Preface Contents
Thank you for choosing Adams Universal Timpani. We hope that you will gain pleasure and enjoyment from your new
instrument, and we are confident that it will bring you many years of musical satisfaction. All Adams Musical Instru-
ments are cleverly designed to the smallest detail, and are constructed with care and the highest levels of crafts-
manship in Thorn, Holland.
Adams Universal Timpani offer excellent portability and sound. Often imitated but never duplicated, the Universal
series features the excellent combination of an Adams timpani kettle with retractable legs and block style pedal. The
quick and easy portability of the Universal timpani does not compromise the excellent sound quality and pinpoint
accuracy in selecting tones that are available to the player.
In this manual, each feature is given brief description of how the feature works and a step-by-step adjustment guide.
Understanding the adjustment is as important as making the adjustment.
At the factory, a new Remo Renaissance head is installed on all Adams timpani. During shipping and delivery, this
head will stretch and settle. Before using your timpani for the first time, read and work through pages 4-9 to correct
any mechanical difficulties caused by the change in the head tension. If necessary, general troubleshooting topics
are available on pages 17.
Adams Musical Instruments are the choice of world-class soloists, orchestras, educators, and composers because
of the firm’s continued dedication to producing the finest sounding instruments possible through innovation and
superior craftsmanship. Andre Adams, the company’s founder, began repairing brass instruments in 1971, and
gained experience as an instrument maker with many well-known firms in Europe. Music was his hobby, engineering
his passion. The importance of scientific innovation in establishing production quality and continuity, along with im-
portant relationships with top professional and amateur musicians, has led the company to emerge as one of the
world’s largest percussion instrument manufacturers. Adams’ corporate vision is passion for music: creating instru-
ments by musicians, for musicians. Experience Adams—Experience The Sound of Quality.
Nomenclature
Fundamental Tone
Pedal System
Tuning Gauge
Fine Tuner
Range Selector
Head Replacement
Clearing Heads
Troubleshooting
Use and Care
Specifications
Warranty
Accessories
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