How to Choose a Timbale Head

The timbale is a beautiful, natural sounding drum. You’ll want the right head to emphasize your timbale’s tone. When it comes to choosing a timbale head, you’ll want to start by picking the correct size. EVANS offers two popular heads as options for your timbale, both in 10”, 12”, 13’, 14”, & 15”.

EVANS G1 Timbale batter head is a coated head made using a single ply of 10mil film which blends bright tone, sustain, sensitivity, and durability. Tuned low, it produces a cavernous rumble that emphasizes the natural sound of the shell.

Our other option is the UV1 Timbale head. With the unmatched durability, versatility, and consistency of our patented UV-cured coating, EVANS UV1 gives you an unprecedented range of sonic possibilities to get the timbale sound you want.

You can explore all EVANS options for timpani drumheads here.