Latin Percussion 14 AND 15 - TONY SUCCAR SIGNATURE

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Timbales are a cornerstone of Afro-Caribbean and Latin music, having become over time an essential instrument to drive the group's dynamics, mark breaks, and interact with brass sections. This set fits within that tradition with a traditional tuning and a very popular 14-inch and 15-inch configuration, while adding a striking visual identity thanks to its Rainbow Chrome finish. Designed as a complete solution, these timbales aim for versatile use, from rehearsals to stage performance, with hardware suited for energetic playing.

Who This Drum/Instrument Is For

These timbales are intended both for drummers wishing to incorporate Latin colors into their kit and for percussionists seeking an effective, stable, and expressive pair of timbales. The handling is well suited for beginner to intermediate levels thanks to the standard size, included accessories, and ergonomic adjustable stand. They naturally fit in salsa, Latin jazz, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, pop, and urban music, wherever a clear attack, incisive accents, and breaks that cut through the mix are desired.

Features and Innovations

The choice of a double-braced stand provides a solid base, especially appreciated when playing becomes intense (cascara, golpes, rimshots, fast phrases). The adjustable height allows easy alignment of the timbales to your posture, matching the height of an acoustic drum kit or percussion set, and optimizing access to the heads and hoops for stick strikes. The set comes with a cowbell mount, an essential detail for building a complete playing station, organizing patterns, and seamlessly switching between cowbell and timbales without reinstalling additional hardware.

The traditional tuning promotes precise and gradual adjustment. You can thus move from a looser tension, ideal for wide and resonant sounds, to a tighter tension for a drier and more responsive feel, depending on style and venue. The Rainbow Chrome finish finally adds a strong stage dimension: the appearance may vary from one instrument to another, meaning your pair naturally stands out.

Sound

With steel shells, you get a distinctive sonic signature: immediate attack, pronounced brightness, and significant projection. Steel emphasizes transients, making accents very clear even within a dense band. On stage, this clarity helps "cut through" the mix, especially against brass, guitars, and keyboards.

The combination of 14-inch and 15-inch diameters offers a complementary duo: the smaller shell responds quickly with a higher, more nervous register, while the larger one provides more body and depth. The 6.5-inch depth contributes to a direct response with controlled sustain, practical for maintaining clean and articulated playing in fast patterns. By adjusting the tuning, you can favor a more singing sound for open passages or a drier tone for tight patterns and percussive breaks.

Technical specifications

Category	timbales	Accessories included	Sticks, Stand, With attachment / Stand, Tuning key
Type	timbales	Color	Multicolor
Material	steel	Finishing	laque_brillant
Skin type	Synthetic	Diameter	14 "

Shell diameters	14 inches and 15 inches	Finish	Rainbow Chrome (color may differ from image, each pair of timbales is unique)
Depth	6.5 inches	Tuning	traditional
Hardware	Black Nickel	Stand	double-braced, height adjustable