Classic, bright and musical tones, these steel-shell timbales give players brighter projection and are finished in Dark Mocha. The Pedrito Martinez timbales are designed to sustain the rhythms of one of the greatest living percussionists.
The Pedrito Timbales are designed to support the rhythms of one of the world’s greatest living percussionists, Pedro ‘Pedrito’ Martinez. These timbales feature Steel shells finished in Dark Mocha, which are equipped with a Top-Tuning system for easy, on-the-fly adjustments. Recessed clamping screws stay below the playing surface while the rims and rib placement provide enhanced rim shots and cascara. The 6-1/4″ deep shells offer classic, musical tone with brighter projection.
Features:
• 14″ and 15″ heads
• 6-1/2″ Dark Mocha Steel shells
• Chrome-plated hardware
• Heavy-duty stand with cowbell mount
• Includes tuning wrench and timbale sticks
The set is sized at 14″ and 15″ shells.
About Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez
Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez was born in Havana, Cuba. Since settling in New York City, Pedrito has recorded or performed with Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Tedeshi Trucks, Dave Matthews, Sting and many more. He has also contributed to well over 75 albums.
Pedrito was a founding member of Yerba Buena and has recorded two albums with them. He has also released two solo albums as band leader. The first one was nominated for a Grammy in 2013. The second album, Habana Dreams, was recorded in Cuba and featured Ruben Blades, Isaac Delgado, Wynton Marsalis, and Angelique Kidjo.
In 2019, Pedrito recorded a duo album with Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez and Quincy Jones as the Executive Producer. Later that year, Pedrito and Eric Clapton recorded and performed a new arrangement of Clapton’s song, My Father’s Eyes.
Australian distributor:
D’Addario Australia Pty Ltd
+61 3 8761 6293
info@daddario.com.au
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