Contemporanea CL-TIM02P - TIMBAL 12" X 70CM ALU ARC. PRO - 6 TIR. - LIGHT

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

The timbal belongs to the large family of Afro-Caribbean and Latin orchestral percussion, where attack precision and accent clarity are essential. With an aluminum shell, this model takes a decidedly modern approach: an instrument that prioritizes projection, clarity, and consistency, while remaining practical to handle thanks to a "light" shell. The pro hoop and 6-tension rod configuration align with this goal: offering a timbal built for intensive playing, rehearsals, and stage use, with reliable tuning stability.

Who This Timbal Is For

This timbal is aimed both at serious beginner musicians seeking a clear and robust instrument, and intermediate percussionists looking for a responsive shell that is easy to tune. Its 12-inch diameter is well suited to contexts requiring a precise and incisive sound: salsa, son, merengue, Latin jazz, batucada, marching band, as well as pop arrangements where a sharp percussive color is desired. In studio and live settings, the aluminum helps it cut through the mix, which is a real asset for fast patterns, calls, and breaks.

Features and Innovations

The design emphasizes efficiency: 6 tension rods allow direct tuning and even tension while maintaining simple mechanics for adjustment. The pro hoop provides stability during heavy striking and reduces the sensation of looseness when playing loudly or for extended periods. The light aluminum shell combines rigidity and practicality: less strain during transport while maintaining a crisp response. The plastic head is a performance-oriented choice, offering good resistance to humidity and temperature variations, which helps maintain consistency from one rehearsal to another.

Sound Characteristics

Aluminum gives the timbal a very clear sonic identity: fast attack, marked definition, and natural brightness. The strikes "snap" easily with clear projection, especially appreciated in dense ensembles (brass, amplifiers, multiple percussion) where each note must remain distinct. This material promotes an immediate response sensation, useful for ghost notes, fast rolls, and sharp accents.

The plastic head enhances this aesthetic: it offers stable tension, well-controlled dynamics, and good durability against sticks. Depending on tuning, you can steer the timbal toward a higher, more nervous register for calls and fast phrases, or aim for a rounder compromise while maintaining clear presence. The combination of aluminum shell and pro hoop contributes to a solid feel, with generally clearer harmonics and controlled sustain, ideal for clean rhythmic reading.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Small	Depth	70 cm
Category	Brazilian	Color	Grey
Type	timbao	Hardware	Chromed
Material	aluminium	Diameter	12 "
Skin type	Synthetic

Instrument	Timbal	Hoop	pro hoop
Shell	aluminum	Number of Tension Rods	6
Shell Design	light