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: Diversity in Materials

DIVERSITY IN MATERIALS

MEINL has a great variety of different sounding timbales due to the diversity of materials used in making the shells. Available models include German B8 cymbal bronze, solid brass, stainless steel, black powder coated steel, chrome plated steel, and brass plated steel.

: Hammered Shells

HAMMERED SHELLS

Extensively hammered shells (Artist Series Luis Conte Timbales) provide the classic dry cascara sound and support the sharpness and projection of the drums.

: Floatune Tuning System

FLOATUNE TUNING SYSTEM

The Floatune Tuning System works without having to drill into the shell (Artist Series Amadito Valdès and Floatune Series timbale models). The bottom rim is positioned around the shell before the bottom is fl anged. When the head is tensioned the lower rim is drawn upward against the tuning fl ange and the head and upper rim are drawn downward over the shell.

: Flared Out Bottom Edge

FLARED OUT BOTTOM EDGE

The Cuban Style flared out bottom edge increases the projection of the timbale (Artist Series Luis Conte and Professional Series Timbales).

: Worked in Flanges and Cast Brackets

WORKED IN FLANGES AND CAST BRACKETS

Two flanges are worked into the shell to increase stability. Brackets cast from special brass alloy.

: Applying the Logo from underneath the Heads (patent pending)

APPLYING THE LOGO FROM UNDERNEATH THE HEADS (patent pending)

All MEINL timbale heads are now being manufactured with the MEINL logo applied onto the head’s surface from underneath (patent pending). Both drummers and percussionists alike have experienced the same annoying situation with plastic heads: Extensively playing causing the colour of the logo-print to wear out. Not only does it create an unattractive look, but moreover the colour clings to the tip of the drumstick resulting in unwanted black stains that appear on other drumheads, cymbals, or other instruments. This new and original MEINL innovation prevents the colouring of the logo from wearing off and helps to keep your instruments nice and clean.

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