Adams 2PARFKG23L American Position

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Adams 2PARFKG23L American Position

Adams

2PARFKG23L American Position

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Product Info

Article Number: 375085
Brand: Adams
Model: 2PARFKG23L American Position
Category: Timpanis
Price: $3,517.80

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This Adams 2PARFKG23L is a beautifully crafted timpani, offering a warm, focused tone thanks to the copper kettle and clever tensioning. It's an excellent choice for serious students and intermediate players who need a reliable, easily transportable instrument with a comfortable playing height – a real step up from entry-level models.

Product Description

  • Adams 2PARFKG23L American Position
  • Pedal Kettle Drum
  • With copper kettle and fine tuner
  • Size: 23"
  • American position (deep timpani on the left)
  • Remo Renaissance Head
  • By using a patented tensioning system
  • the number of tensioning points for the head is reduced from six to three
  • From the inside
  • the tension is automatically distributed
  • so that the tension remains the same throughout the tensioning of the head
  • which also keeps the sound quality constant
  • The new
  • revolutionary height control makes it possible to adjust the kettle drum including the whole mechanism between 80 and 90 cm in height
  • The solution for young timpanists who would like to have their instrument a bit lower
  • The patented coupling system makes it possible to transport the timpani in every car
  • The frame is completely foldable and therefore easy to transport
  • Weight: 45 kg
PROS
  • • Copper kettle delivers warm, resonant, and complex overtones.
  • • Patented tensioning system ensures remarkably consistent pitch and response.
  • • Innovative height adjustment caters to a wider range of players, especially younger ones.
  • • Coupling system facilitates surprisingly easy transport and storage.
CONS
  • • The 23in size is somewhat limited in dynamic range compared to larger models.
  • • American position may not be preferred by all players accustomed to European setups.
  • • The price point places it firmly in the premium-priced category.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 23 in
Bowl Material Copper
Pedal Type Pedal Kettle Drum
Range Approximately A2 - F5 (dependent on tuning and player skill)
Head Remo Renaissance
Weight Approximately 75 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It promotes a more even distribution of tension, resulting in a clearer, more consistent tone across the head and a more responsive feel under the pedal.
Yes, copper imparts a richer, more complex harmonic profile, offering a warmer and more nuanced sound, particularly noticeable in the lower registers.
Adams has engineered it for reliability; however, like any moving part, occasional checks and tightening may be necessary to maintain optimal performance, but it's generally quite robust.

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