Latin Percussion LP257-KP - 14" AND 15" TIMBALES LATINA SIGNATURE KARL PERAZZO

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Timbales hold a central place in Afro-Cuban and Caribbean music and have since become essential in salsa, Latin jazz, pop, and funk due to their unique ability to articulate rhythm with a precise and percussive metallic sound. This carbon steel set fits within this tradition: a versatile double configuration designed to offer responsive playing and immediate presence, equally comfortable in rehearsals and live performances.

In the absence of manufacturer information on a specific series, this model can be positioned as a balanced solution: a complete set focused on efficiency, with essential accessories and an "Antique Bronze" finish featuring a bold look, ideal for those who want an instrument ready to integrate into a setup without additional necessary purchases.

Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument

This timbales set is aimed at beginner to intermediate musicians seeking a reliable configuration to learn the fundamentals (martillo, cascara, fills, calls), as well as more advanced players who need a simple, robust, and effective set for concerts, jams, and gigs. The 14 and 15 inch diameters are particularly suitable for salsa, Latin jazz, timba, merengue styles, as well as pop and funk contexts where sharp accents and a brightness that stands out in the mix are desired.

Features and Innovations

The "Traditional Tuning" system emphasizes simplicity and precision: the tension of the heads is quickly adjusted to adapt pitch and response to the hand, sticks, and musical context. The double base stand enhances stability, a key point for timbales as playing often alternates between powerful hits, rimshots, and fast patterns. The set comes with a bell mount, facilitating the integration of a bell (or compatible accessory) directly on the set for more ergonomic playing without adding multiple stands around you. The included timbale sticks and tuning key complete a pack designed for immediate play without additional basic purchases.

Sound

With carbon steel shells, you typically get a more bright and projective sound than softer alloys, with a very clear attack. This translates into a well-defined "click" on cascara patterns and an energetic response on center hits, useful for supporting a dense group (brass, piano, bass, congas). Carbon steel highlights precision and presence, helping to keep rhythmic figures clean even at high tempos.

The 14 inch and 15 inch combination allows for naturally constructed phrases: the 14 inch provides sharper accents and a sense of speed, while the 15 inch offers a slightly deeper and fuller base for responses, calls, and variations. The 6.5 inch depth contributes to a sense of body and sustain in the sound while maintaining the expected responsiveness of timbales. Finally, the Antique Bronze finish adds an elegant and stage-ready visual identity, perfect for a polished setup.

Technical specifications

Category	timbales	Color	Bronze
Type	timbales	Finishing	Aged
Material	steel	Hardware	Gold
Skin type	Synthetic	Diameter	14 "
Accessories included	Sticks, Stand, With attachment / Stand, Tuning key

Shell material	carbon steel	Finish	Antique Bronze
Diameters	14 inches and 15 inches	Tuning system	Traditional Tuning
Depth	6.5 inches