Eric Velez's Top Pick for Timbaleros
Toca Percussion’s first-ever pair of signature timbale sticks could feature no finer namesake collaborator than Latin percussion legend Eric Velez. The Drum! Magazine Live Percussionist of the Year worked closely with Toca to develop a set of timbale hammers that bring together high-performance precision and striking artistic appeal — and they hit the nail on the head! The distinct, non-traditional profile of these Eric Velez Signature timbale sticks features a 16-inch length and an ultra-specific 0.462-inch diameter, creating a toolset that rebounds perfectly in Eric's hands. Percussionists will also note how effortlessly these timbale sticks rimshot and cascara, providing an extremely natural, quick, and precise feel. Topped off with handsome black grips striped in Arandano-Rojo and Rose Gold, not to mention stamped with Eric’s Rose Gold signature of approval, the Eric Velez Signature timbale sticks from Toca Percussion are a Sweetwater-certified masterful pick for Latin- and Afro-Cuban-style drummers.
Eric Velez: Latin percussion at its finest
Hailing from the Bronx, New York, seasoned and highly respected Latin percussionist Eric Velez has been lighting up stages and studios with his hand percussion prowess since the early 1990s. A master of the bongos, congas, and timbales — and a Toca Percussion signature artist since 2009 — you’ve likely heard Eric’s rhythms providing the lively pulse behind artists like Eddie Palmieri, Mark Anthony, and Jennifer Lopez, just to name a few. Now, with the Eric Velez Signature timbale sticks from Toca Percussion, timekeepers everywhere can take advantage of Eric’s invaluable feel, rebound, and tone preferences when taking the stage behind their own set.
Toca Percussion Eric Velez Signature Timbale Sticks Features:
- Designed in conjunction with masterful Latin percussionist, Eric Velez
- Non-traditional profile with 16-in. length and 0.462-in. diameter
- Prioritizes effortless rim shots and cascara patterns
- Speedy, precise, well-rebounding, and incredibly natural feel in the hand
- Schemed with stylish Black/Arandano-Rojo/Rose Gold grips
