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General information

Contrary to the opinion of many percussionists in Europe, in Salvador the timbal is not a typical instrument in samba reggae or in the drum groups of the Blocos Afro. Either the timbal is completely absent or it is only used for a short time during stage performances: here and there to accompany a vocal intro, here and there in a break in a question-and-answer game with the bateria, and that's it. In Europe, on the other hand, the timbal is often used across styles within a group. Samba-reggae grooves, like ilê aiyê rhythms, are often spiced up with the sharp sounds of the timbal .

The timbal was popularised by Carlinhos Brown and his group Timbalada. With this group, the name of the instrument says it all: Timbal ada. The ending -ada is used in Portuguese to emphasise that there is a lot of something. And there are a lot of timbals in Timbalada. During timbalada street parades, there are often several rows of timbaleiros in front of the bateria, which have a decisive influence on the overall sound.

Tips and tricks

Maintenance

Occasional light oiling of the threads on the tensioning hooks will keep the nuts moving smoothly. Relaxing the head after playing will prevent the shell from warping.

Tuning

Starting with the axé bands from Bahia, an extremely high tuning of the timbal has become more and more popular. In the past, 6 tension hooks were standard, but nowadays you often find timbales with 8, 10 and 16 tension hooks. In this way, the great force generated by a high skin tuning and exerted on the shell is evenly distributed.

It is best to tune the drum 'crosswise'. This means that you start by changing the tuning on one tensioning hook, then move to the opposite tensioning hook to loosen or tighten the nut. Then you put the wrench on the next hook, and so on, until you have reached the desired pitch. If you place a hand in the middle of the head and strike the head with a stick close to the tensioning hook, you will hear the sound the head makes at that point. This allows you to check the pitch at each hook. The aim is to have the same pitch at each hook.
Using a spanner with a ratchet function makes tuning easier.

Timbals

Timbal Custom 14''x90cm Serie 3

Timbra

Timbal Custom 14''x90cm Serie 3

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 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 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.Compact timbal in 70cm, ideal for kids, students and short 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.

€270.00*

Timbal Selfie 14''x70cm blue

Gope

Timbal Selfie 14''x70cm blue

Timbal 14'' x 70 cm aluminium - selfie blue 16 hooksCompact timbal in 70cm, ideal for kids, students and short 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.

€270.00*

Timbal 14''x90cm green

Gope

Timbal 14''x90cm green

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''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*

New

Timbal 14''x90cm purple

Gope

Timbal 14''x90cm purple

Allrounder aluminium timbal 14'' x 90 cm with 10 hooks, powder-coated finish - purple - 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 aluminium 14''x70cm

Contemporânea

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm

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 wood 14''x90cm blue

Contemporânea

Timbal wood 14''x90cm blue

Timbal 14'' x 90 cm - wood, ocean blueThe classic 90 cm timbal made of plywood sheets and covered with a thick layer of ocean blue paint and a second layer of clear lacquer giving it visual depth. 90 cm timbals have a larger sound body according to which they sound more voluminous than short timbals. The timba is well-made and of the reliable Contemporanea standard, robust and suitable for street gigs 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 fibreglass 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.

€279.00*

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm

Contemporânea

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm

Timbal 14'' x 70 cm - 16 hooks, varnished woodThe new trend from Salvador da Bahia: a timbal with 16 tension rods. This timbal easily pitches up high for the authentic Bahia sound. The 16 tension rods spread the force of the pressure evenly onto the body.The instrument is made of varnished plywood sheets.Theoretically you can pitch this timbal up the same as an aluminium timbal with 16 hooks, nevertheless, it sounds nicer and warmer if you leave some of the characteristic low tuning which makes a wood shell sounds especially pretty.The timba is well-made and of the reliable Contemporanea standard, robust and suitable for street gigs 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 super nylon heads which have a special fibreglass 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.

€274.00*

Timbal aluminium 14''x90cm

Timbra

Timbal aluminium 14''x90cm

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*

DEAL

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm DEAL

Izzo

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm DEAL

Timbal 14'' x 70 cm - aluminiumCompact street timbal made of aluminium sheet, ideal for kids, younger or shorter sambistas.The sound of aluminium timbals is sharper than that of wooden timbals. Great sound for good vibes in your bloco, and aluminium is resistant to weather conditions, making it ideal for street gigs and parades. The 70 cm height is a practical compact size for smaller sambistas or for kids and teenagers. The shell is fitted with a comfort rim.The aluminium is brushed for a matt finish and has excellent sound characteristics.

€139.00* €161.00* (13.66% saved)

Timbal Custom 14''x90cm Serie 2

Timbra

Timbal Custom 14''x90cm Serie 2

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 aluminium 14''x80cm

Izzo

Timbal aluminium 14''x80cm

80cm timbal - slightly shortened shell with full sound experience and 14'' diameter. Brushed aluminum for matt look

€170.00*

Timbal aluminium 14''x80cm

Izzo

Timbal aluminium 14''x80cm

Timbal 14‘’ x 80 cm - aluminium with 16 tension rods - crisp street timbal sound in a compact intermediate sizeThe perfect intermediate size between the 90cm standard timbal and the short 70cm timbal.This 80cm timbal is the ideal size for you if you are looking for a compact timbal without having to compromise on sound. The diameter is 14‘’, the same as the taller 90cm timbals, only the shell is slightly shorter. In contrast to wooden timbals, aluminium always sounds a little sharper and punchier. Timbals with 16 tension rods can be tuned really high, the high number of hooks distribute the forces evenly across the shell. Rich and crisp slaps, powerful open tones and full basses characterise this compact instrument. With an aluminium shell, you don't have to worry about rainy weather, even during a carnival parade.Many Axé pop bands as well as traditional blocos have been following the trend of tuning timbals extremely high for years now. More tension hooks transfer the high forces generated when pitching the instrument very high to the shell. This invention paved the way for this trend: The shell is built for extremely high tunings that could not be reached with a more traditional timbal.More material (tension hooks, reinforcing elements) naturally also adds weight, but at 80cm you save a few grams thanks to the shorter shell.Crisp, high sound, robust and stylish to play in a variety of styles.

€199.00*

Timbal aluminium 14''x80cm

Izzo

Timbal aluminium 14''x80cm

Timbal 14‘’ x 80 cm - crisp street timbal sound in a compact intermediate size80cm high shells are the perfect intermediate size between the 90cm standard timbal and the short 70cm timbal.Ideal if you are looking for a compact instrument without having to compromise on sound. The diameter is 14‘’ - the same as the full-size timbals, except that the shell is slightly shorter. In contrast to wooden timbals, aluminium always sounds a little sharper and punchier. Crisp slaps, powerful open tones and rich basses characterise this compact instrument. With an aluminium shell, you don't have to worry about wind and rain, even during a carnival parade. With 6 hooks, the timbal is more suitable for regular tuning and not excessively high pitches, but it has less hardware than timbals with many hooks and therefore weighs considerably less. Well built, crisp sound, robust and can be used in a variety of styles.

€159.00*

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm

Contemporânea

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm

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!

€258.00*

Timbal 14''x70cm red

Contemporânea

Timbal 14''x70cm red

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 14''x70cm citrus green

Contemporânea

Timbal 14''x70cm citrus green

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 blue

Contemporânea

Timbal 14''x70cm blue

Timbal 14'' x 70 cm - wood, blue colorThe short 70 cm timbal for smaller timbaleiros is made of varnished plywood sheets, painted with a thick layer of deep blue 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*

Timbals

Timbal aluminium 14''x90cm

Contemporânea

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!

€281.00*

Timbal 14''x70cm blue

Contemporânea

Timbal 14''x70cm blue

Timbal 14'' x 70 cm - wood, blue colorThe short 70 cm timbal for smaller timbaleiros is made of varnished plywood sheets, painted with a thick layer of deep blue 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 purple

Gope

Timbal 14''x70cm purple

Timbal 14'' x 70cm aluminium - puple, 10 hooks - GopeCompact timbal in 70cm, ideal for kids, students and short sambistas. At 14", it has a full diameter and can be tuned to a classical with its 10 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.

€240.00*

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.Compact timbal in 70cm, ideal for kids, students and short 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.

€270.00*

Timbal Selfie 14''x70cm blue

Gope

Timbal Selfie 14''x70cm blue

Timbal 14'' x 70 cm aluminium - selfie blue 16 hooksCompact timbal in 70cm, ideal for kids, students and short 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.

€270.00*

Timbal aluminium 14''x80cm

Izzo

Timbal aluminium 14''x80cm

80cm timbal - slightly shortened shell with full sound experience and 14'' diameter. Brushed aluminum for matt look

€170.00*

New

Timbal 14''x90cm purple

Gope

Timbal 14''x90cm purple

Allrounder aluminium timbal 14'' x 90 cm with 10 hooks, powder-coated finish - purple - 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 aluminium 14''x70cm

Contemporânea

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm

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 Selfie 14''x90cm blue

Gope

Timbal Selfie 14''x90cm blue

Aluminium timbal 14'' x 90 cm with 16 hooks, Selfie Blue, Gope#Selfie - effect colours from Gope!Stylish powder coating with a lot of bling for your stage and street gigs!Gope uses thinner steel sheet which saves some weight and makes the instrument perfect for parades and outdoor gigs where you wear the timbal on a strap. Naturally it will weigh a bit more than a timba with less hardware but full sound and a smart look totally make up for that!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. The hardware matches the shell color, so does the comfort rim. Keep in mind - more hardware means more weight!

€297.00*

Timbal wood 14''x90cm blue

Contemporânea

Timbal wood 14''x90cm blue

Timbal 14'' x 90 cm - wood, ocean blueThe classic 90 cm timbal made of plywood sheets and covered with a thick layer of ocean blue paint and a second layer of clear lacquer giving it visual depth. 90 cm timbals have a larger sound body according to which they sound more voluminous than short timbals. The timba is well-made and of the reliable Contemporanea standard, robust and suitable for street gigs 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 fibreglass 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.

€279.00*

Timbal 14''x70cm yellow

Gope

Timbal 14''x70cm yellow

Timbal 14'' x 70 cm aluminium - yellow, 16 hooksCompact timbal in 70cm, ideal for kids, students and short 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.

€270.00*

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 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 Custom 14''x90cm Serie 3

Timbra

Timbal Custom 14''x90cm Serie 3

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 Didá 14''x90cm red

Gope

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!

€330.00*

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm

Contemporânea

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm

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!

€258.00*

Timbal 14''x70cm red

Contemporânea

Timbal 14''x70cm red

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 14''x70cm citrus green

Contemporânea

Timbal 14''x70cm citrus green

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 aluminium 14''x70cm

Contemporânea

Timbal aluminium 14''x70cm

Timbal 14'' x 70 cm - 16 hooks, varnished woodThe new trend from Salvador da Bahia: a timbal with 16 tension rods. This timbal easily pitches up high for the authentic Bahia sound. The 16 tension rods spread the force of the pressure evenly onto the body.The instrument is made of varnished plywood sheets.Theoretically you can pitch this timbal up the same as an aluminium timbal with 16 hooks, nevertheless, it sounds nicer and warmer if you leave some of the characteristic low tuning which makes a wood shell sounds especially pretty.The timba is well-made and of the reliable Contemporanea standard, robust and suitable for street gigs 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 super nylon heads which have a special fibreglass 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.

€274.00*

Timbal Custom 14''x90cm Serie 2

Timbra

Timbal Custom 14''x90cm Serie 2

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*