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Best Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Timpanis 2025

Premium Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH timpanis - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Orchestral For Classical For Opera For Symphony For Concert Band For Film Scoring
BRANDS: Adams Bergerault Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH
Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Soprano 660 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Soprano 660

by Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH
Symphony Concert Band Classical
Key Feature:
• Wide dynamic range
✓ PROS
  • • Wide dynamic range
  • • Essential classical voice
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and difficult to transport
  • • Needs professional maintenance

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Soprano 660Soprano TimpaniGustav Mahler modelHans Schnellar systemTonal range: C...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599907
$15,256
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Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Alto 700 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Alto 700

by Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH
Concert Band Opera Classical
Key Feature:
• Essential classical voice
✓ PROS
  • • Professional tuning mechanisms
  • • Precise pitch control
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and difficult to transport
  • • Advanced technique required

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Alto 700TimpaniGustav Mahler modelHans Schnellar systemTonal range: B - FShell...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599913
$15,454
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Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Tenor/Basso 770 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Tenor/Basso 770

by Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH
Orchestral Classical Symphony
Key Feature:
• Powerful orchestral foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Powerful orchestral foundation
  • • Professional tuning mechanisms
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and difficult to transport
  • • Needs professional maintenance

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Tenor/Basso 770Tenor/BassoGustav Mahler modelHans Schnellar systemTonal range:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 599916
$15,838
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Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Schnellar Alto 660 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Schnellar Alto 660

by Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH
Orchestral Classical Concert Band
Key Feature:
• Powerful orchestral foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Essential classical voice
  • • Precise pitch control
✗ CONS
  • • Needs professional maintenance
  • • Heavy and difficult to transport

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Schnellar Alto 660Alto TimpaniHans Schnellar modelHans Schnellar systemTonal range: B -...

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 598204
$14,453
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Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Schnellar Tenor/Basso 700 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Schnellar Tenor/Basso 700

by Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH
Opera Concert Band Classical
Key Feature:
• Powerful orchestral foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Professional tuning mechanisms
  • • Precise pitch control
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and difficult to transport
  • • Needs professional maintenance

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Schnellar Tenor/Basso 700Tenor/Bass TimpaniHans Schnellar modelHans Schnellar...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 598206
$14,848
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Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Piccolo 620 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Piccolo 620

by Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH
Film Scoring Concert Band Classical
Key Feature:
• Powerful orchestral foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Wide dynamic range
  • • Professional tuning mechanisms
✗ CONS
  • • Advanced technique required
  • • Heavy and difficult to transport

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Piccolo 620Piccolo TimpaniGustav Mahler modelHans Schnellar systemTonal range: D...

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599906
$15,047
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Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Schnellar Soprano 620 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Schnellar Soprano 620

by Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH
Concert Band Classical Opera
Key Feature:
• Precise pitch control
✓ PROS
  • • Essential classical voice
  • • Precise pitch control
✗ CONS
  • • Requires significant space
  • • Needs professional maintenance

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Schnellar Soprano 620Soprano TimpaniHans Schnellar modelHans Schnellar systemTonal...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 598202
$14,255
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