Adams Timpani
Driven by passion, perfected through experience.
With over fifty years of expertise in timpani making, Adams stands as a world leader in timpani design and innovation. Our collection spans twelve distinctive series, from timeless classics to contemporary designs, each fully in-house crafted to meet the highest standards of sound, playability and craftsmanship.
Schnellar
We build three magnificent timpani in the tradition of Hans Schnellar: the Amsterdam, Classical, and Romantic models.
German Classic
The German Classic is a modern timpani with a characteristic Berlin sound. Developed in close collaboration with Raymond Curfs.
Dresden Vintage
Our Dresden Vintage timpani are the most accurate replicas of the original Dresden timpani from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Philharmonic Classic
The Philharmonic Classic is an all-round timpani that combines openness and focus very effectively.
Philharmonic Light
The Philharmonic Light have a wide-open sound and feature the original Ratchet-Free Pedal System, to pinpoint any pitch without restriction.
Baroque
Adams Baroque timpani are designed in the tradition of the 18th century with the right balance of traditional perfection and 21st-century technology.
Professional Gen II
The Professional GEN II stands as the most widely utilized timpani globally, setting the benchmark for Balanced Action timpani.
Symphonic Gen II
For players preferring the European Block pedal system, this is the best sounding timpani on the market.
Revolution
The Revolution timpani combine innovative design and truly professional sound quality, featuring a removable base for effortless portability.
Universal
Adams Universal timpani are designed for all concert and education uses. Often imitated, never duplicated.