 90cm / 16 hook model. If you plan to walk many street parades, you might be better off with a lighter model. The polished aluminium is definitively an eye-catcher, and the chromed comfort rim protects your hands.

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Timbal for kids - Brazilian hand drum for little sambistasEverything a size smaller and lighter please, but with good sound!With this pretty tiny timbal even the youngest can take off at Samba drumming. It 's only 50 cm high and has a comfort rim - just like the big ones.Light-weight beginners' and kids' instrument for the new Samba generation!

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Timbal Selfie 14''x90cm blue

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Timbal Selfie 14''x90cm blue

Alu Timbal 14'' x 90 cm with 16 hooks, Selfie blue, GopeSelfie – metallic effect colors by Gope!Stylish powder coating with a shiny, eye-catching finish – perfect for stage and street gigs!Gope focuses on lightweight construction and uses slightly thinner aluminum for the shells compared to other brands. This makes even 16-hook timbals well-suited for long rehearsals and street parades – easy to handle and comfortable to carry. Despite the extra hardware, the instrument remains manageable and impresses with powerful sound and sleek design.Timbaleiro Trend for Bahia and Rio Vibes!16-hook timbals can be tuned extra high! The additional tension hooks and reinforcement elements distribute the pressure more evenly across the shell, making even extreme tunings possible. This results in rich bass tones and crisp slaps. Compared to wood, aluminum adds a sharper, more defined sound while offering practical advantages: it’s low-maintenance, weather-resistant, and durable.The shell is welded at the seam, allowing for better resonance and a fuller sound.A timbal that stands out with high-quality craftsmanship, powerful sound, and modern design!

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Timbal Didá 14''x90cm red

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Timbal Didá 14''x90cm red

Aluminium timbal 14'' x 90 cm with 16 hooks, model DIDÁ - GopeRed is the colour of the Banda Feminina Didá, a female-only bloco afro for women in Salvador, founded in 1993. The band is surrounded by a strong social network which has been facilitating education for women and children for many years. Besides Samba Reggae, the organisation also teaches dance, singing, artisanal work and various other skills. Gope has dedicated this line to Didá and we are happy to be able to have it in our range for you.Timbaleiro trend from Salvador da Bahia: timbals with 16 tension hooks can be pitched up really high! The hooks spread the pression equally on the shell of the drum, like this your shell will not suffer any damage, even with the highest tuning. Nice, deep bass sound and crispy slaps are a nice to have with aluminium instruments, the whole sound has the typical sharp note. Aluminium instruments are pretty easy to maintain, weather doesn't harm them much and they are robust. The seam of the body is welded. Welded shells produce a higher and more audible part of shell sound due to more constant vibration, Gope welds all its instruments. The hardware and the comfort rim match the red colour of the shell.Keep in mind - more hardware means more weight! Let the carnival begin!

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Timbal 14''x90cm yellow

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Alu Timbal 14'' x 90 cm with 16 hooks, yellow - GopeStylish and longlasting powder coating and strong sound, perfect for stage and street gigs!Gope focuses on lightweight construction and uses slightly thinner aluminum for the shells compared to other brands. This makes even 16-hook timbals well-suited for long rehearsals and street parades – easy to handle and comfortable to carry. Despite the extra hardware, the instrument remains manageable and impresses with powerful sound and sleek design.Timbaleiro Trend for Bahia and Rio Vibes!16-hook timbals can be tuned extra high! The additional tension hooks and reinforcement elements distribute the pressure more evenly across the shell, making even extreme tunings possible. This results in rich bass tones and crisp slaps. Compared to wood, aluminum adds a sharper, more defined sound while offering practical advantages: it’s low-maintenance, weather-resistant, and durable.The shell is welded at the seam, allowing for better resonance and a fuller sound.A timbal that stands out with high-quality craftsmanship, powerful sound, and modern design!

€297.00*

Timbal wood 14''x70cm

Gope

Timbal wood 14''x70cm

Short wood timbal 14'' x 70 cm with 6 tension hooks - warm sound and lower tuning70 cm timbals are perfect for shorter sambistas, youngsters and kids. They are light and easy to carry. This one has a comfort rim and good quality light hardware - just like the tall timbals. 70cm hand drum for street Samba, Samba Reggae blocos, indoor and outdoor gigs! Timbaleiros who prefer the warmer sound of wood instruments are just right here. The timbal has 6 lugs and a wood shell, we recommend this instrument for lower, not too tense pitching. The timbal has a lovely warm bass and slaps sound just right in the mid frequencies. The hardware is black, plates and comfort rim come in the typical Gope design.

€129.00*

Timbal aluminium 14''x90cm

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Timbal aluminium 14''x90cm

Aluminium timbal with 8 tension hooks, by ContemporaneaTimbals made of aluminium sound sharper than wooden timbals. So if you play many outdoor gigs, you´ll find an advantage in the sound simply because it is more present than a wood timbal. And if you can´t make friends with central-European climate, at least you can now take your timbal outside without having to worry. Aluminium timbals are pragmatically rain resistant though of course if they get wet, they need some attention.The tension hoop is rounded off so can comfortably play, and the polished aluminium is rustical and shiny-shiny!Street-timbal by heart!

€280.99

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm

Contemporânea

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm

Timbal 14'' x 70 cm - aluminium, 16 tension hooks The new trend from Salvador da Bahia: a timbal with16 hooks. Tune your timbal up to get some awesome slaps and fantastic sounds! The 16 hooks spread the force by pressure equally all over the shell. The 70 cm height is practical for smaller timbaleiros or youngsters.Aluminium timbals sound sharper than wooden timbals. If you play many gigs with your bloco, you already have a sound advantage. And if you haven´t managed to make friends with certain European climate zones, at least you don´t need to worry about your instrument any more. The aluminium timba is not picky about rain - and sounds great!A minor downer to be mentioned: More tension hooks unfortunately mean more weight. If you plan to walk many street parades, you might be better off with a lighter modell.The polished aluminium in a treat for the eye, and the chromed comfort rim takes care of your hands.

€319.00

Timbal wood 14''x80cm

Contemporânea

Timbal wood 14''x80cm

Wood timbal by Contemporanea in their compact 80cm intermediate format with full 14'' diameter, rich warm bass for Reggae and Rio sounds!

€225.01*

Timbal Custom 14''x90cm Serie 2

Timbra

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Timbra Custom Series - Limited Edition foiled 14''x90cm TimbalBeautiful special edition with a design to die for, absolute pro-sound properties, aluminium for strong volume and 16 hooks for the crispest tuning. Powerful open tones and massive bass. Only to be given into extremely good sambista hands ;)

€286.00*

Timbal Custom 14''x90cm Serie 3

Timbra

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Timbra Custom Series - Limited Edition foiled 14''x90cm TimbalBeautiful special edition with a design to die for, absolute pro-sound properties, aluminium for strong volume and 16 hooks for the crispest tuning. Powerful open tones and massive bass. Only to be given into extremely good sambista hands ;)

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Timbal 14''x90cm orange

Gope

Timbal 14''x90cm orange

Allrounder aluminium timbal 14'' x 90 cm with 10 hooks, powder-coated finish - orange - GopeBig time bass tones and smacky slaps are en vogue with this model, 10 hooks allow for crisp tuning. Aluminium timbals add a sharper touch to your sound especially for street- and any outdoor gigs. This type of timbal is super easy to maintain, weather resistant and robust. The hardware is trimmed to a minimum weight - typical Gope style for lightweight construction; a rounded comfort rim makes playing particularly comfortable. The shell is welded at the seam, which emphasises more shell content in the sound, as the materials can resonate better. Nice all-rounder for all styles!

€263.00*

Timbal 14''x90cm green

Gope

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Allrounder aluminium timbal 14'' x 90 cm with 10 hooks, powder-coated finish - green - GopeBig time bass tones and smacky slaps are en vogue with this model, 10 hooks allow for crisp tuning. Aluminium timbals add a sharper touch to your sound especially for street- and any outdoor gigs. This type of timbal is super easy to maintain, weather resistant and robust. The hardware is trimmed to a minimum weight - typical Gope style for lightweight construction; a rounded comfort rim makes playing particularly comfortable. The shell is welded at the seam, which emphasises more shell content in the sound, as the materials can resonate better. Nice all-rounder for all styles!

€260.00*

Timbal 14''x70cm Didá red

Gope

Timbal 14''x70cm Didá red

Timbal 14'' x 70 cm aluminium - DIDÁ red 16 hooksDidá (Banda Feminina) is a bloco afro for women in Salvador, founded by Neguinho do Samba, which performs afro-Brazilian percussion, rehearses publicly in the heart of Salvador and has long been very successful. Gope has created a tribute to the group with its signature instrument series Didá in several colours. This series supports Didá's mission to empower women through music.Stylish powder coating – perfect for stage and street gigs! Compact timbal in 70cm, ideal for shorter sambistas. At 14", it has a full diameter and can be tuned to a crisp pitch with 16 tension hooks. Short shells have less sustain, so if you want more oomph, take a look at the 80cm and 90cm timbals. Aluminium is perfect for all weather conditions, is easy to clean and robust. Gope is known for its lightweight construction and beautiful powder-coated finish.Gope focuses on lightweight construction and uses slightly thinner aluminum for the shells compared to other brands. This makes even 16-hook timbals well-suited for long rehearsals and street parades – easy to handle and comfortable to carry. Despite the extra hardware, the instrument remains manageable and impresses with powerful sound and sleek design.Timbaleiro Trend for Bahia and Rio Vibes!16-hook timbals can be tuned extra high! The additional tension hooks and reinforcement elements distribute the pressure more evenly across the shell, making even extreme tunings possible. This results in rich bass tones and crisp slaps. Compared to wood, aluminum adds a sharper, more defined sound while offering practical advantages: it’s low-maintenance, weather-resistant, and durable.The shell is welded at the seam, allowing for better resonance and a fuller sound.A compact timbal that stands out with high-quality craftsmanship, powerful sound, and modern design!

€270.00*

Timbal 14''x70cm yellow

Gope

Timbal 14''x70cm yellow

Timbal 14'' x 70 cm aluminium, yellow, 16 hooks - GopeCompact timbal in 70cm, ideal for shorter sambistas. At 14", it has a full diameter and can be tuned to a crisp pitch with 16 tension hooks. Short shells have less sustain, so if you want more oomph, take a look at the 80cm and 90cm timbals. Aluminium is perfect for all weather conditions, is easy to clean and robust. Gope is known for its lightweight construction and beautiful powder-coated finish.Gope focuses on lightweight construction and uses slightly thinner aluminum for the shells compared to other brands. This makes even 16-hook timbals well-suited for long rehearsals and street parades – easy to handle and comfortable to carry. Despite the extra hardware, the instrument remains manageable and impresses with powerful sound and sleek design and stylish powder coating.Timbaleiro:a trend for Bahia and Rio Vibes!16-hook timbals can be tuned extra high! The additional tension hooks and reinforcement elements distribute the pressure more evenly across the shell, making even extreme tunings possible. This results in rich bass tones and crisp slaps. Compared to wood, aluminum adds a sharper, more defined sound while offering practical advantages: it’s low-maintenance, weather-resistant, and durable.The shell is welded at the seam, allowing for better resonance and a fuller sound.A compact timbal that stands out with high-quality craftsmanship, powerful sound, and modern design!

€270.00*

Timbal 14''x70cm purple

Gope

Timbal 14''x70cm purple

Compact alu timbal 14'' x 70 cm with 10 hooks, powder-coated finish - purple - GopeA compact 70 cm timbal, perfect for shorter sambistas. With a 14" diameter, it delivers a full-bodied sound with rich bass and crisp slaps. The 10 tension hooks allow for a traditional medium high and crisp tuning. Aluminum timbals add a sharper tone, especially for street gigs, and are low-maintenance, weather-resistant, and durable.Gope’s hardware is designed for a lightweight build, and the rounded comfortrim makes playing particularly comfortable. The shell is welded at the seam, enhancing resonance and allowing the materials to vibrate more freely for a fuller sound.A compact all-rounder for all styles!

€240.00*

Timbal 14''x90cm red

Timbra

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€264.00*

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Timbra

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