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 Feature Details Brand IZZO Instrumentos Musicais (Lite Series) Instrument Repique Diameter 12 inches Depth 30 cm (~11.8 inches) Shell Material Lightweight Aluminum Hardware 6 Steel Lugs & Hoops Heads Synthetic Nylon 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!