The Hardtke Berlin Classic Timpani
The new Berlin Classic Timpani are made in accordance with
1950's Berlin traditions with quality craftsmanship infusing
modern technology. This means that the Berlin Classic Timpani
combines the classic characteristic shape with a much improved
sound. The kettle is genuinely hand hammered into its characteristic
shape with more than thirty thousand strokes, which radically
changes the character of the copper and provides the kettle
with improved timbre and strength.
The newly designed bowls have been developed with assistance
from leading timpanists in Berlin. The result is increased volume
and a warmer timbre that projects into the concert hall better
than ever before. The adjustable pedal system is the well known
Ringer-style. However, the newly developed classic ratchet enables
an almost infinite variable operation. This system is the most
reliable available on the market and requires a minimum of maintenance.
The Hardtke Berlin Classic Timpani are offered in two bowl
shapes. The traditional heavier bowl, which produce an
articulate, dark, solid fundamental sound, that stays true to
the original Berliner timpani produced by Herr Günter Ringer
in the 1950's and 60's. The new standard Hardtke Berlin timpani
have brought back a sound that was exclusive to the great Berlin
Orchestras for the past 60 years. These timpani have a powerful
sound, blend and overtones that perfectly fit the Classic and
Romantic repertory.
The Dresden style bowl produces a beautiful, clear,
and sweet sound that blends with the orchestra in all musical
situations. These timpani are at home in the Classic Repertory
as well as modern music because of their clear pitch, warm sound,
and resonance. A slightly modified larger lip is offered, which
allows these timpani to play beautifully at all dynamic levels
with no distortion. Both models are equipped with the improved
Ringer type tuning pedal.
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