Contemporanea C-TIM05 TIMBAL 14" X 90CM 16 LUGS ALUMINIUM

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The timbal has established itself as one of the flagship instruments in street percussion ensembles, notably due to its ability to cut through a dense mix and deliver clear rhythmic calls. In an aluminum configuration, it emphasizes power and clarity of strikes, a choice appreciated when the percussion needs to remain intelligible outdoors, amidst other instruments and a moving audience.

Who This Timbal Is For

This timbal is perfectly suited for beginner percussionists who want a responsive instrument that is easy to make sound, while offering enough room for intermediate players seeking finer tuning and dynamic response. It excels in styles focused on energy and projection such as batucada, samba-reggae, percussive brass bands, and street formations, where impact and clarity of accents are essential.

Features and Innovations

With its 16 lugs, this timbal focuses on more controlled tuning than a lighter setup, distributing tension evenly across the entire diameter. The result: a better-held skin, more comfortable adjustment, and a more consistent response depending on the striking area. The 14-inch size remains a very practical standard for articulating fast patterns, managing dynamics, and maintaining a good balance between low end and presence, while the 90 cm height contributes to the "long shell" character sought by many percussionists.

Sound

The aluminum shell gives the timbal a distinctive sonic signature: a quick attack, a well-defined high spectrum, and an immediate response sensation under the hand or stick. This material favors direct projection, particularly useful outdoors or in a large ensemble, as accents and calls remain clear and audible.

The 14-inch diameter provides a solid and versatile foundation: enough body to support the groove while retaining the precision needed for fast rhythmic phrases. The 90 cm height contributes to the instrument's ample character and marked presence, while remaining consistent with mobile play and the street percussion aesthetic.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Large	Depth	90 cm
Category	Brazilian	Color	Grey
Type	timbao	Hardware	Chromed
Material	aluminium	Diameter	14 "
Skin type	Synthetic

Height	90 cm	Number of lugs	16
Shell material	aluminum