These timpani are believed to date from around 1720. At only 18″ & 19″ in diameter they are only able to play in D & A (at A=415).
I have separate heads and hoops for some occasions but I usually have them set up as you see here with heads lapped directly onto the counterhoop.
With many thanks to the photographers and film makers who have allowed me to use their work; Stephen Tasker, Chris Christodolou (RCM), Tommy Pearson, Monika Rittershaus (Berliner Philharmoniker), Will Schofield, Glyn Matthews, Angus Bremner (SCO) and Zen Grisdale.