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Revolution Timpani

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Page 1: ...Manual Revolution Timpani Architects and constructors of musical instruments Experience the Sound of Quality English Adams Musical Instruments Version 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...ead 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 page 21 Adams Musical Instruments are the choice of world class soloists orchestras educators and composers because of the firm s continued dedication to ...

Page 3: ... Tuning Gauge Indice Tension Bracket Spring Tension Mechanism Kettle Tuning Gauge Indicator Tuning Gauge Fine Tuner Knob Height Adjustment Lock Pedal Rod Coupling Lock Height Adjustment Spindle Leg Lock Restictor Pin Wheel Lock Leg with Wheel Pedal Spring Tension Knob Tension Key Holder Counterhoop ...

Page 4: ... with a fine tuner it is important to use the individual tension rods to tune the fundamental tone Using the fine tuner to correct the fundamental will decrease the fine tuner function and affect the pedal feel Adjustment Timpani are machines mechanical parts work together to allow the player to change the tone of the instrument by means of a pedal a fine tuner or by both mechanisms The pedal and ...

Page 5: ...s the fundamental tone willl become lower The head will need to be adjusted according to the above process Eventually a plastic head can and will stretch to the point that it cannot provide the resistance necessary to balance the spring tension The head will then need to be replaced to restore proper function Adams recommends changing heads once every two years to ensure correct mechanical functio...

Page 6: ...nged In general the spring needs very little adjustment due to the strength of the design the spring can balance against a slightly incorrect fundamental without changing the pedal performance The balanced action pedal system functions correctly when the head tension and spring tension are in equilibrium If the fundamental tone is not tensioned correctly or the spring tension is too weak or strong...

Page 7: ...st tone Always adjust the spring a half turn at a time evaluate the adjustment and adjust again if necessary If the pedal now holds position the system is functioning correctly Do not adjustment the spring mechanism If the pedal continues to not hold position proceed to Step 2 32 29 26 23 20 If the fundamental tone is correct proceed to Step 2 If the tone is not correct adjust to the correct funda...

Page 8: ...of motion and individual indice letters must all be adjusted for the tuning gauge to function correctly Overview Adjustment 2 Set the distance of the pointer from the gauge Process 1 Confirm the correct fundamental tone as described on page 5 32 29 26 23 20 Move the pedal to the position of the lowest tone Set the pointer to the desired distance from the gauge and the position of the lowest tone S...

Page 9: ...pani and match it to the 29 Set the 26 A indice Tune A3 on the 23 timpani one octave higher than A2 Begin with the tone source and tune with the octave A2 on the 29 Set the 23 A indice Tune A3 on the 20 timpani and match it to the 23 Set the 20 A indice Repeat steps 4 1 4 5 with B C D E F G match identical tones and octaves 5 Maintenance A head will stretch over time lowering the fundamental tone ...

Page 10: ... tuner must be positioned near the middle of its mechanical range This position allows the player to either raise or lower the tone When the fine tuner is in either the highest or lowest mechanical position the fine tuner will not have full function the player will not be able to both raise and lower the tone The fine tuner system includes an indicator for clear view of the mechanical position Ove...

Page 11: ... tone must now be tuned lower Correct the fundamental tone with the tension rods as described on page 5 2 If too little tension is applied by the fine tuner when compared to the tension rods the pedal resistance is low This occurs when the fine tuner in the lowest mechanical position In this position the player can only use the fine tuner to raise the tone 1 3 2 4 6 5 1 3 2 4 6 5 3 Check the pedal...

Page 12: ...design of Adams spring tension mechanism will usually accomodate a small change to the fundamental without the head tension affecting the pedal position Always evaluate the pedal performance after adjusting the fundamental Example A 29 with a F2 fundamental tone has a range from F2 D3 F2 Fundamental Process 1 Move the pedal to the lowest tone 3 Adjust spring tension if necessary see page 7 2 Use t...

Page 13: ... on base as described on page 15 6 Confirm fundamental tone as it can be different after using the fine tuner as the tensioning mechanism Adjust the fundamental tone as necessary with fine tuner instead of the tension rods because the fine tuner was used as the tensioning mechanism during Baroque style use 1 Note the position of the fine tuner indicator It is necessary to return the fine tuner to ...

Page 14: ...te protects the bottom of the kettle The kettle may be safely placed on the floor before being secured in a soft gig bag for transport 6 Lift the pins on the legs and fold the legs into locked position Transport the base either by carrying with the integrated handle or with the wheeled gig bag 1 Lock all wheels 2 Unlock the coupling mechanism Loosen the screw and then turn the handle 2 1 3 Move th...

Page 15: ...edal to the lowest tone and then a little more past a slight resistance The resistance is the locking mecahnism joining the kettle with the base 3 Make sure that the pedal is in the position of the highest tone Never move the pedal with your hand 1 Unfold the base legs and lock into position Make sure that all wheels are locked 7 Lock the coupling mechanism Turn the handle and then tighten the scr...

Page 16: ...e Process 5 Position the tuning gauge in the appropriate playing position 6 Use tuning key to tighten locking bolt 4 The restrictor pin will prevent the spindle from rotating out of the base It does not require adjustment Do not remove the restictor pin from the base 2 Loosen locking bolt with tuning key 3 Rotate the kettle to the left to raise the height and rotate the kettle to the right to lowe...

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Page 18: ...ne tuner to middle of its mechanical range The white indicator will be in the middle of the channel 4 Remove tension rods 5 Remove counter hoop and head Clear any dust or debris that may have accumulated under the counter hoop 6 Head installation is an excellent time for routine maintenance Please see the Cleaning and Lubrication sections of Use and Care on pages 22 23 for recommended maintenance ...

Page 19: ...at each is correct before installing the head Uneven position will prohibit smooth pedal operation 10 Check the centering of each pair of tension rods The position of each pair can be felt and controlled underneath the tension rod bracket 11 Apply initial tension to the head Engage each tension rod to the point where it just begins to apply pressure to the head Use the tension pattern in the pictu...

Page 20: ...nd coming from each individual tension rod is by using the human ear Overview Head clearing must be done in a quiet environment and only for ten minutes at a time The ear fatigues quickly attempts to work for long periods of time will produce incorrect results Make one or two small adjustments that are absolutely correct and continue again at a later time There are many ways to clear timpani heads...

Page 21: ...bricated Action Remove the head remove old lubrication and apply new lubrication 22 TUNING GAUGE Refer to Pages Symptom The tuning gauge indicator only moves a small distance Diagnosis The tuning gauge connection rod position on the axel is incorrect Action Adjust the position of the connection 8 9 Symptom The tuning gauge letters are not accurate Diagnosis Either the tuning gauge letters need to ...

Page 22: ...ttle Grease on the head is bad for the sound of the instrument 1 Adams Revolution Timpani feature integrated wheels for effortless moving Always lock all wheels when the timpani are in use The locks secure the timpani in place while the pedals are used Always unlock all wheels before moving the instrument Moving the instrument with the locks engaged will damage the wheel 2 When lifting the timpani...

Page 23: ...ment from overspray 2 Tension rods Remove old grease with mild cleaning agent on a soft cloth or 00 steel wool Replace tension rod washer if necessary Washer part number PB418 quantity 1 each Remove cleaning agent with a slightly wet soft cloth Apply small amount of multi purpose lithium grease to tip of tension rod 4 Tuning gauge mechanism Use aerosolized lithium grease not oil WD40 or similar pr...

Page 24: ...Ring HEAD SIZE 34 Remo Size 3400 31 Remo Size 3100 28 Remo Size 2800 25 Remo Size 2500 22 Remo Size 2200 Adans Revolution Timpani PEDAL STYLE Balanced Action CONFIGURATIONS American and German TUNING GAUGE Standard FINE TUNER Optional KETTLE TYPES Parabolic Copper hammered C P E C P E Parabolic Copper C P E C P E Parabolic Fiberglass C P E C P E www adams music com www adams music com Specificatio...

Page 25: ...rom neglect abuse accident or improper maintenance Exposure to extremes in temperate or humidity Heads Mallets and Keyboard Bars Adams Musical Instruments reserves the right to determine whether the asserted defects were caused by the above mentioned conditions or not Please contact the authorized Adams dealer from which your instrument was originally purchased for warranty service Warranty covera...

Page 26: ... TT2 Timpani tonkin soft TT3 Classic Signature Bamboo cartwheel CD1 Very bright and brilliant Hickory cartwheel CD2 Bright Bamboo cartwheel CD3 Warm Sonorous Hickory cartwheel CD4 Legato Bamboo ballstick CD5 Dark Mellow Hickory cartwheel CD6 Soft rich Bamboo ballstick CD7 Darn Sonorous Rich Hickory wood stick CD8 Extremely hard Bright Hickory Flip stick CD9 Extremely bright to general Hickory Cham...

Page 27: ...ion 4TRHNPA32 32 Revolution Head Cover Timpani Size Model 4TRAPPA20 20 Revolution 4TRAPPA23 23 Revolution 4TRAPPA26 26 Revolution 4TRAPPA29 29 Revolution 4TRAPPA32 32 Revolution Flight Case Timpani Size Model 4TRFCPAPR20 20 Revolution 4TRFCPAPR23 23 Revolution 4TRFCPAPR26 26 Revolution 4TRFCPAPR29 29 Revolution 4TRFCPAPR32 32 Revolution Gig Bag Timpani Size Model 4TRTNPARV20 20 Revolution Kettle 4...

Page 28: ...msPercussion www facebook com AdamsPercussion www adams music com Aziëstraat 17 19 NL 6014 DA Ittervoort The Netherlands Phone 31 0 475 56 0710 Fax 31 0 475 56 3328 P O Box 3514 NL 6017 ZG Thorn The Netherlands export adams nl www adams music com ...

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