Contemporanea C-PIE03 - LEG TALL FOR SURDO
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Contemporanea
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
The C-PIE03 fits within the spirit of modern percussion stands dedicated to batucadas and samba ensembles: lightweight, robust, and quick to set up hardware. Its "high" format with a small triangle primarily targets ergonomics, allowing for a consistent striking height without complex adjustments, while remaining easily disassemblable to keep pace with performance demands.
Who This Surdo Stand Is For
This stand is intended for percussionists of beginner to advanced levels who play surdo in batucada, samba-reggae, Afro-Brazilian, or street music styles, and who seek a stable support rather than a strap carry. It is particularly suitable for musicians who alternate between rehearsals and travel and want a reliable, compact, and fast tripod while maintaining a comfortable posture over time.
Features and Innovations
Built around an anodized aluminum tripod, the C-PIE03 emphasizes practicality: it disassembles without tools in seconds, simplifying transport and storage. Height adjustment is intuitive by pushing the tubes, with an adjustment range of about plus or minus 6 cm. The stand is compatible with surdos from 18 to 22 inches, considering shell height and player size to maintain an appropriate playing head height.
Sound Characteristics
A surdo stand does not influence the sound like changing the drumhead or shell would, but it directly impacts your attack and consistency. By stabilizing the instrument and maintaining a consistent striking height, this tripod helps achieve clearer hits, more controlled rebound, and better dynamic precision, especially during fast passages and typical batucada calls.
The choice of an anodized aluminum structure also favors mobile use: less fatigue during transport and quick setup, which translates concretely into more comfort and consistency in playing, rehearsal after rehearsal.
Technical specifications
| Category | support | Color | Grey |
| Type | Stand | Finishing | Aluminum |
| Material | aluminium | ||
| Height | 80 cm | For 18 to 22-inch surdos with a shell height around 45 to 50 cm | player height between 170 cm and 185 cm, playing head height = 91 cm plus or minus 3 cm |
| Height adjustment | approximately plus or minus 6 cm by pushing the tubes | For 18 to 22-inch surdos with a shell height around 60 cm | player height between 190 cm and 200 cm, playing head height = 91 cm plus or minus 3 cm |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Contemporanea C-PIE03 compatible with a 20-inch surdo?
This model accommodates surdos ranging from 18 to 22 inches, which includes a 20-inch diameter.
What playing height does this surdo stand provide?
The tripod height is 80 cm. The telescoping tube adjustment allows for about ± 6 cm of variation. The resulting drumhead height is specified at 91 cm ± 3 cm depending on the shell and the player’s size.
For what percussionist height is this stand designed?
With a surdo height of 45 to 50 cm, the stand is suitable for players between 170 and 185 cm tall. A surdo approximately 60 cm high corresponds to a player height between 190 and 200 cm.
Does the surdo stand dismantle quickly?
The anodized aluminum structure disassembles without tools in a few seconds to facilitate transport and storage.
Can a tripod improve the surdo’s stability in batucada?
The tripod maintains the surdo at a consistent striking height, promoting a more regular attack. This stability helps control rebound during fast passages and batucada calls.
