At Tycoon Percussion, the most prominent new for 2015 are the Fantasy Boa Series. They look and feel like snake skin, but still sound amazing. While not done for the first time, you have to admit it looks pretty cool, those acrylic timbales. A whole new look that also sounds very different from the classic steel timbales. With a dryer sound they still cut through with a distinct own voice. Last big surprise is the Triple Plate Cajon. Yes, three-sided Cajons with two holes in the back. Snare on or off, you pick your desired sound without changing instrument or settings. All the new is in the video and photos with this article, the detailed specs of the products are below.
Fantasy Boa Series While 'just' a new finish, the sound has a nasty bite that works in any musical setting. Available in all conga sizes, bongo, djembe and cajon. The Fantasy Boa series are equipped with Remo M7 Type Tucked Fiberskyn heads
Acrylic Timbales Acrylic timbales expand the tones and ranges usually produced by traditional steel timbales. The shells are available in standard depth (6.5" tall), deep-shell (8.5" tall) and extradeep shell (10" tall).
Triple Plate Cajon This all-in-one cajon has three distinct playing surfaces each producing different sounds.
The front (middle) playing surface is constructed of premium Beech Wood and features no screws. This playing surface is designed to play 3 sounds in itself, with the top left and right sides playing as a bongo cajon and the lower portion playing the bass of a conga cajon
The playing surface on the left side features Dark Ebony and is equipped with snares to play and sound like most of our Tycoon's traditional cajons
The right features a Red Oak front plate with no snare. It plays like the Criollo Cajon with a traditional Peruvian sound and feel
The 35cm playing surfaces make this drum the same size as the others in the Tycoon 35 Series cajons. But they are available in both 29 and 35 Series. Carrying bags and stand are additional options.
Warranty and Quality Cards As of 2015 all of the Tycoon drums come with new warranty and quality inspection cards, hand-signed by each department head before it gets shipped out of the factory. A good way to prove and show that each drum has been carefully inspected and approved by the specialists at Tycoon.
