Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Schnellar Alto 660
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Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH
Schnellar Alto 660
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This Schnellar Alto 660 is a serious instrument built for the discerning orchestral percussionist. The build quality is exceptional, delivering that classic Viennese timpani sound Mahler and Strauss loved. It’s a real commitment, but the tonal purity and responsiveness are unparalleled for authentic historical performance practice.
Product Description
- Wiener Pauken Produktions GmbH Schnellar Alto 660
- Alto Timpani
- Hans Schnellar model
- Hans Schnellar system
- Tonal range: B - F
- Shell diameter: 590 mm
- Head diameter: 660 mm
- Shell height: 440 mm
- Playing height: 680 mm
- Total height including tuning crank: 780 mm
- Wide brass foot
- The tonal range 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
- • Hand-hammered copper shell delivers exceptional resonance and projection.
- • Goat skin heads offer a warm, nuanced, and historically accurate timbre.
- • Hans Schnellar system provides remarkably smooth and responsive tuning.
- • Wide brass feet ensure stability and a connection to the stage.
- • The goat skin heads require more maintenance and are susceptible to humidity changes.
- • Limited tonal range (B-F) restricts versatility for modern compositions.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most percussionists.
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