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Feature-packed Signature Timbales from Pearl





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Best known as the longtime percussionist for The Allman Brothers, Marc Quinones' tenure as an established and in-demand percussionist extends 50 years! Now, thanks to Marc Quinones signature timbales from Pearl, you can infuse his fiery, energetic sound into your own playing. These timbales feature polished steel shells with a minimalist 5-lug design and two inverse beads that provide both strength and optimal shell surface area. The 5-lug design also gives you top-tuning capabilities which, when coupled with the included socket wrench, lets you change heads and tune the drums in record time. Finally, Marc Quinones signature timbales boast a huge list of other features, including a double-braced Pearl PT900W timbale stand, a quick-attach cowbell post (cowbell sold separately) with sympathetic sound-dampening sleeve, a PBL30 clave block (low pitch), and stock Remo Clear Ambassador drumheads.





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Ideal timbales for cascara rhythms





The Marc Quinones signature timbales feature polished Steel shells with a minimalist 5-lug design and two inverse beads. Sweetwater percussionists simply love how these features facilitate cross sticks, plus provide optimal shell surface area and a cutting sound for cascara (“shell”) rhythms.





Excellent isolation for cowbells and blocks





The quick-attach cowbell post features a sympathetic sound-dampening sleeve. This sleeve prevents cowbells and clave/wood blocks from ringing sympathetically through the PT900W stand. This isolation offers a more staccato sound to your rhythms and thus helps them groove. Mount the included PBL30 clave block on it, and you’ll hear what we mean!





Ready to play right away





When you purchase a set of Pearl Marc Quinones signature timbales, you’re not just getting the drums; you’re also getting a PT900W timbale stand, a PBL30 clave block, and a quick-attach cowbell post. Simply add your favorite cowbell, and you’re ready to jump right into any Latin percussion section!





Pearl Marc Quinones Signature Timbales Features:


7- x 14-inch and 7- x 15-inch timbales with polished steel shells


Minimalist 5-lug design plus 2 inverse beads provide the optimal amount of rim and shell space for cross sticks and cascara (“shell”) rhythms


Top tuning lug design enables you to tune the drums quickly and easily


Quick-attach cowbell post features a Sympathetic Sound Dampening Sleeve that keeps cowbells and blocks from sympathetically ringing through the stand


Come with a double-braced PT900W tilting stand so you can get to playing right away


Includes a low-pitched PBL30 clave block (cowbell sold separately)


Stock Remo Clear Ambassador drumheads plus socket wrench for tuning


Shown with yellow PBL20 Clave Block (medium pitch).