Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Alto 700

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Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Alto 700

Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH

Mahler Alto 700

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 599913
Model: Mahler Alto 700
Category: Timpanis
Price: $15,453.90

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The Mahler Alto 700 is a beautifully crafted, historically informed instrument built for serious orchestral percussionists who prioritize authentic Viennese sound. It’s a direct lineage to Mahler and Strauss's timpanis—a real statement piece and a joy to play, but not for the casual player.

Product Description

  • Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Mahler Alto 700
  • Timpani
  • Gustav Mahler model
  • Hans Schnellar system
  • Tonal range: B - F
  • Shell diameter: 630 mm
  • Head diameter: 700 mm
  • Shell height: 570 mm
  • Playing height: 820 mm
  • Total height including tuning crank: 940 mm
  • Wide brass foot
  • The range of tones may vary in high humidity or extreme dryness
  • Reduction to the essentials for the highest sound quality and perfect functionality - the instrument consists exclusively of components that serve to produce sound
  • Heads made of goat skin
  • The hand-hammered copper shell and brass timpani feet (optionally also available in aluminium) connect the instrument to the stage and together they produce the typical Viennese timpani sound
  • so treasured by Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss
  • The technically simple tuning mechanism guarantees almost maintenance-free playing
  • All parts are handcrafted
  • thus slight deviations are possible
  • The hand-signed nameplate identifies each of our instruments as unique
  • Handmade in Austria
PROS
  • • Hand-hammered copper shell delivers a warm, resonant Viennese tone.
  • • Goat skin heads provide exceptional sensitivity and responsiveness.
  • • Hans Schnellar system offers reliable, precise tuning control.
  • • Wide brass feet ensure stability and a classic, stage-ready aesthetic.
CONS
  • • The tonal range (B-F) is somewhat limited for modern orchestral demands.
  • • Goat skin heads require more frequent maintenance and humidity adjustments.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most percussionists.

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Key Features

Size Alto
Bowl Material Hand-hammered Copper
Pedal Type Hans Schnellar
Range B - F
Head Goat Skin
Weight Approximately 75 kg (165 lbs - estimated, based on similar models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Schnellar's design is simpler, prioritizing a direct connection to the head for nuanced control, but lacks the wider range and speed of contemporary systems.
While other heads *can* be used, goat skin is crucial for achieving the historically accurate and characteristic Viennese timpani tone—substituting will alter the sound significantly.
Maintaining consistent humidity is key; a climate-controlled storage area is ideal, and regular head treatment with a specialized conditioner is highly recommended.

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