Hailing from Puerto Rico and respected across the globe, LP artist
Tito
De Gracia is at once a recording artist, composer and accompanist.
His long discography leads off with stellar Latin figures including
Celia Cruz, Willie Colon, Jerry Rivera and Dave Valentin. In this
elite company, Tito honed his incredible timbale skills. Now the LP
artist, a true master, has lent his name to signature instruments that
radiate his personality, LP Tito de Gracia Timbales.
The clean, ringing tone you hear on Tito's acclaimed albums, My
Latin Roots, for example, is a hint of the timbale tone embodied
in the new LP signature instruments. The shells are pure stainless
steel-a metal that retains its polished bright hue indefinitely.
The silvery glow smacks of retro but the stinging attack and low
tones are cutting edge.
Interestingly, Tito has paired two 14" drums, both 8-1/2" deep.
They are twins, clearly of the same harmonic family, with one speaking
in a higher voice. The cascara is bright, and is brimming with elongated,
chiming overtones-such is the native character of stainless steel.
Similarly, rimshots project brightly but there's no jagged edge. Any
purist will approve of the traditional lugs, bolt tuners and the broad
lows when played with sticks or hands. And any discriminating musician
will delight in the subtle timbres unique to the LP Tito De Gracia
Timbales.
When Tito De Gracia records his next album, he'll position these drums
close at hand. His fans are going to want a pair of these to inspire
them. After all the new LP Tito De Gracia Timbales deliver tones that
will coax maximum potential from budding composers, timbaleros, and
those seeking the full meaning of ìsignature" when shopping
for new drums.
LP Tito De Gracia Timbales feature a heavy-duty, height-adjustable/tilt-adjustable
stand (LP980) that allow the drums to be positioned low enough for
drum set playing as well as regular height playing. A cowbell bracket,
tuning wrench, and a pair of timbale sticks are included.
Prices effective from January 2010. Subject to change without notice.
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