Premier Concert Copper Timpani Pair – 25" & 28" – Fully Serviced, Pre-Owned (PREM-TIMP-2528-USED)

Pre-owned pair of Premier Concert Series copper timpani in 25" and 28" diameters, ex-brass band. These drums have been fully serviced in-house at Ev-Entz Music and are mechanically solid: pedals track smoothly, tuning gauges line up, and all castors roll and brake as they should.

Both bowls are copper and show normal cosmetic marks and scuffs from ensemble use, but no structural issues. The heads currently fitted are playable; replacement heads can be supplied and fitted on request before dispatch.

Exact year of manufacture is not confirmed, but this style of Premier Concert copper timpani is commonly seen in UK brass band and wind band sections from the 1990s onward.

Collection is welcome from Newport, South Wales. Pallet delivery can be arranged in the UK and beyond; shipping is quoted per order due to size/weight.

Key Features

• Premier Concert copper bowls
  Hand-spun, parabolic copper shells designed for projection, warmth and a clear fundamental pitch. 

• Angled tuning gauges with note markers
  Easy to read from playing position; gauges are linked to the pedal so you can see where you’re heading. 

• Heavy-duty cast base with braked castors
  Stable during performance, still movable in rehearsal rooms and on stage. 

• Fully serviced by Ev-Entz Music
  Pedals, gauges, rods, and casters checked and adjusted. Ready to go straight into rehearsal or performance.

• Heads can be replaced
  We can supply and fit fresh timpani heads (e.g. Remo / similar opaque timpani heads used on Premier Concert Series) before you take delivery. 

Why Choose This Pair

• Copper Bowls. Copper timpani are prized for depth and projection, especially in lower and mid voices. 

• Used and Well Kept. These came from an active brass band, so they’re not “sat in a cupboard for 10 years and seized up.” They’ve actually been used and maintained.

• Fully serviced by working percussion specialists. Ev-Entz Music is a family-run, musician-led shop in Newport, South Wales. The workshop has gone through both drums so you don’t have to budget for immediate repairs.

• Transportable. Cast bases with large braked wheels make them practical for schools, theatres, and band rooms where timpani need to move between rehearsal and stage. 

• Flexible delivery. Collection welcome, or pallet shipping arranged case-by-case. For overseas customers we can quote shipping; import duties are the responsibility of the customer (standard Ev-Entz policy).

Specifications

• Brand / Manufacturer: Premier Percussion (UK)

• Model line: Premier Concert Series Copper Timpani 

• Sizes included: 25" and 28"

• Bowl material: Hand-spun, polished parabolic copper bowls (freely suspended) for focused projection. 

• Pedal system: Premier European-style concert pedal action with locking/holding capability for reliable tuning. 

• Tuning gauge: Angled “shield” style gauge with note indicators linked to pedal position. 

• Approx pitch range (25"): D-A (typical published range) 

• Approx pitch range (28"): B-F (typical published range) 

• Mobility: Heavy-duty cast base with large, braked castors. 

• Current heads: Functional; cosmetic stick marks present. New heads can be fitted on request before dispatch.

• Condition: Pre-owned. Visible cosmetic scratches/marks on the copper bowls and frames from normal band use. Fully serviced; all main functions operating correctly.

• Age: Exact year not stamped. Style consistent with 1990s-era Premier Concert copper timpani commonly used in UK brass and wind bands. 

• What’s included:

  • 25" Premier Concert Copper timpani

  • 28" Premier Concert Copper timpani
    (Mallets / covers not included unless agreed separately; heads can be upgraded prior to shipping)