IZZO Lite Repique, Aluminum Shell, 12" x 12"

Drive the tempo and call the cues without the heavy shoulder strain. Built in São Paulo, Brazil, by IZZO Instrumentos Musicais, this 12" x 30cm Aluminum Repique is part of their popular Lite Series—engineered specifically to shave off excess weight compared to standard, heavy-gauge repiques without sacrificing an ounce of volume or tone.

Because the repique leads the bateria with high energy calls, solos, and fast rimshots, carrying a heavy drum through long street parades or extended rehearsals can take a toll. This Lite series model features a specialized, lightweight aluminum shell that keeps your setup nimble and comfortable. Equipped with a 6-tuner setup and durable synthetic heads, it delivers the bright, ringing metallic tone and sharp rimshot pop you need to cut through dense percussion sections—at a fraction of the weight.

Key Features

• IZZO Lite Series: Engineered for maximum weight reduction, making it significantly lighter than traditional repiques and ideal for long parade routes.

• Authentic São Paulo Origin: Built by IZZO Instrumentos Musicais, trusted by samba musicians worldwide.

• Piercing High-Register Projection: Bright, cutting metallic tone designed for clear calls, signals, and driving rhythmic patterns.

• 6-Tuner Hardware: Heavy-duty tuning lugs hold extreme pitch tension for sharp, articulate rimshots.

• Resilient Synthetic Heads: Clear nylon heads engineered to handle high-impact stick contact and humidity shifts.

Specifications

Complete Your Setup

• Repique Sticks : Pair your drum with these wooden repique sticks for traditional bateria calls or flexible plastic whippy sticks for Bahian patterns.

• Jorginho Shoulder Straps: Keep your repique securely positioned at the hip or waist for optimal hand and stick leverage.

• Replacement 12" Drumheads: Keep high-tension synthetic heads on hand so your lead voice never goes flat mid-rehearsal.
  

• Samba School 12" Drumheads: Check and see if we have your favorite samba school drumheads!