They do look cool. Would work great on a Cocktail Kit as added sound. Doubt that it would work as main snare, but, hey, stranger things have been used.
Hey John
Where can we get these? As I've mentioned before, I use a small tambourim mounted from my side snare for some quasi timbale figures. This thingy looks cool though.
I have been trying to get to the Musician's Friend website but it is down tight now. I am guessing that we can get them there.
I already use a Toca 10" timbale with my kit at times. It has a nice TImbale sound, a little sproingy compared to a real timbale but not bad. I also sometimes I put on a heavier head and use it as a tom.