Latin Percussion’s New Pedrito Timbales
Latin Percussion (LP®) presents the new Pedrito Timbales, designed to showcase Pedro ‘Pedrito’ Martinez’s signature blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz innovation. The new timbales extend the range of his signature LP products, which include Bata, congas and bongos, cajon, and hand snare.
The incomparable Pedro ‘Pedrito’ Martinez is a Cuban percussionist, singer, and songwriter renowned for his unique take on Afro-Cuban folkloric music. He has collaborated on albums and on-stage with artists including Bruce Springsteen, Sting, and Paul Simon. His 2025 album Ilusión Óptica was nominated for the Latin Grammy for Best Contemporary Tropical Album.
The 6-½” deep, 14” and 15” steel Pedrito Timbales are finished in Deep Mocha and fitted with chrome-plated hardware. They are equipped with a top-tuning system for easy, on-the-fly adjustments, and a recessed clamping screw that stays below the playing surface. The rims and rib placement provide the perfect setup for enhanced rim shots and cascara. These dynamic drums offer a classic musical tone with bright projection.
The Pedrito Timbales are supplied with a heavy-duty stand fitted with a cowbell mount, timbales sticks, and a tuning wrench.
To find out more, please visit https://www.lpmusic.com/.
ABOUT LATIN PERCUSSION (LP)
Founded in 1964, Latin Percussion (LP) is the largest hand percussion instrument brand in the world. The company offers an extensive line of hand percussion instruments and percussion accessories including patented designs such as the Jam Block®, Ridge Rider Cowbell® and Egg Shaker. Many of the world’s top artists play LP including: Giovanni Hidalgo, Richie Gajate-Garcia, Karl Perazzo, Stewart Copeland, Steve Gadd, Travis Barker, Mike Portnoy and Cindy Blackman-Santana among others. For more information, visit www.lpmusic.com
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