Our client wanted a high pitched staccato sounding drum which retained some bottom end to the voice to compliment his latin percussion setup. I recommended this configuration of African Bubinga in smaller but taller than average dimensions.
The Bubinga is pitched to cut through timbales and the 13 inch size still allows for a clave-like cross stick, but the dead centre snare drum sound is fat enough for either ballads or pop. A Power Center Reverse Dot head is a very versatile way to bring down overtones without a lot of external muffling.
This drum was recently joined by a pair of matching Bubinga mini-timbales with Pau Ferro hoops. These are 10 and 12 inches in diameter by 4.5 inches deep, and I fabricated a solid brass Cascara plate for the larger drum. I’ve heard that there may be more friends to come in this expanding percussion rig too - I’ll keep you posted.
13 by 6 inch Bubinga with Matching Hoops
