Ralph Irizarry Signature Series Timbales - 14" & 15"
Timbalero Ralph Irizarry redefined the way percussion was used in Latin jazz with his bands Timbalaye and Son Cafe.
"My purpose with Timbale was to take the kind of rhythms that Mongo Santamaria and Willie Bobo did with Cal Tjader way back when, and bring it into the 21st century. With Son Cafe, I did something else. I eliminated the bongos and played the bongo bell and timbale bell at the same time. There's a bongo player implied when you hear that bell. I did the double-bell thing on the Best Kept Secret recording, which was innovative for the U.S., if not anywhere else."
Tycoon Percussion works very closely with professional musicians around the world who regularly provide useful feedback from their live playing situations. This type of input allows for Tycoon to maintain our high quality standards as well as to develop innovative products that meet the ever changing needs of today's professional drummers and percussionists. Anyone who plays Tycoon Percussion has the luxury of knowing that their gear will always be ready to perform day in and day out.
Features:
Superior quality and authenticity in sound designed for the professional or advanced player
Designed in collaboration with Master Timbalero Ralph Irizarry
Unique black satin finish and featuring Ralph's signature nameplate
14" & 15" diameter, 6 1/2"" deep shells are made from stainless steel
Includes heavy duty, fully height-adjustable, tilting timbale stand, cowbell mounting bracket, Tycoon TW-60 cowbell, pair of timbale sticks, and tuning wrench
An excellent addition to any musician's set up
Blocks and various Percussion accessories available as additional options
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