Detail 01
12-inch diameter
The smaller of the usual timbale pair sizes, so it speaks higher and cuts harder than a 14.
Product detailSKU #1274034483685
LPDrum Set Timbale 12 x 5.5 Chrome
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single 12 x 5.5 chrome timbale sized to mount into a drum kit. For drummers adding a cutting Latin voice to an existing setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers adding a timbale voice alongside toms
- Latin, salsa and timba parts played from behind a kit
- Cutting through a loud band without extra mics
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a full timbale pair and stand
- Anyone needing a traditional standalone timbale setup
- Drummers after warm, low tones rather than sharp attack
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
5.5-inch depth
Shallow shell gives quick, dry attack with little sustain — the classic timbale crack.
Detail 03
Chrome shell
Metal shell is bright and loud with a hard rim, unlike the softer response of a wood tom.
Detail 04
Drum-set mount design
Built to hang off kit hardware rather than a dedicated timbale stand.
Detail 05
Sold as a single drum
Traditional timbale playing uses a pair, so one drum covers only half the usual voicing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as one drum — no stand, mount or second timbale included
- 02Confirm your kit hardware accepts the mounting bracket
- 03Rim shots on a chrome shell are loud — plan volume in small rooms
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this include a stand?
No. It is designed to mount to existing drum-set hardware. Check that your kit's mounts are compatible.
02Is one timbale enough?
For a single accent voice in a kit, yes. Traditional timbale parts use a high and low pair together.
03How does it differ from a rack tom?
The chrome shell and shallow depth give a sharp, dry crack with a hard rim, not the warm sustain of a tom.
04What head does it take?
A 12-inch head. Timbale heads are thin and single-ply for the bright attack, unlike thicker tom heads.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
