Contemporanea C-TIB01VE TIMBAL 14" X 70CM WOOD RED

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

The timbal (often associated with Afro-Brazilian traditions) has established itself as an essential instrument in percussion sections, notably for its ability to combine power, articulation, and expressiveness. Its elongated shape encourages very physical playing, with a wide palette of sounds produced by the hand (open, center, edge, slap). In this 14-inch x 70 cm format, it represents a popular standard appreciated for its versatility: large enough to deliver body in the low spectrum while remaining responsive and comfortable to handle on stage or in rehearsal.

Who This Drum/Timbal Is For

This 14-inch x 70 cm timbal is aimed both at motivated beginners seeking a serious-sized instrument and intermediate percussionists looking for an effective timbal to play in a group. Its size is particularly suited to styles where projection is essential: batucada, samba-reggae, Afro, fusion, street music, and "carnival" contexts. It also works very well in the studio to add an organic color and wooden grain that easily fits into a mix.

Features and Innovations

With its 14-inch diameter, this timbal offers a comfortable striking surface, ideal for securing right-hand/left-hand technique and stabilizing fast sequences. The 70 cm height helps find a natural posture, especially for standing play, where the striking angle strongly influences the clarity of slaps and the depth of bass tones. The red wood shell provides a more "acoustic" and lively feel under the hand, highly sought after for nuanced playing and timbre variations. Within a percussion ensemble, this type of timbal integrates easily, offering an interesting balance between presence, warmth, and attack.

Sound Characteristics

Wood directly influences the perception of attack, sustain, and projection. On a timbal, a red wood shell is generally appreciated for its warm and musical tone, with dense midranges that give relief to patterns and a sense of "roundness" on center strikes. This signature is particularly effective for achieving full bass and open tones that remain present even in noisy environments (group rehearsals, outdoors, stage).

The 14-inch diameter promotes a solid foundation in the low spectrum while maintaining the agility necessary for clear and punchy slaps. Depending on the chosen tension, you can orient the timbal toward a more "punchy" response (higher tension, more pronounced attack) or a more "massive" feel (moderate tension, more body). The result: an expressive instrument that highlights touch precision and rhythmic placement quality.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Medium	Depth	70 cm
Category	Brazilian	Color	Red
Type	timbao	Hardware	Chromed
Material	wood	Diameter	14 "
Skin type	Synthetic

Instrument	Timbal	Height	70 cm
Playing style	by hand (bass techniques, open tone, slap)	Shell material	red wood
Applications	batucada, samba-reggae, Afro-Latin, live groove, rehearsal, animation	Appearance	red wood