Meinl Wind Gong 12″ Sonic Energy KUN With Beater WGK12

The MEINL Opera Gong is handcrafted in a traditional way in China from a special bronze ironing. It has a very pronounced, curved shape with a large centre. The opera gong plays an important role in Chinese opera due to its descending pitch. An audible glissando effect with a short sustain can be achieved. The gong comes with a matching mallet.

SPECIFICATIONS

Width: 30.5 cm / 12 ”
Size: 12 “/ 30.5 cm
Special features: handcrafted masterpiece
Made in China
Special bronze alloy
Including mallet
Descending sound
Audible glissando effect with short sustain
Number of pieces: 1 piece

Description

The Meinl Sonic Energy Wind Gongs are traditionally handcrafted in China by using a special bronze alloy. These gongs are also known under the name Feng or Sun Gong. The shape is almost flat, and due to this the vibration of the gong spreads out extremely wide with a long sustain. The sound characteristic is mainly low pitched, and by playing the gong more powerfully it opens up nicely with sizzling overtones. Each gong ships with a beater designed to correspond with the gong size.

Handcrafted masterpiece made in China
Mainly low pitched sound
Sizzling overtones

Description

The Meinl Sonic Energy Wind Gongs are traditionally handcrafted in China by using a special bronze alloy. These gongs are also known under the name Feng or Sun Gong. The shape is almost flat, and due to this the vibration of the gong spreads out extremely wide with a long sustain. The sound characteristic is mainly low pitched, and by playing the gong more powerfully it opens up nicely with sizzling overtones. Each gong ships with a beater designed to correspond with the gong size.

Handcrafted masterpiece made in China
Mainly low pitched sound
Sizzling overtones

The Meinl Sonic Energy Chau Tam Tams are handcrafted in China using the same methods and traditions which have been used to create gongs in this region for centuries. Made from a special bronze alloy, these tam tams have a large spread of tones and characteristics. From a sustained low hum to a brooding roar to fast explosive crashes, they work in many situations and blend well with other gongs and instruments. Each tam tam ships with a beater designed to correspond with the tam tam size.

Features:
Handcrafted masterpiece
Made in China
Special bronze alloy
Diameter: 50cm / 20″