Greville Hodgson Musical Instruments - Majestic Grand Classic Timpani

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Grand Classic
Designed to provide the ultimate timpani experience for professional players...

The Grand Classic series offers a wide selection of options that allow the player to customize their sound and performance. Players can choose the pedal system, finish, and heads to build a set that delivers unmatched performance while fitting their personal style and preferences.
KETTLE
Each kettle of the Grand Classic is seamlessly drawn from a single sheet of high grade copper using our exclusive computer controlled process. The cambered shape provides the long, rich sustain and resonance preferred by professionals.
FINISH
Players may choose from three precision hammered finishes (coarse, standard or fine) or a polished finish to personalize their sound. Precision hammering is automated for consistency to ensure that sets have an even, matched tone.
FRAME
The Grand Classic’s frame design revives the classic styling of the old world timpani makers while incorporating new features that make them suited for modern performances. The wheels that allow these drums to be easily moved are retracted using a single lever action, allowing the frame to use the stage as a soundboard.
PEDAL
Majestic offers three pedal options on the Grand Classic. Each is designed for silent, precise movement. In addition to the traditional Berlin and Dresden clutch styles, players may request the Berlin ratchet style if preferred.
TUNING
The large, easily read tuning gauge on the Grand Classic provides outstanding accuracy and response. The hand fine tuner is simple and comfortable to use for more precise tuning. Full range of up to 1 ¼ octaves per drum.
HEADS
All Grand Classic models are available with prestigious Super Kalfo ®™ calfskin or Remo® Renaissance™ heads offering unmatched performance using either natural or synthetic heads. Super Kalfo®™ heads are tucked German style into steel hoops, offering strength and stability in tuning.
SET-UP
Grand Classic timpani may be ordered in either American or German set-up. Pedals and tuning gauges will be placed accordingly

GCBR   Berlin (Ringer) with ratched system
Cambered copper kettles, precision hammered (fine)
Cast aluminum suspension frames - retractable wheels
Tuning gauge and hand fine tuners
Up to 1 1/4 octave range
Remo Renaissance heads

GCBC   Berlin (Ringer) with clutch system
Cambered copper kettles, precision hammered (fine)
Cast aluminum suspension frames - retractable wheels
Tuning gauge and hand fine tuners
Up to 1 1/4 octave range
Remo Renaissance heads

GCDC   Dresden with clutch system
Cambered copper kettles, precision hammered (fine)
Cast aluminum suspension frames - retractable wheels
Tuning gauge and hand fine tuners
Up to 1 1/4 octave range
REMO Renaissance head

Available options

Original Super Kalfo timpani head for Grand Classic
tucked in traditional German style on steel hoop
(delivered instead of Renaissance heads)

Cover for Grand Classic series (specify size)
Felt covered protection disk (specify size)
Extra stand for 6 pairs of timpani mallets
Deluxe flight case for Grand Classic (specify size)
Timpani stool (standing support)
Timpani chair
Timpani chair deluxe

     Model
20" GCBR20
23" GCBR23
26" GCBR26
29" GCBR29
32" GCBR32

    Model
20" GCBC20
23" GCBC23
26" GCBC26
29" GCBC29
32" GCBC32

    Model
20" GCDC20
23" GCDC23
26" GCDC26
29" GCDC29
32" GCDC32

    Model

20" MKV2002
23" MKV2302
26" MKV2602
29" MKV2902
32" MKV3202

MPH
MPD
MSH02
MGFC
PS232
PS106
PSMA2302

Berlin clutch

Dresden clutch

Berlin ratchet

Tuning Guage

Majestic Grand Classic Timpani